Our Elections
What are they?
What makes CSU special is the fact that we are led by students just like you, chosen through an Election in which every student gets a vote.
Every year you elect three full-time positions: President, Vice President Education, and Vice President Student Life. They focus on improving the lives of students on everything from the academic experience to events. Student Council Officers are also elected in these elections. They represent a certain area or demographic of the student body and help make decisions on policy, as well as hold the full-time Officers to account.
Any current student is eligible to run for Officer roles. If elected as a full-time Officer, you would be paid a full-time salary for one year and work in the CSU office. Most of our officers are final-year students and become VP or President after completing their degree, but you can also interrupt your studies for a year to take on the role.
Why should you get involved?
Becoming a full-time Officer is a fantastic opportunity and a graduate job unlike any other.
As well as a salary and secure job for 12 months, you will:
- Get the chance to run activities, campaigns, and initiatives for the benefit of students.
- Change student lives for the better on issues and ideas you care about.
- Boost your CV and skillset in multiple areas including: leadership, communication, and advocacy – which will make you stand out to future employers.
Being a Student Council Officer is also a very fulfilling, skill-boosting role. You'll be helping shape the CSU, bringing student feedback to us and the University, and creating your own campaigns.
Elections timeline
Spring Elections
Our Elections are held every Spring and are used to elect full-time Officers, Student Council Officers, and Society Committee positions.
By-Elections
Our By-Elections are held every Autumn term to fill in remaining Student Council positions as well as NUS Delegate positions.
This year, the following positions will be elected in our By-Elections:
- Asian, Arab and Ethnic Minority Students’ Officer
- Black Students’ Officer
- Commuting Students’ Officer
- Disabled Students’ Officer
- Environment and Ethics Officer
- International Students’ Officer
- University Centre Birkenhead Students’ Officer
- University Centre Shrewsbury Students’ Officer
- University Centre Warrington Students’ Officer
- NUS Delegates (which is who represents CSU at the NUS National Conference)
The following positions have already been filled:
- Student Council Chair
- Women's Officer
- Mature & Parent Students' Officer
- LGBTQ+ Students' Officer
- Trans, Non-Binary, Intersex and Gender Identity Students’ Officer
- Neurodivergent Students' Officer
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