How to Nominate Yourself

Remember that nominations are open from the 29th September and close on the 13th October at 10am.

1. Visit the Online Nomination Portal: Head to the Nomination Portal Below and log in using your Birkbeck student credentials.

2. Write a Manifesto: Write a small manifesto as to why students should vote for you and why you are passionate about the role (max 500 words). This is what students will see before they cast their vote.

3. If You Want to Become an Academic Rep: Any student can be an academic representative, all you have to do is ask your lecturer at the start of term. You don't need to go through the portal.

Student Parliament

Student Parliament Elections 2025-26

This election is for the Birkbeck Students' Union Student Parliament Elections. Only current students can nominate and vote. You can only nominate yourself for one role.

Birkbeck Students' Union

17 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 23:50 on Monday 13 October 2025 (in 4 days and 22 hours)

The polls open at 10:00 on Tuesday 14 October 2025 (in 5 days and 8 hours)

Post List: Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

Head of Faculty

Student Head of Faculty 2025

This election is for the Student Head of Faculty. Only students within the Faculty will be able to Nominate and Vote.

6 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 23:50 on Monday 13 October 2025 (in 4 days and 22 hours)

The polls open at 09:00 on Tuesday 14 October 2025 (in 5 days and 7 hours)

Post List: Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

Society and Sports Clubs

Society & Sports Club Elections 2025-26

Sports & Societies range from sports clubs such as football, archery and badminton, to activities like film nights, mixers and drinks at the bar. The activities are led by the elected Captain/Chair, Vice-Chair and Treasurer of each Sports and Society. Society roles The chair of the Society leads on important decisions, is the key contact and reference point for the members, the committee, the Students Union as well as the University and external organisations. The Vice-Chair ensures efficient, democratic and transparent running of the committee and full participation at meetings pertaining to all members. The Treasurer ensures that the Society or Sports Club’s financial matters run smoothly. Sports Club The Captain leads on important decisions regarding assembling a team, BUCS competition registration, coach, venue and storage matters as well as being the main point of contact for the SU. The Chair supports the Captain and ensures efficient, democratic and transparent running of the committee and full participation at meetings pertaining to all members. The Treasurer ensures that the Society or Sports Club’s financial matters run smoothly.

68 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 10:00 on Monday 13 October 2025 (in 4 days and 8 hours)

The polls open at 11:00 on Tuesday 14 October 2025 (in 5 days and 9 hours)

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Networks

Network Elections 2025-26

Our Networks are spaces for students who share a particular interest or identity. The key is in the name, Network. They exist to bring students together, create communities and campaign for change. Our Networks are completely student-led, they are your spaces. That’s why we are holding elections for the Network chair positions and for the Network team members. Together, the chair and team members set the direction of the Network and organize events. To become either a chair or team member, all you have to do is stand in the election for whichever Network you wish to be part of. This is a great volunteering opportunity to make a difference at Birkbeck!

Birkbeck Students' Union

21 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 23:59 on Monday 13 October 2025 (in 4 days and 22 hours)