VOTE

like a

student*

*We do things differently at Essex.

Are you ready to take control, ignite change, and VOTE LIKE A STUDENT?

VOTE LIKE A STUDENT

VOTE LIKE A STUDENT

VOTE LIKE A STUDENT

VOTE LIKE A STUDENT

YOU CHOOSE WHO LEADS your community

Vote like a student

From 10:00 Thursday 23 May to 15:59 Friday 24 May, you’ll vote for who you want to lead your communities next year. You’ll be voting for students to take on the below roles and lead Essex SU…

Student Community Officers

The figure head for their community. But what does this involve?

Council Reps

Speak on behalf of students. Find out how.

THE RULES

The election is free, fair, competitive and safe.

The following rules have been designed to ensure this…

  • BY 15:00 FRIDAY 3 MAY

    Interested in running? Let us know by expressing your interest by 15:00 Friday 3 May.

    It’s the first step towards becoming a 2024-25 Student Community Officer or Council Rep.

  • 10:00 TUESDAY 7 MAY - 23:59 MONDAY 13 MAY

    This is the phase where you can apply (put yourself forward) for 1 of the many roles.

    You can only nominate yourself for one role.

  • WEDNESDAY 15 MAY & FRIDAY 17 MAY

    Now that you’re a candidate, it is time to find out all of the details and ensure you understand the rules and procedure of the SU Communties Election. It is also an opportunity to find out anything you want to know before campaigning starts.

    You will have to attend one of the two sessions available to receive the full candidate briefing.

  • 10:00 MONDAY 20 MAY

    All candidates will be announced by Essex SU online, on social media @essexsu and on campus print and digital material as an official candidate in the SU Communities Election 2024.

  • 10:00 MONDAY 20 MAY - 16:00 FRIDAY 24 MAY

    You can start promoting that you are running for a position in the SU Communities Election!

    It is your chance to do everything that you can to get the most votes in your category.

    Use this period to convince the student body that you are the best person for the role and that they should vote for you.

    Use posters, social media posts, leafleting and campaigning on campus.

    The Advice Centre will be running drop in sessions throughout the campaigning period.

    The Campaign Hub will be available for all candidates in Colchester to use.

  • 10:00 THURSDAY 23 MAY- 16:00 FRIDAY 24 MAY

    And voting is open! Now’s the time to make sure your audience are voting!!!

    All eligible students can vote for who they want to lead Essex SU. Voting is available online and in voting booths on the Squares. This is when campaigning gets to its most intense and you’re pushing to get as many people to vote for you as possible.

    Students vote in order of preference.

  • TUESDAY 28 MAY - TIME TBC

    The results of the SU Communities Election 2024 are announced and you will find out who will be leading your SU. If you’re a candidate, you cross your fingers that it’s you. Good luck!

The SU Communities Election is broken down into these stages…

We’re on a mission to be the worlds most student-centered organisation.

And we cannot wait for you to join us.

Until then, you can find us on socials @essexsu