Elections
Glasgow University union
- Annual election 2026 -
GUU's Annual Elections will take place on March 5th, 2026
PRESIDENT one position until March 2027
VICE-PRESIDENT one position until March 2028
HONORARY TREASURER one position until March 2028
HONORARY SECRETARY one position until March 2027
ASSISTANT HONORARY SECRETARY one position until March 2027
FORMER STUDENT MEMBER two positions until March 2028
CONVENER OF DEBATES one position until March 2027
CONVENER OF GAMES one position until March 2027
CONVENER OF LIBRARIES one position until March 2027
CONVENER OF ENTERTAINMENTS one position until March 2027
CONVENER OF COMMUNICATIONS one position until March 2027
PRESENT STUDENT MEMBER two position until March 2027
PRESENT STUDENT MEMBER five positions until March 2028
Monday 16th February: Notice given of Election
Monday 23rd February: Nominations Open (09:00)
Thursday 26th February: Nominations Close (17:00 sharp)
Wednesday 4th March : Candidate Hustings (19:00) (Debates Chamber)
Thursday 5th March: Polling Open (09:00-19:00) (Dining Room)
Thursday 5th March: Results (Debates Chamber)
Our 2026 Annual election will be held on Thursday 5th March. Please click on each candidates name to see their manifesto.
Board of management CANDIDATES
Our student board is made up of 18 people: The Executive Committee (President, Honorary Secretary, Assistant Honorary Secretary), The Conveners (Debates, Libraries, Entertainments, Communications and Games), and 10 Present Student Members who complete the student board.
Being a board member is a position of great privilege, and is a real opportunity to make a difference to the landscape of the Union. If you've got an interest in the Union, seen something done and had an idea as to how it could be improved, or got some brand new ideas to improve the Union for the benefit of our members then this is the perfect time to make yourself heard and make a difference!
President (uncontested)
Honorary Secretary (uncontested)
Assistant Honorary Secretary (uncontested)
Convener of Debates (uncontested)
Convener of Games (uncontested)
Convener of Libraries (uncontested)
Convener of Entertainments
Convener of Communications (uncontested)
Present Student Member (Until 2026) - 2 positions available
Present Student Member (Until 2027) - 5 positions available
Please send your nomination form to Honorary Secretary via honsec@guu.co.uk. Also, please return the physical copy to Porters Box or the Honorary Secretary. (printed nomination forms can be collected from Porters Box)
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