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Election Candidates for Autumn 2020

Here you can see each candidate that is standing for each of the 13 positions up for election this week. Make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom to see every position!

NUS Delegate

The NUS delegates are responsible for representing the views of Birkbeck Students on a national level at NUS’ National Conference. NUS Delegates have voting rights, and will attend National Conference and vote on proposed motions that will shape NUS’ priorities throughout the following year. We have a total of 3 Delegate spaces available (with one space reserved for a woman delegate). 

Chair of Council

The Chair of the Student Council is responsible for the ensuring that the Student Council runs effectively in meetings and throughout the year. The Chair must ensure that, where responsibility is delegated to committees and individuals in the interests of efficiency, appropriate reports are made back to Council on the progress of those responsibilities. The Chair is also responsible for holding the Paid Part-time Officers to account.

Mature Students' Officer

Birkbeck has a high percentage of mature students. The Mature Students Officer is responsible for ensuring that the voices of mature students are being heard throughout all of the Union's and College's work, and on Student Council.

Employment Rights & Trade Union Officer

The Employment Rights and Trade Union Liaison Officer is responsible for representing Birkbeck students and ensuring their voices are heard through any of the Union's work relating to employment rights and trade unions.

Welfare & Community Officer

The Welfare and Community Officer is responsible for representing Birkbeck Students and ensuring that their voices are heard through any of the Union's work relating to student welfare and community building, and on Student Council.

Postgraduate Students' Officer

The Postgraduate Officer is responsible for representing the views and interests of the Postgraduate Students at Birkbeck, encouraging participation of Postgraduate Students in the Union and advancing the welfare of such students.

International Students' Officer

The International Students Officer is responsible for representing the views and interests of International Students studying at Birkbeck. They will encourage participation in Union events and help to organise activities for International students.

Parents & Caring Responsibilities Officer

The Parent and Caring Responsibilities Officer is responsible for ensuring that the voices of parents and carers at Birkbeck are heard throught the year in all Union and College campaigns.

Anti-Racism & Anti-Facism Officer

The Anti-Racism & Anti-Fascism Officer is responsible for representing students and ensuring that their voices are heard through any of the Union's anti-racism and anti-fascism campaigns and wider work.

Environmental & Ethics Officer 

The Environmental and Ethics Officer is responsible for representing Birkbeck Students and ensuring their voices are heard through any of the Union's work relating to the Environment and ethics at Birkbeck.

Stratford Campus Officer

The Stratford Campus Officer is responsible for representing the views and interests of students who study at the Stratford Campus at Student Council. They will encourage enagement of Stratford Campus students in Union and College activities 

Academic Representatives

The Student Council includes Academic Representatives in its membership, to ensure each department is represented. The Academic Rep for your department is responsible for ensuring that the views of students in your department are heard at Student Council.