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You stand and vote for SU elections on this page.

There are a wide range of roles that are up for election each year, at varying level of responsibility. Anyone considering a nomination should familiarise themselves with the Election Rules. You can also find out when the next election is on our Election Timetables.

Click on the boxes to expand the section to find active elections. Boxes will only show if an election is coming up or live. 

Academic Elections

Put yourself forward to represent students within your academic discipline.

Academic Rep Semester 1 Undergraduate Elections 26/27

Academic Reps are students who have been elected by their peers to represent their cohort's academic views and concerns. The roles in this election are for 1st year Undergraduate. Nominate yourself to be the voice of students! For issues contact: su-voice@bath.ac.uk.

  • 54 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations open at 12:00 on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in 36 hours)
  • The polls open at 12:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026 (in 15 days)
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Postgraduate Taught Academic Rep Elections 26/27

Academic Reps are students who have been elected by their peers to represent their cohort's academic views and concerns. The roles in this election are for Postgraduate Taught students. Nominate yourself to be the voice of students! Questions? Contact su-voice@bath.ac.uk

  • 59 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations open at 12:00 on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in 36 hours)
  • The polls open at 12:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026 (in 15 days)
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Postgraduate Taught Department Rep Election 26/27

Department Reps amplify student voice at the departmental level, helping build strong academic communities. You’ll gather feedback from Academic Reps, chair SSLCs, attend key meetings, and escalate issues to Faculty Reps when needed. This role gives you a broader view of university decision-making and the chance to drive real change. Questions? Contact su-voice@bath.ac.uk.

  • 18 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations open at 12:00 on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in 36 hours)
  • The polls open at 12:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026 (in 15 days)
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Postgraduate Taught Faculty Rep Election 26/27

Faculty Representatives are elected by their students to represent the Faculty as a whole. These Reps ensure larger student concerns, views, and opinions are being heard and acted upon by their Faculty. Questions? Contact su-voice@bath.ac.uk.

  • 3 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations open at 12:00 on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in 36 hours)
  • The polls open at 12:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026 (in 15 days)
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Postgraduate Taught Exec Chair Election 26/27

The Postgraduate Taught Exec Chair represents postgraduate taught students at a university-wide level and leads the postgraduate representation network. Questions? Contact su-voice@bath.ac.uk.

  • 1 post is up for election.
  • Nominations open at 12:00 on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in 36 hours)
  • The polls open at 12:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026 (in 15 days)
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We no longer run Doctoral Rep elections. Please go to the following form to sign up to become a Rep today: Doctoral Rep Sign Up Form 2026-27 – Fill in form

SUmmit

SUmmit Open-Place Student Representatives 2026/27

SUmmit is an SU committee made up of a range of student leaders and representatives who discuss topical issue pertaining to the student experience. They vote to create Standpoints (SU stances on any given issue) and hold the SU Officers to account. There are 20 open-places available for this role.

  • 2 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations open at 12:00 on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in 36 hours)
  • The polls open at 12:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026 (in 15 days)
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Hall Rep Election

Represent students who live in your University-managed accommodation (halls).

Hall Rep Election 2026/27

  • 31 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations open at 12:00 on Wednesday 23 September 2026 (in 36 hours)
  • The polls open at 12:00 on Wednesday 7 October 2026 (in 15 days)
Post List
Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

Student Group Elections

For students interested in running one of our societies, sports clubs, or other student groups.
 
If you are a placement student and would like to stand for a student leader role, please email suweb@bath.ac.uk with the name of the group and position you'd like to stand for. 

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SU Executive Committee Elections

Most Execs all sit above the range of student groups in their area.

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