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BCUSU Officer Team Elections 2026/27

5 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 12:00 on Monday 26 January 2026 (in 7 weeks and 6 days)

The polls open at 10:00 on Monday 9 February 2026 (in 9 weeks and 6 days)

Islamic Society Committee By-Election 2025/26 (December 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their committee for the new academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates when polling opens.

1 post is up for election.

Nominations close at 09:00 on Friday 5 December 2025 (in 3 days and 7 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Friday 5 December 2025 (in 3 days and 10 hours)

Cyber Security Society Committee By-Election November 2025/26

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls are open and will close at 17:00 on Wednesday 3 December 2025 (in 39 hours)

HerSpace By-election (November-December 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates

3 posts are up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls are open and will close at 09:00 on Monday 8 December 2025 (in 6 days)

Caving By-election (November-December 2025)

This society is holding online elections to choose their new committee for the 2025-2026 academic year. Any paid member can apply for a committee position that interests them, and all paid members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls are open and will close at 09:00 on Monday 8 December 2025 (in 6 days)

Pole Fitness By-election (November-December 2025)

This society is holding an online by-election to fill the remaining vacant committee positions for the 2025-26 academic year. Any joined member can apply for a committee position that interests them and all joined members will also be able to vote for their preferred candidates.

2 posts are up for election.

Nominations are now closed.

The polls are open and will close at 09:00 on Monday 8 December 2025 (in 6 days)

BCUSU Officer Team Elections - TEST

5 posts are up for election.

Nominations close at 08:00 on Thursday 11 December 2025 (in 9 days)

The polls open at 10:00 on Sunday 14 December 2025 (in 12 days)

Candidate List
See who's running for each post and read their manifestos.

Tue 2nd December

Photo of student stretching a person's leg on a massage table BCUSU BCU Sport: Injury Clinic
2nd December 10:15am - 12:30pm
SCT205, City South Campus
Book a free sport therapy session with BCU Sport
Islamic Society Sisters Badminton Session
2nd December noon - 1pm
Aston University Sports Centre
Come play Badminton every week on Tuesday!
BCUSU Disability History Month 2025. DIY Beaded Key Chain (+Disability Support Info) BCUSU Disability Support drop-in
2nd December 1pm - 3pm
Curzon C382
Create a fidget toy and speak with a BCU Disability Support Adviser
Warhammer Society Game Night
2nd December 3pm - 7pm
Curzon 382
Come play or paint with us
BCUSU Pilates by BCU Active
2nd December 3pm - 4pm
City South Gym
BCUSU Functional Circuits by BCU Active
2nd December 4pm - 5pm
City South Gym
Anime & Manga Anime & Manga Seasonal Watch Along Sessions!
2nd December 5pm - 7pm
Curzon B C386
This event is for those interested in watching seasonal anime's with together with others with similar interests. Come together in this in-person event and watch 4-5 animes that are airing this season picked by the attending members!
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic BCUSU Cocktail Club
2nd December 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
BCUSU Social Mixed Volleyball by BCU Active
2nd December 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Get to know more...

