Student representatives

These are the most junior positions available in these elections and provide a fantastic opportunity for students to become involved in our Representation system. All of the Union's policies are set by the Board of Management and student reps play a vital role within the Board as they are the voice of the membership within our decision making process. These are great roles for those who want to take their first steps within representation, increase their involvement with the QMU, become an active part of our community and influence change at the Union, the University and beyond. Positions available -

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CURRENT STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE A (CSR A)

4 seats - 12 month term

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CURRENT STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE B (CSR B)

3 seats - 6 month term

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FIRST YEAR CURRENT STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE B (FY CSR B)*

2 seats - 6 month term 

*Only open to students in their First Year of Matriculation at UofG

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FORMER STUDENT MEMBER (FSM)

2 seats - 12 month term

Convenors

These positions are key to the running of our Union as they head up our vital committees which ensure that we remain a Union for students, ran by students. Becoming a Convenor is a great opportunity to become more involved with the Union whilst concentrating on the committees you love. You can click on each position to learn more about the committee which they convene. 

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CHARITIES AND CAMPAIGNS CONVENOR

12 month term

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EVENTS CONVENOR

12 month term

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PUBLICATIONS CONVENOR

12 month term

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SOCIAL CONVENOR

12 month term

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TECH CONVENOR

12 month term

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Executive

The Executive positions are the most senior at the Queen Margaret Union with responsibilities which include governance as well as representation. These roles are also involved in the every day running of the QMU and are the successful candidates are expected to commit their time to the QMU. There is support available for the postholders from staff, alumni and other students. They are a fantastic platform to influence change whilst also growing your own potential. Here are the positions described by those who hold them.

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PRESIDENT

12 month term, full-time, paid sabbatical position

As President you are in charge of the Union, its Board and, its daily running alongside our management team. You will work with students and the University to represent students, improve the Union and be its public spokesperson. It’s a challenging, varied and rewarding role with lots of responsibility.

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VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP, CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

12 month term

As Vice President of Members, clubs and societies I am in charge of ensuring that all of our members and those who use are building are content and accessing everything they need. Opening affiliation for clubs and societies and liaising with them to make sure everyone is content and getting the most from the union that they can. In a non-covid year this would entail taking room bookings and helping clubs and societies host events in the building. The VPMCS is responsible for the union members so must oversee the membership process, including life members, and consider the membership perks etc to encourage as many people to get involved as possible. On a weekly basis the main crux of the role is to assist the president whenever possible, attend weekly management meetings, oversee the unions finances and generally be of use for all the members of staff and members. However, one of the most fun and biggest jobs the VPMCS must undertake is to plan freshers’ week. This involves chairing meetings with the convenors to create a freshers’ timetable, interviewing potential freshers’ helpers, attending cross campus meetings to discuss freshers’ plans and helping make sure everyone is enjoying themselves and having the best possible beginning of term.

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VICE PRESIDENT BOARD OF MANAGEMENT 

12 month term

The position of VP Board is one that gives you great freedom in management of how you see the union. You oversee the board and are responsible for socials, management and if you fancy (hopefully not..) even discipline! That aside, it includes admin work like minuting and overseeing meetings with the whole board and management.

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