Elections

Here you can find out all about how elections work at SOAS SU.

What are SOAS SU Elections?

SOAS SU is an independent, democratic organisation (charity) led by students elected by our members (SOAS students). In our elections, students can stand to be and vote for elected student leaders, some voluntary and some paid. These representatives are your voice and act on your behalf in the Union, University, and wider community, fighting for you on an institutional, local and national level. It is so important for students to take part and vote in these elections so that individuals who represent YOUR views are elected.

RSA Election 2025/26

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations open at 09:00 on Monday 28 April 2025 (in 3 days and 22 hours)

The polls open at 10:00 on Wednesday 21 May 2025 (in 3 weeks and 5 days)

Post List
Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

What is the RSA?

RSA is the Research Students' Association. You can find more infomration about them here: https://soasunion.org/representingyou/researchstudentsassociation/

How can you get involved?  

You can get involved by nominating yourself for the roles of President or Vice-President in our RSA elections, which are held annually in Term 3, by nominating yourself for Part-time Officer positions held in Term 1, or by standing for departmental student representative roles in Term 1 which will automatically place you on the RSA board. From here, you can volunteer to participate in committees that interest you.  

What are the election RULES? 

  1. Candidates must treat other candidates, students and members of the public with respect. This includes engaging in healthy debate, not campaigning negatively or defaming individuals' character.  

  2. Candidates’ campaigns should be fully transparent and accountable to the union.  

  3. Candidates must not do anything to gain an unfair advantage.  

  4. Candidates must not undermine the fair and democratic running of elections.  

  5. Candidates shall be responsible for the actions of their campaign teams. 

  6. Candidates must not break any general Union and School rules and regulations. This also includes the Law. 

If you feel that any rules have been breached, please contact SU Elections - SUelections@soas.ac.uk

 

What is the timeline? 

Monday 28 April - nominations open

Friday 16 May - nominations close

Wednesday 21 May - elections open

Monday 26 May - elections close

 

 

You'll need to log into the SOASUnion website using your student log-in to see full details and vote in the election!

If you are experiencing any issues, please email reps@soas.ac.uk

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