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Being a NUS Conference Delegate

 

Any GCU student can stand to be elected as a delegate to the NUS Scotland conference to represent the students of GCU

The dates and locations for the conferences are as follows: 

University of Stirling, 27th & 28th March 2024

Why become an NUS Conference Delegate? 

These events are NUS’ democratic conferences and one is held in each part of the UK. In our democratic spaces, we come together to grasp at the root of the big issues facing students today.

NUS is led by students and students’ unions. You actively shape and lead our campaigns. Every year we run a series of events across the UK to bring together students and build focused, high-impact campaigns that can win. 


Understanding your role as an NUS Conference Delegate

As a delegate you have 3 main roles as a National Union of Students (NUS) Conference Delegate which include: voting on policy, voting in elections, and voting on reports.

      Policy – setting the direction of NUS

You will discuss and vote on motions that will become the policy of NUS when passed. The policy will inform NUS about what you, its student members, think about key issues. This policy will be interpreted and enacted by the National Executive Council members.

     Elections – choosing the leadership of NUS

You will be able to choose the leadership of NUS. The positions you can vote for will depend on the conference you attend. At NUS Scotland Conference you can vote for the President of NUS Scotland. To find out more about the election including how to stand in the NUS election, click here

     Accountability – reviewing the work of NUS

You will be reviewing the work of the various committees and groups within NUS as well as the accounts and estimates presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). During these report sessions, you will receive an overview of the work and have the opportunity to hold to account the officers responsible by asking them questions and voting on whether to approve it.


Find out more about how NUS works.
Find out more about the NUS Scotland Conference.

Interested? 

The elections for NUS Scotland Delegates will take place alongside the Full Time Officer elections in Trimester 2. There are usually between 5-7 delegates elected (determined by the spaces allocated to GCU by NUS) The Student President is the leader of the delegation and secures one of the delegate spaces to the conferences. The Students' Association will pay for the conference fee and travel expenses. Optional nights' accommodations and special requests costs (unless for accessibility reasons) will be paid by the delegate.

When the nominations are open, to nominate yourself for the role of  NUS Scotland Conference Delegate either follow this link or select 'your account/profile' at the top right of the page and then select 'My Nominations' from the side menu. (Please Note: you must be logged in to nominate yourself!)


Read our Election Rules

All students at Glasgow Caledonian University are automatically members of GCU Students' Association.
This membership is free for current GCU students.

 

      

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