The Guild Elections this year will take place on the 10th and 11th March entirely online, right here on the Guild website. There are eleven elections taking place, five of these are for sabbatical positions (full time student representatives), five are for executive officer positions (part time student representatives) and Guild Chairperson (chair of general meetings).
To cast your vote, follow the onscreen instructions to select the election and the list of candidates will appear. You will have the opportunity to read the candidates manifestos and watch any video they have produced. Alongside each candidate is a drop-down menu which allows you to select your preference for that candidate. You need to rank the candidates in your order of preference.
Once you have completed voting in all of the elections simply close the browser.
If you have any difficulties please contact Geraint Edwards, Returning Officer on gve@aber.ac.uk
How the voting system works
The Guild uses an voting system known as Single Transferrable Vote (STV) whereby each candidate is given a ranking of preference. Instead of just selecting your favourite candidate you can opt to choose your second favourite and so on until all the candidates have a ranking. Candidates need 50% plus one of the votes cast, known as quota, to win. If, after the first count, none of the candidates has reached this quota the candidate with the least votes is eliminated and their votes are split amongst the remaining candidates according to the next preference selected by the voter.
If you do not believe that any of the candidates in the election are electable you may choose Re-open Nominations (RON). If RON polls the highest number of votes then the election process is re-opened.
Finally, wherever you are on Wednesday or Thursday,
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!!
Confused? Check out the Elections vid below
No Smoking Day 2010
Are you contemplating giving up smoking but are not sure which direction to take - use patches, join a group, or rely on will power alone? Well, it’s worth bearing in mind that with support from Stop Smoking Wales, you are four times more likely to be successful in quitting and remaining smoke-free than using will power alone.
If you are interested in quitting, come and talk to us. We will be at Aberystwyth University Students Union on Wednesday 10th March between 11am and 1pm and at the University Health Centre on Thursday 11th March between 11am and 3.30pm. You will be able to discuss smoking and quitting in a friendly and non-judgemental way and find out more about the free support available locally. There will be an opportunity to use the Smokalyser to test your carbon monoxide levels, and there’ll be some freebies to give away.
Whether you have some questions or just want to pick up a leaflet, pop by and see us to find out how Stop Smoking Wales can help.
The Guild of Students is organising a game of rounders to get involved with the Right to Play awareness campaign in March and to raise money for youth focused charities. Formerly Olympic Aid, Right To Play is one of the largest children and youth focused charities in the world. Right To Play advocates that sport and play can offer children and youths better physical, social and emotional health by allowing them to express themselves in a safe and supportive environment where they can develop to their full potential. Furthermore, the natural convening power of sport serves to unite communities and reduce social tensions.
Anyone who wants to join in the fun on Wednesday March 10th at 2pm on the astro turf will have to pay £1
The recruitment period is now closed. The next anticipated recruitment period will be February 2011. Occasionally the Guild will recruit at other times in the year. The Guild strongly recommends you register with Joblink, situated next to the Guild shop. If additional vacancies occur, Joblink will be notified.
Guild Environmental Impact update available here...
Sponsored Abseil
Health charity The Stroke Association is looking for thrill-seekers to take part in its Doctors & Nurses Abseil off Bronglais Hospital, Aberystwyth on Saturday 6th March 2010. No experience is necessary, as a professional and experienced abseil team will provide you with full instructions. Why not sign up with your friends or housemates and face your fears together?
Registration is just £10 and you need to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship (this is a special rate for students). Participants will receive a fundraising pack full of ideas to help you with your fundraising efforts.
Need a bit of extra cash?
Are you a fan of the egg-shaped ball?
Do you have 11 friends who are too?
(All abilities welcome, both men’s and women’s social and competitive leagues).
If yes, Aberystwyth Rugby 7s 2010 is the place for you…..
Either a play hard-party hard weekend at a sunny seaside resort or for all you pros out there, a chance to get a bit of dollar!
You’d be silly not to……
For the leagues that are not full the online entry will close at 12noon on the 12th February 2010. If you have entered prior to this date you are only confirmed as entered once you have received an e-mail from either Gavin Allen or Abby Nascimento. We STRONGLY advise that you do not order kit or accommodation until you have had official confirmation. For the teams on the reserve list you will contacted between the12th and 15th February 2010 to update your team entry position. As you can appreciate, the maximum amount of time is being allocated to allow time for teams to enter and time for those who have been successful to order kit and arrange accommodation.
The Aberystwyth Campus Mile for Sports Relief 2010
Come and kick start your Sunday morning with a campus-mile run for Sports Relief. This year's event will take place on Sunday 21st March 2010 from 10am. Further information on the Facebook group and on the official Sports Relief website.
Get involved!
AHA card price reduction!
From Monday 11th January 2010 Aberystwyth University Students and Staff can get the Arriva AHA card for the reduced price of £20.00. The card will be valid up to the 30th September 2010.
Cards can be purchased from the Guild of Students Reception between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday.
We did it! Guinness World Record holders!
A huge congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part in the great 'I ♥ ABER' underpants record! We'll be producing certificates for all participants in the new year, so watch this space!
World Record Attempt - We didn't stop believing..!
Thank you and well done to all who helped us break the World Record today - we'll let you know as soon as we receive official verification from Guinness!
Unlimited travel in Aberystwyth for the equivalent of 65p a week! Send in your application now and pick up your card during freshers' week. Further information here..
NUS Extra card is a premium discount and membership card for students. Packed with offers, exclusive competitions, and vouchers designed to save you money the NUS Extra card helps you to make the most of student life. New for 08/09 - The NUS EXTRA card incorporates local discount card I LOVE ABER, so now get more for your money locally too. Find out where you can save money here ...
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