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We are running a By-Election for the posts of VP for Academic Affairs (Full-time) and Post-graduate officer (Part-time) from 5th-7th August 2025. Nominations and voting will be managed via Mi-Voice, with unique voting links sent directly to students’ university email addresses. These links will also be accessible through our Instagram stories and website.
VP forAcademic Affairs (Full-time, €34,000/year)
The Academic Affairs Officer represents all students on academic matters, ensuring your voice is heard where it matters most. They lead on academic policy development, champion improvements to your learning experience, and work closely with TU Dublin and key stakeholders to create real change. From campaigns on teaching quality to influencing assessment policies, this is a leadership role that directly shapes students’ academic journey.
Postgraduate Officer(Part-time, €14.80/hour – Postgraduates only)
The Postgraduate Officer is the dedicated voice of all postgraduate students. Acting as a direct link between postgrads, TU Dublin, and the Students' Union, they represent your interests at every level. From organising events to participating in campaigns and meetings, this role works to enhance the postgraduate experience both academically and socially. Please note: only registered postgraduate students can vote for this position.
Nominations go live 14th July at 9am and will close on 25th July at 12pm. If you’ve ever wanted to make your mark, influence decisions, and be remembered as a leader, this is your moment. The nomination link will be landing in your inbox soon and will also be shared on our website and Instagram. So, stay tuned! If you have any questions, feel free to slide into our DM on Instagram or shoot us an email.
Election Timeline – Key Dates
Nominations Open: 14th July at 9:00 AM
Nominations Close: 25th July at 12:00 PM
Candidate Announcements: 25th July at 2:00 PM
Candidates & Campaign Managers Meeting: 28th July (10 AM)
Leadership Debate / Hustings: 28th July (3.30 PM)
Online Campaigning: 28th July (post-hustings) to 1st August at 12:00 PM
Voting Period: 5th August at 9:00 AM to 7th August at 3:00 PM
Results Announced: 7th August at 4:00 PM
MEET YOUR SU ELECTED OFFICER TEAM 25/26
What are Executive Elections?
The Executive is the name given to the team of Full-Time officers . In TU Dublin Students’ Union (SU) the Officer Elections are a vote that happen every year, where all students of TU Dublin get to vote for who they would like to lead the TU Dublin SU for the next Academic Year.
Ever wondered what a year in TU Dublin SU looks like as an elected Officer? Find out here:
THE ROLES
Open the PDF below that outlines the Post Specification for all TU Dublin SU Full-Time and Part-Time Officer Positions.
Experience
These roles provide exceptional experience and insight in various areas that will set you up for success in the working world such as:
- Governance
- Leadership
- Human Resources
- Campaigning
- Representation
- Advocacy
Full-Time Officer Package
TU Dublin SU offers an attractive and competitive package to officers who are successful in the election:
- President: approx €35,000 per annum.
- Vice-Presidents: approx €34,000 per annum.
- Work Phone & Laptop.
- Other Perks and Benefits:
In the role as a Full Time Officer at the Students’ Union you will be presented with a variation of supports and benefits including but not limited to:- High Quality Leadership Training
- Full-Time Staff Support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- All-expenses paid work trips.
- Networking Opportunities.
HOW TO RUN
The term of Office for the Full-time Officers runs from July 1st to June 30th . These positions are open to all registered TU Dublin students to consider.
There are some specific restrictions as follows
For the Campus Vice President (VP) positions, candidates must be registered on a Programme that is primarily based on the specific campus where they are running for election – e.g., in Blanchardstown for the Blanchardstown Campus VP position, in Aungier St, BIMM, Bolton St or Grangegorman Campus for the City Campus VP position, and in Tallaght for the Tallaght Campus VP position.
Here’s what you need to do!
- Decide what position you are interested in: Remember, you can only be nominated for one position.
- Write your Manifesto: this is the document that tells students what you hope to achieve if elected, outlines your experience, skills, passion, why you are the right person to lead the Union etc.
- Find your Campaign Manager: this is the student who will help you to organise and run your Election Campaign and must be a currently registered TU Dublin student.
- Get the required number of TU Dublin students needed to formally ‘nominate’ you. Candidates for all positions must get nominated by current students, these are called ‘Proposers’, and are students who support you running as a candidate, and they must sign your Nomination Form. Proposers must be registered TU Dublin students. For Full-Time positions you need 75 ‘Proposers’.
- Complete the Nomination Form: the nominations form can be found here.
- Get your Proposers details, write your Manifesto and get Election Photo: Send all to elections@tudublinsu.ie before the close of Nominations.
- NOTE: Late / incomplete nominations cannot be accepted – for a successful nomination you need to have filled out the Nomination form correctly and the documents must be received before the deadline.
After the close of Nominations, you must:
- Attend the Candidates meeting with your Campaign Manager.
- Start Campaigning after the candidates meeting!
Each candidate is allocated a budget for promotional activities. This will be explained in detail at the Candidates meeting - Attend the ‘Leadership Debate’.
- Voting takes place on all on all TU Dublin campuses.
- The Votes will be counted and the names of the successful candidates who will lead the Students’ Union will be announced thereafter.