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Bristol SU Elections - Nominate yourself by September 29
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The Bristol SU Elections are here!

This is YOUR opportunity to make the changes you'd like to see at the University of Bristol.

Every student should get the most out of their university degree, and student reps can make sure your priorities are being heard. From course complaints to University-wide issues, it's important your needs are represented. 

In the TB1 Elections, you can ensure this happens by becoming a representative for your community - whether that's your course, halls, faculty or peers across the University. Get an inside look into university processes while gaining unique experience and transferrable skills for your CV. 

It’s time to represent in the TB1 Elections. Nominate yourself before Monday 29 September.

Course Rep Faculty Rep Democratic Standards Comittee JCR Rep

How does Bristol SU represent your academic interests?

Your academic interests are at the core of all that we do here at Bristol SU!

As students, you may face various issues that affect your education. To resolve these issues, and create positive change, you will need support in voicing any concerns you have to University staff and senior management.

Our student voice structure, which runs right the way from your volunteer course reps to your Undergraduate and Postgraduate Full Time Officers, means that your voice has a platform, and these issues can be heard and addressed.

Time to represent in the Bristol SU Elections. Get the voices of you and your peers heard and make real change. Nominate yourself by Mon 29 Sept. Apply now!

FAQs

Can I stand for more than one position?

Sometimes - it depends on the position. You can stand to be a Course Rep and any other part time position (Chair of Network, Faculty Rep, etc.). Because of our accountability structure, you can only stand for one of the Faculty Rep roles or Democratic Standards Committee. JCR and Halls roles are separate to the SU’s structure. If you aren't sure, please email bristolsu-elections@bristol.ac.uk.

How does campaigning work?

In the context of elections, campaigning is what candidates do to get votes. For our course rep roles, this tends to be more lowkey – we recommend chatting to people on your course to let them know you’re running. Successful candidates take time to listen and speak to their coursemates, find out about the current issues relevant to the role they're standing for and persuade voters with ideas and enthusiasm.

The SU will not reimburse any money spent on a course rep candidates’ campaign. And all campaigning activity needs to follow our Election Rules.

What support is available for candidates?

If you have any questions, please email bristolsu-elections@bristol.ac.uk and someone from the Bristol SU Team will be in touch.