How to Stand in the Leadership Race

Step 1. Choose a role

What position do you want to run for? Are you interested in one of our full-time* roles? Do you care about student welfare? Perhaps you're passionate about one of our student communities and want to create change alongside your studies with a part-time role. We have a wealth of positions for you to choose from.

*If you are an International Student, you must be in possession of, and are responsible for, providing your own Tier 4 VISA.

Step 2. Ask someone to nominate you

Figured out what position you want to stand for? Great! Your next step is to find someone to nominate you. You’ll also need to find 10 USW students to support your nomination - why not ask your course mates, team mates, house mates?

Step 3. Write your manifesto

Now you've chosen a role you like, you need to think about why you want to do it. The manifesto is your official statement which sets out your experience, skills and the reasons why the electorate should vote for you. For advice on writing your manifesto, speak to one of the current elected officers or drop us a message.

Step 4. Submit your forms

There are a couple of forms we need you and your supporters to fill in as part of your nomination and they are all on www.uswsu.com. Make sure you complete all the information in an accurate and timely manner for a smooth nomination process. Be sure to hand in your nomination forms and manifesto before 1pm on Thursday 2nd March.

Step 5. Attend the candidate briefing

All candidates must attend the candidate briefing, which will be held on Friday 3rd March at 1pm on the Atrium Campus. It’ll be a chance for you to get to know your fellow candidates, familiarise yourself with the election rules and get some last minute campaigning tips! We'll also be taking your promo pictures for the candidate booklet and filming clips of you to promote the Elections.

You're a candidate! What next?

Congratulations, you’re standing in the Leadership Race! With three regions and so many students, we highly recommend setting some time aside to campaign. If you’re not sure where to start, search online for SU Officer election campaigns, you’ll find some great ideas! In previous years, students have dressed up as all kinds of things or worn campaign team badges and t-shirts to get noticed.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to stand in the SU Leadership Race. If you have any questions, call in to your SU Office or get in touch on 01443 483500 or studunion@ southwales.ac.uk.