SOAS SU — Elections 2026

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Preferenda Portfolio Part-Time Officers 2026/27

These are voluntary, part-time executive roles. Officers remain in post until 31 July 2027 and typically commit around 2–3 hours per week.

Expand a role below to see what it involves. Nominations close at 5pm on 23 October 2026, candidates are announced on 26 October, voting runs from 10am on 27 October to 5pm on 28 October, and results are announced on 28 October 2026. Nominate yourself.

Liberation Caucuses

Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your caucus within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your caucus with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your caucus within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your caucus with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your caucus within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your caucus with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your caucus within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your caucus with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your caucus within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your caucus with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your caucus within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your caucus with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points

Portfolio Roles

Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points
Salary: Voluntary · Term: 29 Oct 2026 – 31 Jul 2027 · Hours: Approx 2–3 hrs/week
- Champion initiatives related to your elected cause within the SU and University
- Coordinate campaigns relating to your elected cause with the rest of the SU
- Deliver campaigns and activities as laid out by Union Policy
- Work alongside students, finding out their views and advocating on their behalf
- Support student-led campaigns and projects to improve student experience
- Represent SOAS students on School Committees where requested
- Attend and participate in General Meetings and Union Forums
- Create positive change by carrying out Union Policy and your manifesto points

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Black Students Caucus +

Women's Caucus +

LGBTQ+ Students Caucus +

Disabled Students Caucus +

Trans* and Gender Identity Students Caucus +

Working Class Students Caucus +

Part-Time International Students' Officer +

Part-Time Sustainability Officer +

Part-Time Anti-Racism Action Officer +

Part-Time Afrikan Studies Officer +

Mature Students Officer +

Sports Officer +

Mental Health Awareness and Neurodivergent Student Officer +

Distance Learning Officer +

Students Against Securitisation and Surveillance (SASS) Officer +

Campaigns Officer +

Open-Place Officer +

Vote.
Stand.
Shape Your SU.