By-Election

KEY DATES

26.04
Nominations
Close

28.04
voting
opens

30.04
voting
closes

01.05
Results

DUSA Executive

VPC:

Sean Kwok

VPSA: 

Sam Murray

VPF:

Rachel MacLean

SRC Postgraduate Representative:

Liam Brown

Art and Design Division President: 

Holly Shaw

Architecture and Urban Planning Division President:

Rachael Livingstone

Law Division President:

Ephraim Huzey

The results of the 2026 student elections are in, and we are excited to share the outcome! 

You can view the manifesto of each winning candidate in the main and by-election here: Manifestos 2026

DUSA Executive

President: Tom Christison

VP of Academia: Ramya Shiva

VP of Wellbeing: Ruby Mugisha

VP of Representation: Chethan Gollahalli

VP of Community: Sean Kwok

VP of Student Activities: Sam Murray

VP of Fundraising: Rachel MacLean

SRC Chair: Amy Page

International Student Councillor: Meshach Michael Innocent

Careers & Employability Councillor: Ibukunoluwa Akiode 

SRC Postgraduate Representative: Liam Brown

Business: Annie Traill

Dentistry: Sandie Rennison

Health Sciences: Andi Dunsmuir

Life Sciences: Hamish Paton

Humanities: Iris Watson

Psychology: Nadiia Pulkas

Medicine: Qais Rashid

Science: Annabelle Cochrane

Art and Design: Holly Shaw

Architecture and Urban Planning: Rachael Livingstone

Law: Ephraim Huzey

IMC: Ivy Gerber

DUSA Executive

Being elected as a member of the DUSA Executive is a unique career opportunity where you can work with a dedicated team to ensure University of Dundee students have the best experience possible.

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Student representation is a vital part of why DUSA and the University of Dundee continue to provide one of the best learning experiences in Scotland. Leading the collective student voice on campus, these elected, voluntary positions influence your school, DUSA and the University by ensuring that key decision makers understand the student experience and contribute to improving it.

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Division Presidents are the primary elected student representatives within each academic division, introduced as part of the University’s transition from eight academic Schools to four faculties and division-based structures. This role replaces the former School President positions from 2026 onwards.

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The Independent Member of Court (IMC) is an important role. The elected post holder will become a governor of the University and more information can be found here: dundee.ac.uk/governance/university/court

The IMC is not a representative position like the other elected roles, but one which requires the post holder to put the interests of the institution first. It is an opportunity to help contribute to major decisions on the future of the University.

DUSA Executive

Being elected as a member of the DUSA Executive is a unique career opportunity where you can work with a dedicated team to ensure University of Dundee students have the best experience possible.

Learn more >

Student representation is a vital part of why DUSA and the University of Dundee continue to provide one of the best learning experiences in Scotland. Leading the collective student voice on campus, these elected, voluntary positions influence your school, DUSA and the University by ensuring that key decision makers understand the student experience and contribute to improving it.

Learn more >

Division Presidents are the primary elected student representatives within each academic division, introduced as part of the University’s transition from eight academic Schools to four faculties and division-based structures. This role replaces the former School President positions from 2026 onwards.

Learn more >

Student representation is a vital part of why DUSA and the University of Dundee continue to provide one of the best learning experiences in Scotland. Leading the collective student voice on campus, these elected, voluntary positions influence your school, DUSA and the University by ensuring that key decision makers understand the student experience and contribute to improving it.

Any UoD matriculated student who is continuing their studies during the 2026-27 academic year can apply and stand for these roles. This is a great opportunity to develop your professional skills and help enhance the student experience.

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