►Want to shape the Students' Union & University?

Becoming an officer or rep is a great way of getting involved with decision making in the Students' Union and the University and helps ensure that the views of students are heard.

The Students' Union is a student-led, democratic organisation. Every year students are elected to a variety of positions to represent the views of students.

There are a variety of roles available (see below), so whether you'd like to help improve your course as a Student Rep, oversee the direction of the Students' Union as a Student Trustee, represent a group of students as a Representative Officer or any of the other opportunities available to you, nominate yourself now!

There is training and support available for all positions and no experience is necessary.

You can find out more about the positions, other positions elected later in the year and elections in general at www.sussexstudent.com/elections or by clicking on the role you're interested in below.

We've put together a list of the top 10 myths about elections so you don't have an excuse not to put yourself forward!

Key dates

9am 17th September - You can nominate yourself online for Students' Union and Student Rep positions until 4pm on 2nd October.

6pm 2nd October - Meeting for candidates in Union elections (not required for Student Rep candidates)

Campaigning starts at 9am on Monday 8th October & students can vote online until voting closes on 12th October

What elections are there this term?

More information

Student Reps - over 250 posts across the University for your course/cohort

... represent your academic interests in your School. This scheme is jointly run by the University and the Students’ Union.

Community Engagement part-time officer

... works with the Full-time Elected Officers, taking important decisions in the running of the Students' Union, alongside their studies

Representative Officers - for Black students, Disabled students, International students, Part-time students, LGBTQ students, Mature students, Student Parents and Women students

... work to ensure that the needs and views of specific groups of students are adequately represented within the Students' Union

Undergraduate School Councillors - for the schools of BSMS, Life Sciences, Pyschology, History, Art History & Philsophy, Education & Social Work, Business, Management & Economics and Media, Film & Music

... represent your views on major issues within the Students' Union, influencing the policy direction of the organisation 

Postgraduate Union Councillors - four positions available

... represent your views on major issues within the Students' Union, influencing the policy direction of the organisation

Student Trustees - three posts on the Union's Board of Directors

... work with externally appointed Trustees to oversee the long-term goals of the Students' Union & monitor its finances

Ethical & Environmental Reps - four positions available

... oversee the Students' Union's ethical & environmental campaigns