How to write a manifesto?
Writing an election manifesto needn’t be something to tear your hair out about. Essentially, your manifesto should state what you would plan to do in your time of office, and what changes you would make. It isn’t an excuse to bad mouth your opposition, or make unrealistic promises. Take some time before you write it to think about what you believe you can achieve and what the voters would respond to.
Click here for a link to a guide for writing a manifesto.
Elections Surgery
There is a weekly surgery for anyone who has any questions about these elections to come along. If you’re not sure about what position to stand for, what you need to do to get nominated, how your manifesto looks or just interested in the process. Come along any Monday between 1pm and 2pm to find us in The Study on the second floor of the UCLU building at 25 Gordon Street.
Every Monday
1pm – 2pm
The Study
Candidates' Briefing
The Candidates Briefing will take place at 5:30pm on Thursday 09 February in the Ramsay Lecture Theatre (maps and directions below).
The Declaration of Nominations will take place during the Candidates' Briefing.
You will also find out information about the running your campaign and what support is available.
All candidates running in these elections must attend the Candidates’ Briefing.
Key Dates for Candidates
What? |
| When? |
| Where? |
Nominations open |
| 10am, Monday 23 January 2012 |
| Online |
Nominations close |
| 5pm, Thursday 02 February 2012 |
| Online |
Candidates' Briefing and Declaration of Nominations |
| 5:30pm, Thursday 09 February 2012 |
| Ramsay Lecture Theatre |
Campaigning starts |
| Monday 27 February 2012 |
| Online and all over campus |
Voting opens |
| 10am, Friday 02 March 2012 |
| Online |
Voting closes |
| 10am, Friday 09 March 2012 |
| Online |
Elections Results Party |
| Friday 09 March 2012 |
| TBC |
Maps and Directions
The Ramsay Lecture Theatre is on the ground floor of the Christopher Ingold Building (Chemistry) on Gordon Street.
The Study is located on the second floor of the UCLU building at 25 Gordon Street.
The Sabbatical Suite is located on the fourth floor of the UCLU building at 25 Gordon Street.
A map of the UCL campus is available here. [link to campus map]
A map of the UCL campus is available here.
Important documents and further information
Elections Guidance Document (PDF)
UCLU Memorandum & Articles of Association (PDF)
UCLU Bye-laws (PDF)
Positions available and more info
Staff Student Protocol (PDF)
UCLU Democratic Structure (PDF)
Have a question?
For questions or queries regarding the elections please contact one of the following:
James Skuse
Democracy & Communications Officer
dc.officer@ucl.ac.uk
020 7679 7985
Simon To
Representation & Campaigns Manager
simon.to@ucl.ac.uk
020 7679 7707