All applicants will be given training by UPSU so they feel prepared and confident to take on the campaigning and voting period.

You will be supported by staff across UPSU, especially the Student Voice team, who are there to support applicants to get the most out of the Student Elections. You will have the opportunity for regular catch ups to make sure you are on track, and to get support on any questions that you may have.

When you apply, we will ask you a few questions about you, your motivations, and potential ideas. This will form your applicant profile on the website, which students will look at when voting.

Once applications close on Friday 7th February, you will have to wait until Monday 24th February until voting starts to begin your campaign effort.

Yes, applicants can find out more about endorsement from student groups in our Endorsement Guidance for Applicants.

A campaign is where you can share your ideas and convince others to vote for you in the upcoming election. How you do this is up to you.

There are rules as to what you can and cannot do as part of your campaign, including your spending. If you are unsure of any of the rules, please contact the Student Voice team at studentvoice@su.plymouth.ac.uk.

Those who have been elected would begin paid training on the 23rd June 2025, this period will be when the previous offices handover their roles to new officers. You will need to be available or have a discussion with the Student Voice Team before voting week. The role officially starts on July 1st.