{"id":5316,"date":"2026-02-23T09:09:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T09:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/?p=5316"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:47:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:47:31","slug":"3-reasons-why-you-should-vote-in-the-su-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/2026\/02\/23\/3-reasons-why-you-should-vote-in-the-su-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Why You Should Vote in the SU Elections!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5323 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/IMG_6290-1-1024x768.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/IMG_6290-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/IMG_6290-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/IMG_6290-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/IMG_6290-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/IMG_6290-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#89849b\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again! The SU Elections are fast approaching, so you&#8217;ll be seeing lots of campaign posters, exciting activities, and maybe even a few sweet treats around campus. Beyond the buzz of election weeks&#8217; atmosphere, making your voice heard is one of the easiest ways to shape your student experience at Queen&#8217;s. Here&#8217;s why we think you should get involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Freebies? Yes Please!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5321\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Image-4-scaled.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Image-4-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Image-4-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Image-4-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Image-4-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/Image-4-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it&#8217;s free breakfast or a bubble tea to enjoy during your lecture; there will be plenty of opportunities and activities to grab yourself a treat between classes! There&#8217;s only one condition&#8230; vote!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*T&amp;Cs apply, while stocks last<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Your Voice WILL Spark Change! <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4851\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/NUS-5085-1-1024x681.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/NUS-5085-1-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/NUS-5085-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/NUS-5085-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/NUS-5085-1-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/07\/NUS-5085-1-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our union exists to represent <em>you<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your elected student officers have a responsibility to advocate for your concerns on campus. Whether that&#8217;s welfare support, student rights, campus facilities, or academic experiences; you&#8217;re not just ticking a box, you&#8217;re choosing who speaks for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Real change on campus starts with students deciding what matters most and backing candidates who share that vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. It Takes Two Minutes &#8211; and Shapes your Whole Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5329 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-BjhUu6BpUZA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-BjhUu6BpUZA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-BjhUu6BpUZA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-BjhUu6BpUZA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-BjhUu6BpUZA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.qub.ac.uk\/studentsunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/02\/priscilla-du-preez-BjhUu6BpUZA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#352a22\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You may not realise it, but the work of Student Officers and Reps is felt across campus. These have all resulted from the work of Student Officers and Reps do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding for cost-of-living initiatives like The Pantry and Free Breakfasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extended academic deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Events celebrating LGBTQ History Month and Chinese New Year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More recorded lectures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased maintenance loans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Big events like Battle of the Bands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Free safety alarms for students on campus.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>So, check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/home.q-su.org\/suelections\/postsandcandidates\/817\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/home.q-su.org\/suelections\/postsandcandidates\/817\/\">candidates<\/a> here and get ready to vote on 2nd of March! If you want to shape your campus experience (or maybe just want a post-lecture pick-me-up) your vote matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again! The SU Elections are fast approaching, so you&#8217;ll be seeing lots of campaign posters, exciting activities, and maybe even a few sweet treats around campus. Beyond the buzz of election weeks&#8217; atmosphere, making your voice heard is one of the easiest ways to shape your student experience at Queen&#8217;s. 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