The Roles

The Roles

Have a look at all of the available roles. Each one is very different and has its own responsiblities.

There are five types of leadership role available in these elections:

Each role has a different part to play in making the changes that matter to you… be it on your course, in the Union, in the University, or even the wider community or the world.

If you would like to know more about the roles, read through our election website, or get in touch.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

We also have Course Representative opportunities available where you can represent students on your course and work to improve the experience for students now and in the future.

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Faculty Representative Roles

Faculty Representatives represent the interests of students in their Faculty.

If elected, you will be the lead representative for students in your Faculty, working with School Representatives, Course Representatives and other reps in the Students’ Union to improve the educational experience.

You will participate in Faculty-level committees in the University and attend other meetings in your Faculty throughout the year. You will also be a member of the Students’ Union Council and the University’s Academic Board.

You will influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, making sure that the interests of students are considered when decisions are made, and participate in campaigns and activities that make student life better.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 7 October, 2024 - 31 July, 2025.

Faculty Representatives will each receive a £200 honorarium per semester to support them in their roles.

  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Postgraduate Taught Faculty Representative

    The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Postgraduate Taught Faculty Representative:

    • Is the leading voice of postgraduate taught AHSS students in the Union, University and beyond
    • Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
    • Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
    • Encourages AHSS students to become more involved in the Union
    • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee

     

    Any postgraduate taught student in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

    Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)

  • Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Postgraduate Research Faculty Representative

    The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) Postgraduate Research Faculty Representative:

    • Is the leading voice of postgraduate research AHSS students in the Union, University and beyond
    • Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
    • Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
    • Encourages AHSS students to become more involved in the Union
    • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee

     

    Any postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

    Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)

  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Faculty Postgraduate Taught Representative

    Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Postgraduate Taught Faculty Representative:

    • Is the leading voice of postgraduate taught EPS students in the Union, University and beyond
    • Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
    • Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
    • Encourages EPS students to become more involved in the Union
    • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee

     

    Any postgraduate taught student in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

    Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)

  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Faculty Postgraduate Research Representative

    Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) Postgraduate Research Faculty Representative:

    • Is the leading voice of postgraduate research EPS students in the Union, University and beyond
    • Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
    • Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
    • Encourages EPS students to become more involved in the Union
    • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee

     

    Any postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

    Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)

  • Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Postgraduate Taught Faculty Representative

    Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Postgraduate Taught Faculty Representative:

    • Is the leading voice of postgraduate taught MHLS students in the Union, University and beyond
    • Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
    • Campaigns on issues of importance to AHSS students
    • Encourages MHLS students to become more involved in the Union
    • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee

     

    Any postgraduate taught student in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

    Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)

  • Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Postgraduate Research Faculty Representative

    Medicine, Health and Life Sciences (MHLS) Postgraduate Research Faculty Representative:

    • Is the leading voice of postgraduate research MHLS students in the Union, University and beyond
    • Works in consultation with University staff to identify and discuss important issues
    • Campaigns on issues of importance to MHLS students
    • Encourages MHLS students to become more involved in the Union
    • Sits on the Students’ Union Council and Executive Management Committee

     

    Any postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences may stand and vote in this election.

    Faculty Representative - Role Description (PDF)


 

Postgraduate School Representative Roles

Postgraduate School Representatives represent the interests of postgraduate students in their School.

If elected, you will be the lead representative for postgraduate students in your School, working with Course Representatives and other reps in the Students’ Union to improve the educational experience.

You will chair and participate in Student Voice Committees in your School and attend other meetings in your School throughout the year. (This could include your School Education Committee, School Research Committee and other project committees.) You will also be a member of the Students’ Union Council and the University’s Academic Board.

You will influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, making sure that the interests of students are considered when decisions are made, and participate in campaigns and activities that make student life better.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 7 October 2024 until the start of the 2024-25 academic year.

  • Postgraduate School Representative Roles (One For Each School)

    The following roles are available:

    • School Representative - Institute of Professional Legal Studies
    • School Representative - Queen's Management School (SMGT)
    • School Representative - School of Arts, English and Languages (SAEL)
    • School Representative - School of Biological Sciences (SBIO)
    • School Representative - School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (SCHEM)
    • School Representative - School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (SEECS)
    • School Representative - School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (SHAPP)
    • School Representative - School of Law (SLAW)
    • School Representative - School of Mathematics & Physics (SMP)
    • School Representative - School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (SMAE)
    • School Representative - School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences (SMED)
    • School Representative - School of Natural and Built Environment (SNBE)
    • School Representative - School of Nursing & Midwifery (SNAM)
    • School Representative - School of Pharmacy (SPMY)
    • School Representative - School of Psychology (SBS)
    • School Representative - Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (SSESW)

    School Representative - Role Description (PDF)


 

Unergraduate School Representative Roles

Undergraduate School Representatives represent the interests of undergraduate students in their School.

