Nominations are now open to fill the vacant SU Officer position of the Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. The position is a part time, unpaid, voluntary role.
All registered students may run for this position but only students registered under the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences are eligible to vote in the election. The role will run from Friday 6th February 2026 until 30th of June 2026.
Nomination forms are available from the SU Office and from this link:
Convenor of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science Nomination Form
Officers are expected to attend a weekly SU Executive committee meeting, help out at events/campaigns, attend monthly Comhairle Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn meetings and training as required. The Convenor of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science will also attend their College Class Rep Council meetings.
Voting will take place on the online platform www.yourspace.universityofgalway.ie
- Election nominations open 10am Thursday 15th January 2026
- Elections nominations close 5pm Wednesday 28th January 2026. Completed nominations forms must be returned to the box in the SU Office.
- Closing date for withdrawals 5pm Thursday 29th January 2026
- Canvassing begins 6pm Sunday 1st February 2026
- Voting takes place 10am-8pm Thursday 5th February 2026
- Election results announced Friday 6th February 2026
Here’s more information about the duties of the Convenor of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science and only registered students of the College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science may vote in this election.
- Shall act as Chairperson for their College Class Representatives Council meetings.
- Shall represent their Colleges Class Reps and students on the Executive Committee.
- Shall work with the SU Council Chairperson to make sure every class has a Class Representative.
