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Candidate Guidance
The candidate hub is here with resources and guides to help you campaign and run in the SU elections.

For any questions and help, then please contact the student voice team: studentvoice@su.plymouth.ac.uk.
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How to vote - videos & info

12th February

Deadline: Completion of training

16th February

Deadline: Deadline for all profile content

23rd February

Deadline: Deadline for any additional content

4th March

Open Meeting

1st March

Candidate announcement

4th March 8th March

Voting Period

4th March

Open Meeting in the SU

5th March

Elections roadshow on the SU roof

7th March

Elections stall on the SU roof

8th March

Results Night

Compulsory Candidate Training

Elections Training

Linkedin Learning

Every student at the University of Plymouth has free access to Linkedin Learning. We have gathered a variety of useful videos for student candidates to learn how to digitally promote themselves and develop skills to run a successful campaign as well as building your LinkedIn profile for the future.

Setting up your free Linkedin University account and other information LinkedIn Learning Candidate Training

Submit a Query

If you have questions about any aspect of the election process and would like further information, or are concerned about the behaviour of another candidate, contact our Student Voice Team who will be happy to discuss your query further. Let us know your query by completing the form below. This form will be shared with the Student Voice team only who will get in touch with you to discuss further.

Submit a query

Encouraging digital engagement

We want to help you to connect with as many students as possible and for you to consider a number of digital methods of communication. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

All University of Plymouth students have free access to some of to Unis software from home.
Free University Software

How to effectively use social media platforms during campaigning week

Tips and guidance on the use of social media.

Taking a Professional Photo

Make sure your Candidate Photo is the best it can be for your profile.

Creating online engagement

It's easier than ever to create an online community of your own.

How to use LinkedIn Learning

Learn online, at your own pace, with a library of 5,000+ creative, business, and technology courses, on subjects from art to Zend.

Improving your Public Speaking

Nervousness is normal. Practice and prepare!

Free online software

Here are a range of free tools that are available to you, we have gathered tutorials for most of these tools in your Linkedin Learning playlist.

FAQs

What support will I get?
All reps will be given training by UPSU so they feel prepared and confident to take on the responsibilities of their chosen.
You will be supported by staff at UPSU, in particular the Student Voice team who are there to support reps to do the best they can with their role. You will have the opportunity for regular catch ups to make sure you are on track
What do I have to do once I nominate myself?
- When you nominate yourself, we will ask you a few questions about you, your motivations, and potential ideas.
- Once nominations close on Monday 5th February, you will have to wait until Monday 5th March until voting starts to begin your campaign effort
Can I ask student groups to support me in the election?
Yes, candidates can find out more about endorsement from students groups in our Endorsement Guidance for Candidates
What is a campaign?
A campaign is where you can share your ideas and convince others to vote for you in the upcoming election. How you do this is up to you!
There are rules as to what you can and cannot do as part of your campaign, including your spending. If you are unsure of any of the rules, please contact the Student Voice team at studentvoice@su.plymouth.ac.uk
When would I start?
Those who have been elected would begin three weeks of training on the 24th June 2024 (you must be available during this time).
This period will be when the previous offices handover their roles to new officers.
The role officially starts on July 1st.