If elected, you will be the lead representative for undergraduate students in your School, working with Course Representatives and other reps in the Students’ Union to improve the educational experience.

You will chair and participate in Student Voice Committees in your School and attend other meetings in your School throughout the year. (This could include your School Education Committee and other project committees.) You will also be a member of the Students’ Union Council and the University’s Academic Board.

You will influence decisions and lead change in the Students’ Union and the University, making sure that the interests of students are considered when decisions are made, and participate in campaigns and activities that make student life better.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 1 August, 2024 - 31 July, 2024.


 

Students' Union Councillor

Students' Union Councillors are the members of the governing body and main decision-making forum of the Students' Union - the Students' Union Council.

Student Council is a brilliant opportunity to represent your fellow students and their views, decide what priorities the Union should be working on and also make sure that the Student Officers are working hard to make the changes you want to happen.

Student Council meets six times per year. Student Councillors often get involved in other campaigns and activities in the Students' Union.

Your time as a Councillor will also count towards a Queen’s Future Ready Award which recognises extra-curricular activity and helps you stand out to employers.

You can find out more about Student Council here.

We have a staff team who can advise you on the election process and who can support you in your role if you are elected.

These voluntary, part-time, unpaid positions run from 22 October 2024 until the end of the 2024-25 academic year.

  • Student Council - Available Opportunities

    To make Student Council as representative of the student body at Queen’s as possible, councillors are elected from different student categories in Queen’s. You must be from that category to stand for election and to vote. Any student may stand for election to the Council.

    The following roles are available:

    • Representative - Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (Undergraduate) - 14 Vacancies
    • Representative - Faculty of Engineering & Physical Science (Undergraduate) - 14 Vacancies
    • Representative - Faculty of Medicine Health & Life Sciences (Undergraduate) - 16 Vacancies
    • Representative - Postgraduate (All Faculties) - 20 Vacancies
    • Representative - All Students (All students can stand and vote) - 5 Vacancies
    • Representative - All First-Year Students (All 1st year students can stand and vote) - 5 Vacancies
    • Representative - International Students (All international students can stand and vote, including those from INTO-Queen’s) - 5 Vacancies
    • Representative - Queen's Accommodation (All students can stand and vote) - 5 Vacancies

     

    The roles are open to all students. Every student has an opportunity to run for the Students' Union Council.

    Student Councillor - Role Description (PDF)


 

Student Association Chairperson

Student Associations are a new exciting way for students to become involved in the campaigning activities of the Students' Union.

Student Associations have replaced our Part-Time Student Officer roles and provide more opportunities for more students to get involved in campaigning on issues that matter to them and on building communities.

Student Associations are student-led groups organised by student-led committees, which shall have access to Students’ Union funds and to be governed by the Rules of the Students’ Union.

Student Associations are recognised as the formal campaigning and community networks for underrepresented groups within the Students’ Union and are distinct from Societies, who have greater flexibility to undertake social activity and project-based activity.

The Student Associations are as follows:

  • Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association
  • Disabled Students’ Association
  • Environmental Action Students’ Association
  • International Students’ Association
  • Irish Language Students’ Association
  • LGBT+ Students’ Association
  • Mature and Part-Time Students’ Association
  • Trans Students’ Association
  • Student Parents’ and Carers’ Students’ Association
  • Women Students’ Association

QSU is looking for students to get involved in building and leading these new student groups.

Each Student Association has an Association Chairperson who is elected by students from that community.

The Association Chairperson leads their Association, supports a committee of students, is lead representative of their community within the Students' Union, is a member of the Students' Union Council and attends meetings of the Students' Union Executive Management Committee.

These voluntary, unpaid, positions run until 31 July, 2025.

The following role are available:

  • Ethnically Diverse Students’ Association Chairperson
  • International Students’ Association Chairperson
  • Mature and Part-Time Students’ Association

Student Association Chairperson - Role Description (PDF)

Student Associations - Formal Description (PDF)