AAU elections
What is AAU Election?
Each year, students are elected to sit on various governing bodies at AAU. This is done to provide students with a structured opportunity to influence the university. In the AAU elections, you can either run for a position or vote.
The governing bodies at AAU that include student representatives are:
The Board (2 students)
The Academic Council (4 students)
Institute Council (1-3 students)
Study Board (2-6 students)
The role of Studentersamfundet
Studentersamfundet is an organization that offers various initiatives for students at AAU (read more: https://www.studentersamfundet.dk/om-os). By running for a position through Studentersamfundet, you support the organization. You become part of a larger community at the university, as Studentersamfundet advocates for all students.
"I was introduced to AAU elections and student politics by an engaged member of Studentersamfundet, who came by my study group and asked if anyone would be interested in running, as Studentersamfundet thought it was unfortunate that there were no representatives for the students in our department. Luckily, I was interested;)"
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Studentersamfundet is a list you can run on in the elections. If you want to run for Studentersamfundet, you should contact the election coordinator for Studentersamfundet and register through AAU’s election system.
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You will have the opportunity to receive a poster with a professional photo for your campaign, as well as support during the election period.
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There are no requirements regarding the political stance you work for, as the organization is not party-political; however, you can find support and solidarity within the organization.
"My student association, Connect International, is a local association under the Student Society, so we also benefit from that as an organization."
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When you run for the election through Studentersamfundet, you will be invited to an election reception and election party organized by Studentersamfundet after the election period.
Important dates
Nomination period: 7/10/2024 - 25/10/2024
Voting period: 25/11/2024 - 28/11/2024
Link to schedule from AAU: Schedule for ordinary election 2024
How do you run for election?
First of all - anyone can apply! You just need to want to participate in one of the four bodies at AAU. The lead candidate for Studentersamfundet for the University Board is elected internally at the general assembly.
You apply through AAU's website about AAU-Valg, link: https://www.aauvalg.aau.dk/stil-op-til-aau-valg
If you want to run through Studentersamfundet, you need to write it down under the list you are running for and contact the election coordinator for Studentersamfundet: amalie.lund@studentersamfundet.aau.dk . If you need advice or guidance, you can also contact the election coordinator.
As a candidate for Studentersamfundet, you will gain access to a network of other volunteers and elected members with whom you can collaborate and learn from. In addition, you can receive a poster with a professional photo of yourself as part of your campaign and assistance with writing your campaign text.
How do you vote?
You can vote online on AAU’s election platform from Monday, November 25th at 9:00 AM to Thursday, November 28th, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Read more here:
https://www.aauvalg.aau.dk/hvordan-stemmer-jeg
You have one vote per governing body where there is an election. This means you can have up to four votes, but it’s not certain that voting will take place for all four positions, depending on the number of candidates standing for election.
Studentersamfundet is always in favor of voting blank rather than not voting.