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Elections

The SU is run by students, for students. Officers and Council are elected groups who oversee what the SU does.

SU Officer Elections 2020

Your SU Officers and Trustees are here!

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Voting Statistics

  • Overall Turnout

    63%

  • Number of Voters

    9,383

Council Elections

September - October

The SU is run by students, for students. Council is a group of students from across different groups and departments who oversee what the SU does.

SU Council

Officer Elections

January - February

Officer elections are one of the biggest elections to happen throughout the year at the Students’ Union — they decide the officer team that will be responsible for...

Officer Roles

Visit Past Election Results Here

NUS National Conference

NUS National Conference is the sovereign decision making body of the National Union of Students It is where the national leadership of the NUS are elected for the year ahead and where national policy is created and debated.

Society and Committee Elections

Each year Societies and Committees run their Annual General Meeting where your new committee should be elected. All societies and committees usually hold their election (AGM) during 'Society Election Fortnight'.

Trustee Elections

The Board of Trustees are the group of people with ultimate responsibility for everything that the Students' Union does. It is responsible for the governance, financial and strategic management of the Students' Union.

Referenda Voting

You can use your ideas to call for an SU-wide referendum (all-student vote). You'll need 1,000 likes to qualify...

Why Run for Elections?

This is your chance to be a leader in the #1 Students' Union in the country. You'll be able to meet some great new people, build networks and develop a portfolio of skills and experience which will benefit you throughout your University experience and beyond.

Make a difference on what it means to be a student here.

Any University of Sheffield can run.

What Support Would I Have?

The SU Elections team are on hand to help with further information on how you can get involved, find their contact details at the bottom of this page.

The team will also provide heaps of training if you are elected, and provide year round direct support to SU Councillors and NUS Delegates, so that they can flourish in their roles.

Questions about elections?

Team elections are always happy to answer any questions you may have about the elections process or the roles of the SU Councillor and NUS Delegate. Get in touch:

0114 222 8535

elections@sheffield.ac.uk

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