Check out latest society event

Photo of student stretching a person's leg on a massage table BCU Sport: Injury Clinic
2nd December 10:15am - 12:30pm
SCT205, City South Campus
Book a free sport therapy session with BCU Sport
Sisters Badminton Session
2nd December noon - 1pm
Aston University Sports Centre
Come play Badminton every week on Tuesday!
BCUSU Disability History Month 2025. DIY Beaded Key Chain (+Disability Support Info) Disability Support drop-in
2nd December 1pm - 3pm
Curzon C382
Create a fidget toy and speak with a BCU Disability Support Adviser
Game Night
2nd December 3pm - 7pm
Curzon 382
Come play or paint with us
Pilates by BCU Active
2nd December 3pm - 4pm
City South Gym
Functional Circuits by BCU Active
2nd December 4pm - 5pm
City South Gym
Anime & Manga Seasonal Watch Along Sessions!
2nd December 5pm - 7pm
Curzon B C386
This event is for those interested in watching seasonal anime's with together with others with similar interests. Come together in this in-person event and watch 4-5 animes that are airing this season picked by the attending members!
Eagle & Ball Cocktail club graphic Cocktail Club
2nd December 5pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St.
Enjoy 2 cocktails from £9.95 all evening...
Social Mixed Volleyball by BCU Active
2nd December 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Netball by BCU Active
2nd December 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Womens Football by BCU Active
2nd December 6pm - 7:30pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Bible Study
2nd December 6:30pm - 9pm
Curzon Building B side, R384
You will get to explore the Bible more and learn how to apply it practically to your everyday life. If you’d love to be surrounded by a warm group of Christian friends, this will be a great opportunity.
Ultimate Frisbee by BCU Active
2nd December 6:45pm - 8:45pm
City South Sports Hall
BCU Dance Quiz Night
2nd December 7:30pm - 9pm
Curzon Building - C455/7
Come join us for our Christmas themed quiz!! Prizes to be won!!
Social Mens Football by BCU Active
2nd December 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Photo of student stretching a person's leg on a massage table BCU Sport: Injury Clinic
3rd December 1:15pm - 3:30pm
Room NAW017, Alexander Stadium
Book a free sport therapy session with BCU Sport
Padel at the Priory by BCU Active
3rd December 2pm - 3pm
The Edgbaston Priory Club
Womens Cricket by BCU Active
3rd December 2pm - 4pm
City South Sports Hall
Volunteering Day: Springfield Project
4th December 11:30am - 4pm
The Springfield Project
Volunteer to help out the Springfield Project!
Workshop with Architectural Tech Society
4th December 3pm - 5pm
C420
BCU Rugby X BCU Active Yoga Sessions
4th December 4pm - 5pm
City South Gym
Functional Circuits by BCU Active
4th December 4pm - 5pm
City South Gym
Social Mixed Badminton by BCU Active
4th December 5pm - 5th December 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Mixed Hockey by BCU Active
4th December 5pm - 7pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Pickleball by BCU Active
4th December 5:45pm - 6:45pm
City South Sports Hall
Christmas Dinner
4th December 6pm - 10pm
58 Chester St, Birmingham B6 4BE
Celebrate the Christmas season with us by coming along to our annual Christmas party at Anchor Point Church. Bring along friends and be ready for a brilliant evening of free Christmas dinner, games, live music and a talk about the Christmas story.
Information on Weekly Sessions WEEKLY SESSIONS All experience levels
4th December 7pm - 8pm
Cannon Hill Tennis Courts
Weekly Tennis Sessions for all levels take place every Thursday at Cannon Hill Tennis Courts. Please bring a Tennis Racket, appropriate footwear and clothing, water and your Student ID. Contact with any question
Quiz night at the Eagle and Ball Christmas Quiz Night
4th December 7:30pm - 10pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Join us for our weekly pub quiz. BIG cash prize to be won!
West Midlands Police Officer talking with students Safety drop-ins
5th December 11am - 12:30pm
SCT138, City South Campus
A safety awareness session led by West Midlands Police...
Societies Council
5th December 11:30am - 1:30pm
C020
Join your fellow Society leaders to chat about what's going on!
Jummu'ah Salah - Friday Sermon & Prayer
5th December 1:10pm - 1:40pm
C140 Curzon Building
Join us at Curzon Campus for the weekly Friday Khutbah & Salaah (Sermon & Prayer).
Anime & Manga Member's Movie Night
5th December 5pm - 8pm
Conservatoire
We're hosting another movie night but this time, the movies are suggested by our members! Join us for a great movie thats worth the while.
Games Night
5th December 5pm - 8pm
Curzon B 383
Games Night with BCU BengSoc
Eagle & Ball by BCUSU. Free pizza upgrade Pizza upgrade Friday
5th December 5pm - 9pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal St
Order a mini pizza and we'll upgrade it to a large!
Social Men Basketball by BCU Active
5th December 5pm - 6pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Social Womens Basketball by BCU Active
5th December 5pm - 7pm
Doug Ellis Sport Centre
Taught Dance Session
5th December 5pm - 7pm
C463 (Drama Studio)
Learn the chorus of Little Miss by Girlset with us this week!
Christmas Karaoke Night at the Eagle and Ball Christmas Karaoke Night
5th December 8pm - 11pm
Eagle & Ball, Gopsal Street
Warm your vocal cords and get ready to sleigh the stage!
Image of cybersoc logo Semester-Long TryHackMe CTF Series
8th December 8am - 8pm
Online (Discord)
Cyber Security Society - Complete weekly TryHackMe CTFs
Rep Council
8th December 12:30pm - 2:30pm
C386, Curzon
Join your fellow Course, Lead, and PGR Reps to chat about what's going on!
Social Womens Badminton by BCU Active
8th December 5pm - 7pm
City South Sports Hall
Pilates by BCU Active
9th December midnight - 16th December 4pm
City South Gym
Birmingham City Students' Union News Articles
Eagle & Ball logo with christmas hat

Christmas at Eagle & Ball

Book now for your Christmas meal, and find festive events at your SU pub...

