Part Time Officer Elections
The Part-time Officers are current students of TU Dublin and remain students for the duration of their term in office. These positions are taken up on a part-time basis alongside the students studies.
These are paid positions where the officeholder will normally work up to 6 hours per week, and they are paid according to the living wage guidelines, which are currently €14.80 per hour.
1 Year Term of Office – July 1st, 2026, to June 30th, 2027
Key Dates to Know
- Nominations open: 16th February
- Nominations close: 12:00pm, 27th February
- Candidates announced: 2nd March
- Campaigning begins: 2nd March
- Leadership debate: 4th March
- Voting opens: 10th March
- Voting closes: 12th March
- Count & Results: 13th March
Postgraduate Officer
Postgraduate Officer is the only Part-Time Officer role that is not filled via Student Council hustings. This roll will be voted for via ballot papers, alongside the Full-Time Officer roles from 11-12th March. ONLY Postgraduate Officers can vote for the Postgraduate role.
| Campus: | Location: | Date(s) | Times |
| Aungier Street | Main Foyer | 10th - 12th March 2026 | 9:30am – 7:30pm |
| BIMM (Francis St) | Main Foyer | 11th March 2026 | 10:30am – 3:30pm |
| Blanchardstown | Main Foyer | 10th - 12th March 2026 | 9:30am – 7:30pm |
| Bolton Street | Stage Area | 10th - 12th March 2026 | 9:30am – 7:30pm |
| Linenhall | Main Foyer | 11th March 2026 | 10:30am – 3:30pm |
Grangegorman: East Quad | Main Foyer
| 10th - 12th March 2026 | 9:30am – 7:30pm |
| Grangegorman: Central Quad | Main Foyer
| 10th - 12th March 2026 | 9:30am – 7:30pm |
| Tallaght | Main Foyer | 10th - 12th March 2026 | 9:30am – 7:30pm |
| Premier House | Premier House Foyer | 11th March 2026 | 10:20am – 3:30pm |
Part-Time Officers
Hustings* for Part-Time Officer candidates will take place on the 5th of March at 6pm in a Student Council Meeting in EQ-002. This meeting is mandatory for all candidates. Following the Student Council meeting, the Councilors will receive an online Ballot paper and select the Part-Time Officers of their choice. At the conclusion of the 24-hour voting period, the names of the successful candidates will be announced and contacted.
*(an event where each candidate can outline what they hope to achieve if elected, relevant experience, skills, passion, why they should be chosen)
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RUN for Part-Time Officer
If not YOU, then WHO?
Why Become a Part-Time Officer?
Flexible Leadership: Make an impact while managing your studies and other commitments.
Focus on What Matters: Represent specific student groups or issues you’re passionate about.
Gain Valuable Experience: Build skills in leadership, advocacy, and project management.
Connect with Peers: Work closely with other student leaders and the Student Union.
Enhance Your CV: Stand out with experience in a leadership role that fits your schedule.
What Will You Do as a Part-Time Officer?
Represent Student Interests: Advocate for specific groups, such as mature students, international students, or students with disabilities.
Collaborate on Campaigns: Work with the Student Union to create and run campaigns focused on your area of responsibility.
Attend Meetings: Participate in council and committee meetings, providing insight and feedback from your perspective.
Organize Events: Plan and execute events and initiatives that support your designated group or issue.
Be a Voice for Change: Help shape university policies that impact the wider student body.
Here you'll find a document that outlines the Post Specification for all TU Dublin SU Full-Time and Part-Time Officer
Who Can Run?
Any TU Dublin Student! Whether you’re studying full-time, part-time, undergraduate, or postgraduate, we need YOU.
Election Day: Encourage students to vote and support your candidacy!