Tuesday 02-11-2021 - 17:00

The students' union is holding a by-election for two important officer positions in the coming weeks.

 

Postgraduate & Mature Students Officer

A by-election will take place this term for the role of Postgraduate & Mature Students Officer

This is a cross-campus position, and the role-holder leads the Postgraduate & Mature Students Forum, a space for postgraduate and mature student members of Lancaster University to come together to discuss issues that affect them and campaign for change as well as building a community and friendships. This role will be in office until the end of June 2022.

 

Womens+ Students Officer

A by-election will take place this term for the role of Womens+ Students Officer

This is a cross-campus position, and the role-holder leads the Women+ Forum, a space for self-defining women and non-binary members of Lancaster University to come together to discuss is

sues that affect them and campaign for change as well as building a community and friendships. This role will be in office until the end of June 2022.

 

Election timetable

• Tuesday November 9, noon (10am): Nominations open
• Monday November 15, noon (12pm): Nominations close
• Monday November 15, 4pm: Candidate Briefing
• Tuesday November 16, TBC: Hustings
• Wednesday November 17, 10am: Voting opens
• Friday November 19, noon (12pm): Voting closes

 

What do I need to do to nominate myself?  

You will need to nominate yourself at lancastersu.co.uk/nominations and submit a manifesto. This should be a description of what you would set out to achieve if elected.

What is expected of me if I’m elected?

If you are elected you will be expected to attend appropriate meetings, and hold events and campaigns for students at Lancaster.

The Role Descriptor for the PG&M Officer role can be found here.
The Role Descriptors for each Womens+ role can be found here.

If you have any questions about elections or the PG Board please email elections@lancastersu.co.uk