Candidate Info Sessions
Come along to our Candidate Info Sessions and candidate support events to find out more about the roles, and develop the skills and plans needed to run an effective election campaign.
Election Info Sessions
Come along to one of our Election Info Sessions to find out from our SU team all about:
- Being a leader in the Students’ Union
- The available leadership opportunities
- What is involved in the roles and the commitment required
- The nomination and election process
We are holding several repeat sessions – both in person and online – so feel free to come to whichever you feel most comfortable! Each session will be a maximum on one hour.
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Meet Your Current Student Officer Team
Come to our Meet Your Current Student Officers session and chat to your current Full-Time Student Officers to find out all about their experience of being a Student Leader!
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Effective Election Campaigning Workshop
The Effective Campaigning Workshop to help you plan your election campaign to be as successful as possible! At this workshop you will learn how to:
- Plan your election campaign to be as successful as possible
- Canvass students and convince them to vote for you
- Learn about the things you can do to prepare for an effective election campaign
The workshop will be held twice - once before the close of nominations and once after. It will last for approx. two hours and candidates for all positions are welcome to attend.
Note: This session is for candidates for Full-Time Student Officer positions only.
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Election Poster, Leaflet, and Manifesto Design Workshop
This workshop will help you to:
Design effective campaign materials, including an A0 poster, A3 Poster, A5 Flyer and A4 manifesto
Give you tips and tricks to make your posters and leaflets stand out from the crowd
Note:
- This session is only for those considering standing for a Full-Time Student Officer position.
- The session will not provide guidance on content for posters and manifestos - it is a design-focued session. If you want guidance on content for posters or manifestos, contact the SU Voice team in the Students' Union.
- Attendees are expected to being their own laptops to the event.
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Social Media and Digital Campaigning Workshop
This session will fill you in on tips and tricks to have an effective online campaign presence, including:
- Use of social media to promote your campagin and enourage students to vote for you.
- Use of video to promote your campagin
- Using online activity to have a positive campaign
Note: This session is for candidates for Full-Time Student Officer positions only.
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Building a Team of Campaign Volunteers
Every election candidate needs a little help from their friends! This session will help you build and motivate your team of supporters to help you achieve your goal of getting elected.
- Building your team
- Motivating your team
- Delegating and giving ownership to your team
Note: This session is for candidates for Full-Time Student Officer positions only.
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Getting the Vote Out Workshop
This workshop will be held after the close of nominations and will help you:
Plan practical actions to raise your profile:
- Approach students and encourage them to vote for you
- Effectively target students who are likely to vote for you
- Know what to do during voting to encourage students to vote for you
Note: This session is for candidates for Full-Time Student Officer positions only.
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Election Pitching and Speech Writing Workshop
Talking to students is essential to geting elected! This workshop will help you to:
- Develop short, effective, election pitches for talking to students and for giving lecture addresses
- Prepare and plan your speech for the Candidate Question Time (FT Officer posts only)
- Develop confidence when public speaking
Note: This session is for candidates for Full-Time Student Officer positions only.
Pre-register for events here. (You can always change your registration if you are unable to attend.)
Schedule of Events