Notice is hereby provided for the Guild of Students’ Officer Elections 2026.
Notice is hereby provided for the Guild of Students’ Officer Elections 2026. The Elections are to be held for the following positions:
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Full Time Officers
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Number to be Elected
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President
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1
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Activities and Employability Officer
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1
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Education Officer
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1
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International Officer
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1
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Postgraduate Officer
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1
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Sports Officer
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1
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Welfare and Community Officer
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1
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Part Time Officers
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Number to be Elected
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Disabled Students’ Officer
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1
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Ethnic Minority Officer
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1
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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Students’ Officer
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1
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Sustainability Officer
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1
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Trans and Non-Binary Students’ Officer
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1
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Women’s Officer
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1
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Formal Timeline:
The overall timeline for the elections is as follows:
- Nominations: Monday 12th January 2026 (10am) – Friday 13th February 2026 (4pm)
- Voting: Monday 9th March 2026 (10am) – Friday 13th March 2026 (4pm)
The timeline for Officer Elections 2026 will be communicated through our online webpages from Monday 12th January.
Additional Dates:
Between Monday 16th February and Friday 6th March 2026, candidates will be provided training and ongoing development in preparation for the Elections and results will look to be provided on Saturday 16th March 2026, 5pm onwards, subject to normal approval.
Applications Process:
All nominations will be submitted electronically through the Guild Website between Monday 12th January (10am) and Friday 13th February, (4pm).
Candidates can request support in submitting their nominations via the Student Voice Team.
Regulations and Rules Governing the Election:
Election Regulations govern Guild cross-campus elections and ensure they are free and fair at the Guild of Students. This is through the current Guild Bye-Law 8 in conjunction with our Guild Election Regulations.
As per the current Bye-Law 8 within the current Guild of Students’ Bye-Laws, all applicants and voters must be Full Members of the Guild of Students to nominate themselves and vote. As outlined within our Election Regulations Full Members may only stand in elections for liberation positions, who self-define as belonging to that liberation group.
Contacting the Guild Elections Team:
Please send all questions regarding the elections through to the Student Voice Team.
This is your opportunity represent the University of Birmingham community on the key issues that matter most and help students and researchers to make the most of University life, so be sure to learn all about the available roles via our website following the full launch of the Elections Webpage on Monday 12th January.