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The GSU Election Manifestos

The Graduate Students Union (GSU) Elections close on the 26th July. For those of you who haven't heard about it here's a quick list of candidates and manifestos...

The GSU Election Manifestos

For those of you who are blissfully unaware, the Graduate Students Union (formerly the GSA) elections are being held this week, although you wouldn't know it. There's a significant lack of social media campaigning, especially the usually active #voteicu twitter hashtag which normally chirps every few minutes. Aside from sending out emails and updating the online manifestos, there hasn't been much activity from the Union either, not even a change of dates for the election timetable!

So for all of you last minute postgraduate voters who plan to get your vote in before the looming Friday deadline, Felix presents an easy to read list of nominees and manifestos!

Go to https://vote.union.ic.ac.uk to vote now!

P.S. It's really easy, there's not much to read...

Graduate Students Union Elections

Position: President

Candidate #1: Andreas Thomik

Candidate #2: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Deputy President (Representation)

Candidate #1: Boshuo Guo

Candidate #2: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Events Officer

Candidate #1: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Treasurer

Candidate #1: Gheorghe-teodor Bercea

Gheorghe-teodor Bercea - GSU Elections

As treasurer I will make sure that the funds are well spent on appropriate welfare and social activities of the GSU. I will be looking into obtaining college financial support for increasing the range of events organised by the GSU.

Candidate #2: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Secretary

Candidate #1: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Sports & Activities

Candidate #1: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: RAG Officer

Candidate #1: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Business School Academic & Welfare Officer

Candidate #1: Ruxandra Luca

No Manifesto Supplied

Candidate #2: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Life Sciences Academic & Welfare Officer

Candidate #1: Marta Sawicka

Marta Sawicka - GSU Elections

My name is Marta and I am a first year PhD student in Division of Molecular Biosciences. As an AWO I would like to represent all postgraduate students from the department of Life Sciences and provide you with help and advice in any issues regarding welfare.

Candidate #2: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Physical Sciences Academic & Welfare Officer

Candidate #1: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

Position: Medicine Academic & Welfare Officer

Candidate #1: RON - Re-Open Nominations

If you think this lot are rubbish, vote for me!

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