Fri 14 Nov 2025
Kristina Patel, VP Student Voice: Find out about the Ideas Board

Kristina talks making change on campus

We sat down with your VP Student Voice to talk about why you should use our Idea...

Wed 29 Oct 2025
Photo of students in yoga position on yoga mats

BCU Active sessions

Yoga, padel, pilates, cricket and more - discover social sports and active sessi...

Wed 01 Oct 2025
Photo of two students working at desk on campus

Flexible fee payments introduced for self-funded students

Update on how you can pay your tuition fees...

Wed 24 Sep 2025
Image of people at a Pride walk, main image is a person with a trans flag over their shoulders

Solidarity with our trans community

An update from BCUSU after last month’s Supreme Court ruling...

Tue 20 May 2025
Image of Lauren sitting in the Radio 1 studio, behind a microphone.

Scratch Radio presenter lands BBC show

Lauren Redfern, BCU Media Production student will host the Friday Early Breakfas...

Tue 06 May 2025
Students completing sheet in classroom

NEW PROCEDURE: Self-certification claims open

BCU launch new procedure to help students impacted by unexpected events...

Thu 13 Mar 2025
Image of Ashween Kaur and Course Rep

Celebrating Rep Successes

A look at what BCUSU Reps have been up to this year...

Fri 20 Dec 2024
Picture of Shoukat Mehsud, Vice President Academic Experience

Assessment tips to reduce stress during winter break

Tips to help you manage assessments over the winter break...

Thu 12 Dec 2024

Meet Your Officer Team

Tue 06 Aug 2024
Group of 15 students, mixed genders and races holding a large banner that reads "Reclaim the night 2

Raising your voice at BCU

Ways to make change at university and have your voice heard....

Thu 23 May 2024
BCUSU Officer Team 2023/24

The Roaries Awards 2024

View the results from your Students' Union awards!...

Wed 01 May 2024
Your 2024/25 Officer Team

Your Officer Team 2024/25

As your Officer Team 2024/25 train for their roles, read their manifestos here...

Fri 01 Mar 2024
BCU's Seacole Building at City South Campus

Multi-faith spaces

Your VP Equity & Inclusion gives an update on faith spaces at BCU...

Mon 18 Mar 2024
BCUSU Advice Team

Protect yourself from scams

Read on for advice on how to identify and report potential scams...

Thu 29 Feb 2024
Image BCU's Catering deals poster in Curzon Canteen

Student feedback secures 40% discount

Now available at BCU Catering campus outlets...

Tue 20 Feb 2024

Help make BCU a Hedgehog friendly campus

Get involved with sustainability at BCU......

Tue 06 Feb 2024
Image of students sitting on outdoor bench in courtyard

Beware of rental scams

Read for how to protect yourself from recent housing scams...

Thu 14 Dec 2023
Stock image of student receiving advice and counselling in doctors office. Doctor is sat on chair ho

Men's mental health support

Support you can access for good mental health at University and more......

Fri 17 Nov 2023
BCU student nurse montoring patient

Sign up for a GP and dentist

For physical and mental health, register to a GP during your studies...

Fri 06 Oct 2023
Image of BCU Laptop lockers, shows menu screen before loaning

Laptop loan new accessibility feature

How to use new lapsafes feature at uni campuses...

Fri 22 Sep 2023
Image of Nathan Keseka, with owners of Black Things UK

Black Things UK comes to BCU

Black ran creative business teaches students entrepreneurial skills...

Wed 21 Jun 2023
Image of person testing compressions on pillow whilst looking at instructions on mobile phone

Learn basic CPR training

Check out these steps British Heart Foundation and more information......

Thu 01 Jun 2023
Graphic of period products and three thumbs up

Period Dignity pilot: survey results

Take a look at feedback from BCU's free period products scheme...

Fri 26 May 2023
Image of Suzy Stevenson, BCUSU Chief Executive

Welcome Suzy...

BCUSU announce Suzy Stevenson as our new Chief Executive....

Fri 31 Mar 2023
illustration of tampon and pad

Free period products...

Period Dignity project launches to provide free period products for students who...

Thu 09 Feb 2023
Dhanusha and Simranvir with students holding signs for transport campaign

Our transport campaign...

We're asking for 6 months free public transport for students...

Thu 15 Dec 2022
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Cost of Living

See what we’re doing to help you tackle the Cost of Living crisis...

Tue 13 Dec 2022

Report and Support tool

Use Report & Support to raise incidents of discrimination, bullying or hate crim...

Thu 01 Dec 2022