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KEY DATES

 

 

  • Nominations open!

  • How to write a manifesto!

    If you would like to attend a session to learn how to write a manifesto please email us with the day of session you want to attend

  • How to write a manifesto!

    If you would like to attend a session to learn how to write a manifesto please email us with the day of session you want to attend

  • Day In The Life Of An Officer!

    Want to find out a bit more about what an Officer does an a day-to-day basis? Join us from 12pm - 1pm to find out! To sign up for this training session please email us

  • How to write a manifesto!

    If you would like to attend a session to learn how to write a manifesto please email us with the day of session you want to attend

  • How to write a manifesto!

    If you would like to attend a session to learn how to write a manifesto please email us with the day of session you want to attend

  • Day In The Life Of An Officer!

    Want to find out a bit more about what an Officer does an a day-to-day basis? Join us from 12pm - 1pm to find out! To sign up for this training session please email us

  • How to write a manifesto!

    If you would like to attend a session to learn how to write a manifesto please email us with the day of session you want to attend

  • Nominations close!

    Applications will close at 12pm

  • Candidate Confirmations!

    Between Thursday 16th and Friday 17th February, final checks will be made and our candidate list will be confirmed*. Look out on our website for the launch of our candidate list on Friday*!

  • Candidates Briefing!

    Join us at 3:30pm for the candidates briefing to learn more about the rules and what to expect during your election campaign. A teams link will be shared in advance.

  • Training session - Creative Campaigns (In Person)!

    Join us from 12pm - 1pm for a training session on how to run a creative campaign. To sign up for this training session please email us

  • Training session - Creative Campaigns (Online)!

    Join us from 12pm - 1pm for a training session on how to run a campaign online. To sign up for this training session please email us

  • Day in the Life of an Officer!

    Join us from 12pm - 1pm for a training session looking into the day to day responsibilities of an Officer. To sign up for this training session please email us

  • Submit a campaign video!

    5pm is the deadline for submitting a 30 second video for the SU to share with the ARU community. Upload your video on the submit your video page.

  • Submit 3 Candidate Priorities!

    You can send up to 3 bullet point priorities that will be put into the candidates guide for ballot stations over voting week! Please email us your 3 priorities

  • Engaging with Students!

    Join us from 12pm - 1pm for a training session on how you can effectively engage with students. To sign up for this training session please email us

  • Voting Opens!

    Voting is open from 9am 

  • Candidate Break!

    Join us in the Student Union spaces at 1:30 each day for a candidate break and take some time to de-compress from a day of campaigning.

  • Minibus to Chelmsford / Cambridge!

    You have the chance to travel to the other campus to campaign! Please email us to book your place on the minibus

  • Minibus to Chelmsford / Cambridge!

    You have the chance to travel to the other campus to campaign! Please email us to book your place on the minibus

  • Book a table for results night!

    If you're coming to results night why not also reserve a table for the evening. To book a table please complete this jotform

  • Voting closes at 2:00pm!

  • Expenses Deadline!

    Expenses claims must be made by 2pm on Thursday 2nd March, email us your form and receipts to claim back your expenses. Forms can be found in the Candidate documents below. 

  • Travel to Results Night in Chelmsford

    All candidates have the chance to travel to Chelmsford for our results night. Please email us by Thursday 23rd Feb to book your place.

  • Results Announcement!!!

    Join us for Results Night!!!


    *We will make every effort to confirm candidates by Friday 17th but delays to eligibility checks may occur.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Can I use a voting link or QR code in my campaign?
Yes. The link to vote is angliastudent.com/vote
Where are the ballot stations?
Voting takes place online 24/7, but in person, manned ballots will be available 11-1 at Chelmsford (Lord Ashcroft Building & Tindal Building) and Cambridge (Helmore Street & Young Street).
Do I get any money to campaign?
All roles in The Election will have a £50 budget to spend on campaign materials. Keep your receipts during campaigning and submit your expenses form by close of voting to claim this money back.
I work for ARU/SU , am I able to use my professional social media to contact students and campaign?
You cannot use any professional accounts to campaign, you can only use your own personal accounts.
Can I vote for myself?
Yes!
Who is RON?
RON stand for Re-Open Nominations and allows voters to cast a vote against the listed candidates.
I want to speak to someone about a query or a complaint
For any queries, or to arrange to speak to a staff member you can email our Democracy and Campaigns Coordinator, Fraser at f.luther-yarwood@angliastudent.com. For complaints you must complete the form at https://www.angliastudent.com/represent/election/complaints/
 

 


 

If you would like to speak to a member of staff about The Election, or if you have a question that has not been answered above you can submit your query to Fraser, Democracy and Campaigns Coordinator via email.

If you would like to submit to a formal complaint about the election to our Deputy Returning Officer you can do so by completing the form on our complaints page.

Because we're independent from the University you get to decide how we’re run and what we do. You get to decide this by voting in our elections, getting your voice heard through Student Members Meetings or participating in campaigns. Our core function is representation, which means we dedicate almost all of our resources to making sure your voice gets heard in the University, that your rights as a student are upheld and you get the most out of your degree.