Student Elections

Today’s session What are the Student Elections? What roles can you stand for? What is involved in standing? How do you stand?

What positions are available? Sabbatical Officers Activities Rep Undergraduate School Rep Liberation Officers Section Reps www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/representatio n/elections/2018/election/

Why should I stand? Make a difference to students at the University Change something in your school Meet new people Develop new skills and enhance your cv Learn how the University works Build relationships with academic staff in your school

How do I stand? Nominate yourself online by 5 p.m. on Thursday 22nd February https://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/representation/elections/2018/nominate/

What is involved in standing? Election campaign Candidate profile/manifesto – why you stood Posters and fliers – why vote for you Talking to students – convince them to vote £90 for sabbs, £30 for all other positions

What is involved in being a rep? Represent students’ views Attend Student Council Attend other events and meetings Work with Students’ Association and University staff and other reps

What have previous reps achieved? Wins for your School – water fountains, funding for facilities Wins for particular groups of students – scholarships for parents and carers Wins for all students – sabbs have secured rent freezes, 24/7 main library, lecture recordings, divestment from fossil fuels, Mental Health and Wellbeing Week

Dates Nominations close at 5 p.m. on Thurs 22nd February Campaigning period is Thurs 1st to Thur 8th March Sabb candidates’ hustings Thurs 1st March Voting is Mon 5th to Thurs 8th March https://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/representation/elections/2018/nominate/

More questions? Ask them now! Or Pop into the Potterrow office if you have any questions Email elections@eusa.ed.ac.uk