AU elections in November: Register as a candidate now
Your university education gets even better when you or your fellow students have a seat at the table. Stand for election to your local board of studies or academic council and make your voice heard. This year, you can also stand for election to the AU board. Register as a candidate from 7 to 11 October.
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Do you ever get the feeling that something needs to change on your degree programme or in your department or faculty? Now is the time to do something about it – and to learn new skills at the same time.
In November, students will elect their representatives to the various boards of studies, the five academic councils, and the AU board – the university’s highest authority.
Could this be you?
As a member of the board of studies or the academic council, you will have a say in important decisions on topics such as academic regulations, exam planning and teaching assessments. You will also get the chance to help implement all the small and large initiatives that can improve your life as a student.
In addition to being able to influence decisions, you’ll become part of the student political community at AU. You’ll get to know the university from an entirely different perspective, and you’ll gain valuable experience within university politics. As an added bonus, you’ll also boost your CV.
This year, in addition to the general student elections, there are elections that PhD students can participate in, for example for seats on the PhD councils.
How to stand for election:
If you want to get involved, you can register as a candidate online between 09:00 on Monday 7 October and 12:00 on Friday 11 October.
- Sign in to the e-vote election system using your AU ID and password.
- Complete the online registration form.
In the e-vote system, you can also check which elections you’re eligible to stand and vote in.
Read more about registration and AU’s democratic decision-making bodies at au.dk/election
Elections at AU
Each year in November there are elections at Aarhus University. This is when members are elected to various councils, boards and committees as well as the AU board. Who can vote and for what offices varies over a four-year period.
In 2024, only students can participate in the elections, which include two places for student representatives on the AU board – the university’s highest authority. The polls will be open from 11 to 14 November. Find out more at au.dk/elections