How do I use my vote and choose next year's student leaders?
All our voting is online, via our website. Simply head to www.staffsunion.com/vote and it couldn't be more straightforward.
Voting in Your Union's elections is a little different to voting you may experienced before, as we use the Single Transferable Vote system - meaning you can choose as many candidates as you like, in the order you like them!
Sounds great, but what do I actually need to do?
We've created a super-short, super simple video so you can actually see what voting via our website looks like. Just watch the following video! It gives you the example of using a desktop computer, or voting with your phone.
Voting Isn't Working for Me...?
All current students are eligible to vote, or at least those who were listed as so on the University's system when we closed nominations and our electoral roll on Friday the 8th April. If you're not sure if you can vote, head to www.staffsunion.com/canivote and enter your student number as directed. Once voting opens, its too late to take any action if you are eligible at that point, so you'll have to wait until next time!
Some Frequently Asked Questions...
Here are some of our more frequently occurring questions from voters:
Can I only vote for one person?
You don't have to! As above, you can order the candidates according to your preference. You can still just choose one person, but you may as well order all candidates so you have a say even if your top choice isn't successful.
I'm a Candidate, can I vote for myself?
Yes! As a student, you get to vote, so if you're also a candidate, of course, you can vote for yourself.
Can I go back and change my vote?
Nope - once you've clicked your final confirmation, you can't log back in and adjust your vote. Once your vote is submitted, there's no way for anyone to access how you've voted or to edit your preferences - but don't worry, you'll be prompted through the process.
I've got a more complex question about the election. Who should I talk to?
You should get in touch with the Student Voice Team, who administers all Union elections. There'll be pretty busy during voting, so please be patient. If its something more pressing, call the Union on 01782 294 629