Every academic year the Society Elections take place.
Each Society must take part in the elections to keep the society rolling on to the next academic year.
Find out more from your former VP Activities Meg!
Nominations
Why not have a go at leading your society?
Your chance to nominate yourself!
Nominations Open: 9am Monday 28th March 2022
Nominations Close: 5pm Friday 1st April 2022
Voting
Who leads your society?
You decide!
Voting Opens: 9am Monday 4th April 2022
Voting Closes: 5pm Thursday 7th April 2022
Results: 2pm Friday 8th April 2022
The Compulsory Roles
Have a read through the following committee role descriptions, one might be the perfect fit for you!
Role Descriptions – President
This is the role description for the President which includes a list of duties and responsibilities
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Role Descriptions – VP Finance
This is the role description for the VP Finance which includes a list of duties and responsibilities
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Role Descriptions – VP Social
This is the role description for the VP Social which includes a list of duties and responsibilities
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Why be part of a society committee?
Employability skills and certificate, which is great for the CV! Find out more here
A chance to plan fun things for your society!
Funding and promotion for your society!
Special deals on and off campus!
Free room bookings on campus to meet up!
Society webpage and online shop!
Free equipment, tools and resources!
How to Stand and/or Vote
On the Key Dates you will be able to STAND and/or VOTE via your society webpage (located just above your accreditation) see screenshot below.
Log-in (top right) and go to your society page.
Scroll down to the elections and click ‘Post List’
Then click ‘Show all posts’
Scroll to find the post you wish to stand for.
Shortcut: Press buttons Ctrl F and type the name of your the society i.e. ‘Paramedic’ into the box that pops up for quick find.
Do I have to write a manifesto?
No, that is not necessary, just write a short statement on why you would be good for the role and if you like include a photo of yourself.
Can I Stand? Can I Vote?
If you want to stand/vote in your society, buy your membership now! brightonsu.com/societies
This video shows you how to join and view your membership vimeo.com/240323889
🔧 If you have any technical issues please email bsusocieties@brighton.ac.uk and we can add you in manually 