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Comedy Society is having an EGM! We're looking for a few new committee positions listed below with descriptions: - Head of Sketch: + Responsibilities include: * You can make the sketch section of the society what you want. Previously, we have had a regular writers group that has then gone on to perform sketch shows. * We also have an ongoing collaboration with Manchester Comedy Society. We'd love it if you'd feel comfortable helping to maintain that relationship. - Head of Stand Up: + Responsibilities include: * You can make the stand up section of the society whatever you want. Previously, we have had a writers group and opportunities to perform. * We also have an ongoing collaboration with Manchester Comedy Society. We'd love it if you'd feel comfortable helping to maintain that relationship. - Welfare Officer: + Responsibilities include: * Being the point of contact when any safeguarding issues arise. * Previous Welfare Officers have run drop in sessions for people to attend but you can make this role whatever you want. * Training will be provided for this role. - Publicity Officer + Responsibilities include: * Sharing and advertising the events and activities of the society, primarily on Facebook. * Managing any queries that come into the Facebook page.
Comedy Society
5 posts are up for election.
Nominations open at 00:00 on Wednesday 20 January 2021 (in 3 days and 0 hours)
The polls open at 00:01 on Wednesday 27 January 2021 (in 10 days)
Omani
3 posts are up for election.
Nominations close at 23:59 on Wednesday 20 January 2021 (in 4 days and 0 hours)
The polls open at 00:00 on Thursday 21 January 2021 (in 4 days and 0 hours)
Chinese
2 posts are up for election.
The polls open at 00:00 on Saturday 23 January 2021 (in 6 days)
We are looking for 4 students who identify as women, trans* women or non-binary to represent Leeds at the National Union of Students Annual Conference. Are you up to it? You will be part of a 12-strong delegation attending National Conference. National Conference will take place online from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th April LUU cover the total cost of the conference. We'll also provide you with training and support ahead of your time at conference. You can find out more about the NUS, being a delegate and what a conference is by having a chat with our Political Engagement Team - email them on LUU.PET@leeds.ac.uk You can also check out this candidate info pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZDQmLno5dUXpzmLEsBG4o8vJ8eRpCZ4_/view?usp=sharing
Current Students
1 post is up for election.
The polls have closed.
The six successful candidates of this election will become the new Student Executive Officers for LUU - representing all 38,000 of you. The officers are also trustees of Leeds University Union for 2020-21. The editor of The Gryphon is elected alongside the Exec, taking charge of your student newspaper for the next year - holding the Exec and the Union to account. Can't vote? Contact ithelpdesk@luu.org.uk with your name and student number and we'll help you out. Or get in touch with Student Registration at the University on registration@leeds.ac.uk
7 posts are up for election.
Nominations close at 21:00 on Friday 5 February 2021 (in 19 days)
The polls open at 07:00 on Monday 1 March 2021 (in 6 weeks and 1 days)
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