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When you join the University of Bedfordshire, you don't just join the University - you also become a member of Bedfordshire Students' Union (Beds SU)!

We are here to help every student get the most out of their university experience. We campaign on issues that you care about, as well as provide lots of opportunities for you to meet new people, develop your skills, campaign for change and try something new!

Advice

In order to make sure your voice is heard throughout the year we rely on student representatives.

We have elected student representatives for different communities within the University to make sure we represent everyone.

You can become a student leader for any of the communities you are a part of.

Beds SU has two fantastic venues available – The Metro in Luton and The Hub in Bedford. Both venues were recently refurbished in a modern, rustic style.

Student Elections 2024

Vote now!

Voting in the Beds SU Student Elections is now open! All current University of Bedfordshire students are eligible to vote. Voting closes at 4pm on 7 March 2024

Vote now!

How does voting work?

The voting system at Beds SU is bespoke to us and therefore looks a little different to what you might see in a local/national election in the UK.

How to vote

All registered students at the University of Bedfordshire, from all UK campuses, are eligible to vote.

We use the Alternative Vote (AV) system. This means that voters can rank candidates in order of preference. Instead of putting a cross in a box next to your favourite candidate, voters can put a 1 next to their 1st choice, a 2 next to their 2nd choice, and so on. Voters can rank as many or as few candidates as they choose.

Meet the Candidates

You can find out more about all of our candidates by visiting our Meet the Candidates page.

Elections Support

Making a complaint

If you would like to lodge an grievance regarding a candidate's or their supported conduct during the election, please complete our online form

Grievance Form

Elections Rules

If you would like to better understand our elections rules, they can be viewed via the link below

Candidates

Candidates can continue to find all the information they need on the Candidates' Hub.

Problems Voting?

If you are having any issues with the voting process or can not vote at all, please contact us as soon as possible via email on elections@beds.ac.uk. Please note, this must be done before the closing time of the election.

Latest news and articles

Student Elections - The results are in

Thu 10 Oct, 2024 · 1 min read

Following a busy week of campaigning and voting, our Autumn student elections closed last Thursday, 10 October.

Choose your Part-time Faculty Officer NOW

Thu 3 Oct, 2024 · 2 mins read

Voting is now OPEN to elect a Part Time Faculty Officer for your Faculty.

Elections October 2024: Nominate now!

Mon 2 Sep, 2024 · 1 min read

Beds SU is run by students, for students.We have begun our search for the next group of student leaders who will lead the organisation through the 2024/25 academic year. The nomination period started on 2 September so read on to find out more...

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