We, Your Students' Association, are an organisation led by students for students. Every year, students elect other students to lead the work of their Students' Association. This is a great opportunity for you to represent your fellow students and improve the student experience.
We exist to represent all students in the Highlands and Islands – whatever you study, wherever you study. There are various roles available where you can leave a legacy for students in your region and where you learn.
Elected student officers represent students' voices. They sit on the highest decision-making bodies of UHI and its academic partners, meet with local and national politicians, and campaign for change. They do all this to improve people’s lives.
To become an officer at Your Students' Association, you don’t need to submit a CV, attend an interview or have prior experience. All you need is a vision for students, and to secure the support of your fellow students in an election.
If you would like some more information on the elections, please get in touch with the elections coordinator, and they will be happy to assist you (hisa.returningofficer@uhi.ac.uk)
Upcoming By-Elections
Following on from the Spring Elections 2024, we are running a By-Election to recruit the following roles.
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Highland Theological College Depute Officer
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Argyll Depute Officer
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Orkney Depute Officer
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North, West & Hebrides - North Depute Officer
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North, West & Hebrides - Islands Depute Officer
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Moray Depute Officer
Recommend A Friend!
Do you know someone who would be perfect for one of our roles? A leader who doesn't know how good they would be for this opportunity? Submit one of our Recommend A Friend forms, and we'll let them know!
We don't even have to tell them it was you! Check out the form today!
Key Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Nominations Open |
Monday 15th April (10:00) |
| Nominations Close & Essentials Deadline |
Friday 26th April |
| Announcement of Candidates |
Monday 29th April |
| Supported Campaign Week Begins |
Monday 29th April |
| Voting Opens |
Tuesday 7th May (10:00) |
| Voting Closes |
Thursday 9th May (13:00) |
| Results Announced* |
Thursday 9th May (16:00) |
*The announcement of results is subject to complaints and issues.
Material Templates and Guidance
If you need help creating your materials, we have provided some templates and guidance for pledges and posters. Please find them below and use them to help create your candidates' materials. If you are struggling to access these templates or if you have any further questions, please direct them to the elections coordinator (hisa.returningofficer@uhi.ac.uk).
Nominations Guidebook
Nominations Guidebook
Pledges
Pledge Guidance
Pledge Template
Posters
Example Poster
Poster Template 1
Poster Template 2
Poster Template 3