This is how students shape student life
If you’re new to University, you might be wondering what “Student Elections” even are — or why they matter to you. You’re not alone.
Student Elections are simply how students choose other students to represent them and help improve student life at HWU. That could be things like teaching and assessment, wellbeing support, campus facilities, societies and volunteering, or making sure student voices are heard when decisions are made.
You don’t need to know anything about elections to take part — and you don’t need to be “into politics”. This is about students, everyday experiences, and making things better together.
What are Student Elections?
Once a year, students vote to elect representatives for the Student Union.
These representatives are students just like you. They:
Listen to what students care about
Raise issues on behalf of students
Work with the University to make improvements
Help shape what the Students’ Union focuses on
They’re there to speak up for students — including those who don’t usually feel confident speaking up themselves.
Why should I care?
Even if you never plan to run for a role, Student Elections affect your experience at university.
The students elected:
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influence decisions that impact your studies and wellbeing
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help improve services and support on campus
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represent student views when changes are being discussed
Voting is a simple way to have a say in what student life looks like — without needing to attend meetings or get heavily involved.