Elections

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.

Student Group Elections

For students interested in running one of our societies, sports clubs, or other student groups.

Postgraduate Network Elections 2025-26

Postgraduate Network By-Elections 2025-26

The Postgraduate Network is your opportunity to shape the postgraduate experience at the University of Bath. Whether you're a taught or research postgraduate student, these elections allow you to stand for a leadership role or vote for peers who will represent your interests across the Students' Union and the wider university. Elected representatives work to build a stronger, more inclusive postgraduate community by: Advocating for postgraduate needs and concerns Organising events and initiatives that support wellbeing, academic success, and social connection Collaborating with SU Officers and staff to improve student life Whether you're passionate about mental health, academic support, community building, or simply want to make a difference, this is your chance to get involved, lead change, and ensure postgraduate voices are heard.

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 14 hours)

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PGT Autoverse Society Elections 2025-26

PGT Autoverse Society By-Elections 2025-26

6 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 17:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 19 hours)

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Bath Postgraduate Investment Fund Society Elections 2025-26

Bath Postgraduate Investment Fund Society By-Elections 2025-26

4 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 17:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 19 hours)

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Diversity & Support Group Committees

No elections are currently running

Media group Committees

Media Autumn By-Election

6 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 14 hours)

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Society Committees

No elections are currently running

Volunteer Committees

No elections are currently running

Arts Committee Elections

No elections are currently running

Sports Committee Elections

No elections are currently running

SU Executive Committee Elections

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

Diversity & Support Exec

No elections are currently running

Sport Exec

No elections are currently running

Activities Exec

No elections are currently running

Media Exec

Media Autumn By-Election

6 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 14 hours)

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Doctoral Exec

No elections are currently running

PGT Exec

No elections are currently running

Academic Elections

Put yourself forward to represent students within your academic discipline.

Read more about what it takes to be an Academic Rep.

Academic Reps

Academic Rep Semester 1 By-Elections 25/26

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 and Postgraduate Taught students. Nominate yourself to be the voice of students! For issues contact: su-voice@bath.ac.uk.

5 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 14 hours)

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Doctoral Reps

No current election

Faculty Reps

Faculty Rep Semester 1 By-Election 25/26

Faculty Representatives are elected by students in their faculty/school. It is their responsibility to represent students' views at a Faculty Level to discuss the big issues that are affecting students. Nominate yourself to be the voice of students. For issues, contact: su-voice@bath.ac.uk.

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 14 hours)

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Department Rep

No elections are currently running

Senate Rep

No elections are currently running

SUmmit

SUmmit Open-Place Student Reps by-election 2025/26

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.

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Friday 17 October 2025 (in 38 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Monday 20 October 2025 (in 4 days and 14 hours)

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