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Are you interested in running for Student Council but don't know where to start? Check out the Candidate Handbook with a checklist and key information. Read carefully before you submit your nomination:

Candidate Handbook

 

To learn more about Student Council in general, when it meets and how it works, read up on it in the Student Council Handbook:

Student Council Handbook

 

 

Student Council Election 2026/27

Student Council is the elected decision-making body of the Students' Union. The Council consists of School Representatives (Conveners), the Chair, Campus Representatives and others.

  • 28 posts are up for election.
  • Nominations close at 12:00 on Monday 28 September 2026 (in 6 days)
  • The polls open at 09:00 on Friday 2 October 2026 (in 10 days)
Post List
Read more about the positions up for election and what each role entails.

 

Contact ausareps@abdn.ac.uk for more information.

 

If you have concerns about the behaviour of a candidate or their campaign team, please email sucomplaints@abdn.ac.uk. The rules for the Student Council Elections 2026 can be found here.