Each year in March, we host our annual #BSUelections, in which students nominate themselves to stand for a variety of student leadership positions across the Union. They create manifesto’s outlining what they want to achieve and most importantly, campaign to win votes from their peers. During the March 2021 elections, our 2021-22 student leaders were elected. These include Sabbatical Officers, Executive Officers, Student Trustees, Student Reps, and more.
Following our annual elections, we hold by-elections at the start of each academic year in October. This gives new and existing students, who may have missed out in March, the opportunity to stand for any remaining positions that were not filled in #BSUelections.
At Bucks, we have a network of 200 Student Reps who represent their peers’ views and are the leading voice for their class. Typically, there is one Student Rep for each year group of every applicable course. For Nursing students, there is one Student Rep for each Personal Tutor group.
It is essential that your course has a Student Rep to ensure yours and your peers’ views are being heard, and that any necessary changes are being made quickly and effectively. Student Reps attend a handful of meetings throughout the year and are rewarded £100 upon completion of all responsibilities. Reps are fully trained and have constant support from the Representation Team.
There are several additional benefits to becoming a Student Rep, including developing leadership skills to boost your CV, access to additional free training opportunities, and even invitation to our biggest events such as our annual Rep Conference and Union Awards.
Vote for your Student Rep
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Four of our eight Executive Officer positions are available in this by-election. These are:
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Women’s Officer
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BAME Officer
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Postgraduate Officer
Executive Officers ensure that the Students’ Union is representing all our members to the best of our ability. They are democratically elected by the students they represent to ensure our work is inclusive and accessible for all. Executive Officers are offered an extensive package of benefits, including support with applications for the Leadership Academy, additional free skills and training sessions, personalised one-to-one support, and are rewarded up to £250 for their work.
Vote for your 2021-22 Executive Officers
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Voting will is open from 10am Monday 11 October until noon Friday 15 October, with results announced the following week.
If you have any questions regarding by-elections, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the team at surepresentation@bucks.ac.uk and we will be more than happy to help.
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