VOTE LIKE A STUDENT

MEET THE WINNERS

Bryony Dougherty

Thoughtful | Empathetic | Pragmatic

Why do you want to represent your community?

I believe that the community in Loughton should have a stronger relationship with its minorities. I want to create a community where everyone feels safe and welcome within themselves as drama school is tough enough as it is. I want to advocate for causes like this as they are important to me as someone who is a person of colour and has experienced micro aggressions on campus. I want to be an advocate for what needs to be said.

How would you aim to engage with your community?

I would create events that celebrate the communities on campus such as women, people of colour and the lgbtq+ community. One thing I have in mind is to create a “bring-food-from-your-culture” event in which people can bring a part of their culture into the SU. Something I also have in mind is to invite guest speakers from the industry that could be a piece of inspiration for everyone (but especially to people from these marginalised communities ) on campus; this would be especially impactful for the likes of Black history month (for example) I would intend to create events that don’t separate these marginalised communities from the rest, but, to make the East 15 environment a celebration of everyone for everyone. I have already worked on improving welcome week by creating sessions where we talk about micro aggressions at drama school ,and, how not to be complicit in them - through further work I would implement more practices like this where there can be discussions and activities to help educate newcomers to the school. My aim is to create a space where minorities are celebrated and appreciated.

So How Does it all Work?

Essex SU is run by students, for students

The SU Communities Election is broken down into these stages...

BY 23:59 SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER

Interested in running? Let us know by expressing your interest by 23:59 Sunday 6 October.

It’s the first step towards becoming a 2024-25 Student Community Officer or Council Rep.

10:00 MONDAY 7 OCTOBER - 14:00 SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER

This is the phase where you can apply (put yourself forward) for 1 of the many roles.

You can only nominate yourself for one role.

CHOOSE FROM:

Tuesday 22 October | 14:00-15:00 | 4SW.6.18 | Colchester Campus
Wednesday 23 October | 19:00-20:00 | Online
Thursday 24 October | 11:00-12:00 | 4SW.6.18 | Colchester Campus

Now that you’re a candidate, it is time to find out all of the details and ensure you understand the rules and procedure of the SU Communities Election. It is also an opportunity to find out anything you want to know before campaigning starts.

You will have to attend one of the two sessions available to receive the full candidate briefing.

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER

All candidates will be announced by Essex SU as an official candidate in the SU Communities Election 2024/25.

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER - THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER

You can start promoting that you are running for a position in the SU Communities Election!

It is your chance to do everything that you can to get the most votes in your category.

Use this period to convince the student body that you are the best person for the role and that they should vote for you.

Use posters, social media posts, leafleting and campaigning on campus.

The Campaign Hub will be available for all candidates in Colchester to use.

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 10:00 - THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 16:00

And voting is open! Now’s the time to make sure your audience are voting!!!

All eligible students can vote for who they want to lead Essex SU. Voting is available online and in voting booths on the Squares. This is when campaigning gets to its most intense and you’re pushing to get as many people to vote for you as possible.

Students vote in order of preference.

FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER

The results of the SU Communities Election 2024/25 are announced and you will find out who will be leading your communities. If you’re a candidate, you cross your fingers that it’s you. Good luck!

The Rules

The election is free, fair, competitive and safe.

The following rules have been designed to ensure this…

Read The Rules

VOTE LIKE A STUDENT

MEET THE WINNERS

Why do you want to represent your community?

How would you aim to engage with your community?

So How Does it all Work?

Express Your Interest

Apply

Candidates Briefing

The Reveal

Campaigning

Vote

Results

The Rules