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Elections

Strath Union is led by students, for students.

What happens during Elections?

Strathclyde students elect officers through our Autumn and Spring Elections. These officers then campaign on issues which affect students both within the University and outside of it.

Spring 2025 Elections

19 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Monday 17 February 2025 (in 3 weeks and 6 days)

The polls open at 08:00 on Tuesday 25 February 2025 (in 5 weeks and 0 days)

Post List
Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

Nominations Close Monday 17th February 12:00
Candidate Briefing Monday 17th February 13:00
Voting Opens Tuesday 25th February 08:00
Voting Closes Thursday 27th February 15:00
Results Thursday 27th February 17:00

We've updated and adjusted the roles on offer to reflect the needs of students. There are still plenty of opportunities to make change on campus, in Scotland and across the UK.

Read update

Positions available in Spring Elections 

  • Sabbatical roles
  • Undergraduate Faculty Reps
  • Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Rep
  • Democracy Convenor
  • Disabled Students' Rep
  • Halls Rep: by-election for half-year term to November 2025
  • Interfaith Rep
  • International Students' Rep
  • LGBT+ Rep
  • Mature Students' Rep
  • Part Time Students' Rep
  • Women's Rep

All registered students at the University of Strathclyde are eligible to stand and vote in Strathclyde Students’ Union elections. For postions other than sabbatical roles, candidates must have a programme end date of at least 9 months from the close of nominations.

If you want to find out more about our elections, you can get in touch with the Democracy team via email. You can also find out more about your current officers on the officers page.

About your Officers

What's On

Elections 2025 - VP Education Drop In
27th January 5pm - 6pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Elections | Exec Led
Elections Drop in
28th January noon - 1pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Speak to the Voice Team about running for one of our officer roles!
Elections | Voice
Elections Workshop 1: Officer Roles and Finding your fit
31st January noon - 12:30pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Learn more about our full-time and part-time officer roles and find the best fit for you
Workshops | Elections | Voice
Elections 2025 - VP Education Drop In
31st January 1pm - 2pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Elections | Exec Led
Elections 2025 - VP Education Drop In
4th February 9am - 10am
Strath Union, Glasgow
Elections | Exec Led
Elections Workshop 2: Writing Your Manifesto
5th February 1pm - 1:30pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Join us for some top tips on writing your manifesto!
Workshops | Elections | Voice
Elections Drop in
5th February 2pm - 3pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Speak to the Voice Team about running for one of our officer roles!
Elections | Voice
Elections 2025 - VP Education Drop In
5th February 3pm - 4pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Elections | Exec Led
Elections Drop in
10th February noon - 1pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Speak to the Voice Team about running for one of our officer roles!
Elections | Voice
Elections Workshop 3: Building Your Campaign
11th February noon - 12:30pm
Strath Union, Glasgow
Get your campaign team together and start planning!
Workshops | Elections | Voice
Elections 2025 - VP Education Drop In
13th February 11am - noon
Strath Union, Glasgow
Elections | Exec Led