President Elections 26/27🗳️

Voting opens from 10am on Friday 20th March and closes at 4pm on Thursday 26st March. When you vote, you'll be entered into a prize draw.

All Abertay students can stand in our annual election to become President of Academia & Welfare or President of Activities & Oppertunities, and every student can vote to decide who they'll be.

The President of Academia & Welfare or President of Activities & Oppertunities roles are full-time paid positions and involve taking a year out of your study (unless you are set to graduate). 

One student can be successfully elected to each role.

 

Benefits of being a Sabbatical Officer

  • £24,000 salary
  • 33 days annual leave + 8 days off during winter break
  • Casual dress code
  • Flexible hours and hybrid working
  • First-class training & development
  • Sets you up for any job!

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Elections timeline - overview

Nominations open

Monday 23rd February

Nominations close

Wednesday 18th March

Candidate training

Thursday 19th March

Campaigning begins

Friday 20th March

Elections open

Friday 20th March

Elections close

Thursday 26th March

Results announced

Friday 27th March

Handover

Over a number of weeks ahead of the start date

Employment induction

Monday 22nd June

New officers start

Monday 29th June

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Running for student president gives you a unique opportunity to enact and encourage real change in both the students association and wider university.

The role allows you to amplify the voices of your fellow students and make a difference across campus. It is truly an opportunity for you to grow both professionally and personally while working with a wonderful group of people who genuinely care for the student body at Abertay. Give it a go, you won't regret it.

Livi - President 23/24