Key information

From rules and regs to tips on winning an election – you’ll find it all here.

Illustrated calendar reading 22nd Feb

Candidate checklist

1.Nominate yourself

If you want a chance to be in our next Student Officer team, you've got to put your name in the running.

We've also got a handy guide on how to nominate yourself, featuring some top tips on how to put your best self forward, too.

You can also recommend someone who you think would make a great officer too! A friend, a course mate, why not make their day?

2 Dec - 7 Feb

2.Attend elections 101 session

This is where we'll help make sense of what the Elections are, and answer any questions you may have.

13 Dec - 11:00 - 12:30 (Online)

21 Jan - 15:00 - 16:30

29 Jan - 15:30 - 17:00 (Online)

6 Feb - 13:00 - 14:30

6 Feb - 17:00 - 18:30

3. Attend how to win an election session

This session is designed to tell you everything you need to know to create the best campaign possible. Compulsory for anyone running in the Elections.

7 Feb - 14:00 - 16:00

4. Candidate Mixer

This is your chance chance to meet other potential candidates and have a chat with about elections in a laid back environment. It's also your chance to form an Elections Team if you want to.

7 Feb - 16:00 - 17:00

6. Start campaigning

Put your plans into action, get your name out there and give it your best shot.

19 February

7.Candidate Q&A sessions

This is your chance to let people know your plans should you make it as an Officer, expect questions from other students and put your best self forward.

19 Feb - 13:00 - 15:00

20 Feb - 24:00 - 17:30

8. Get votes!

Where the students at Manchester Met vote for their next officer team to lead The Union.

24 - 27 Feb

9. Results night

The main event. Bring your friends, family and get ready for us to elect our brand new Student Officer Team.

27 Feb