Notice of Elections: Sabbatical, College Officer & Forum Roles

Written By Glenn Fitzpatrick

UCD Students’ Union is holding a series of elections this trimester, with nominations now open for Sabbatical, College Officer and Forum positions.

The Union is recruiting for two Sabbatical Officer roles – Campaigns & Engagement Officer and Entertainments Officer. These are full-time, paid positions, with successful candidates taking a year out from their studies to work on behalf of students.

The Campaigns & Engagement Officer coordinates the Union’s class rep system, supports campaigns, and ensures student voices are represented across campus. The Entertainments Officer leads on events and initiatives that build student life and enhance the experience outside the classroom.

Students who are interested in running are encouraged to contact the SU or drop into the offices for further information.

A full set of election rules can be read HERE.

Sabbatical Officer Elections – Key Dates

  • Nominations open: 30th September 2025

  • Nominations close: 7th October 2025 (5pm)

  • Hustings: provisionally set for Thursday 16th October 2025

  • Voting: 22nd–23rd October 2025 (online only)

  • Results: 24th October 2025

  • Candidates must gather 150 student nominations to be eligible. A nomination form can be accessed HERE.

College Officer Elections

Three College Officer positions are also open for election:

  • Engineering

  • Agriculture, Food & Veterinary

  • Business (Smurfit)

College Officers are part-time representatives who sit on the Union Executive and act as the first point of contact for class reps in their colleges.

Nominations close on 7th October (5pm), with elections taking place at the second Union Council of the year on 13th October 2025.

Voting and participation in these elections is limited to members of UCD Students’ Union Council only. This means that to run for one of these positions, or to vote in the election, students have to be an elected member of UCD Students’ Union Council.

Nominations will open on 30th September 2025, and close on 7th October 2025 at 5pm. To be successfully nominated, a candidate must submit their name and constituency details, along with the name and constituency details of two other members of UCD Students’ Union Council who support their nomination.

Nominations can be submitted via email to returningofficer@ucdsu.ie. 

Campaigns & Entertainments Forum Elections

There are also several Forum positions open for election, which offer students the chance to gain experience in Union activity and representation:

  • Student Residence Coordinator (Campaigns Forum)

  • First Year Promotions Officer (Entertainments Forum) – open to current first-year undergraduates only

  • Promotions Officer (Entertainments Forum)

  • Non-Alcoholic Events Officer (Entertainments Forum)

Nominations close on 7th October (5pm). Voting will take place at Union Council on 13th October 2025.

All members of UCD Students’ Union can run to be elected to these positions, with the exception of ‘First Year Promotions Officer’ which is limited, both in terms of participation and voting, to students who are currently in year one of their Undergraduate degree. 

Voting in these elections is limited to members of UCD Students’ Union Council only. This means that to vote in the election you have to be an elected member of UCD Students’ Union Council (sabbatical officer, college officer, class rep or campaigns/ents forum member).


Nominations will open on 30th September 2025, and close on 7th October 2025 at 5pm. To be successfully nominated, a candidate must submit a nomination form, found here, accompanied by at least 10 nominations.


Glenn Fitzpatrick
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