Elections

BY-ELECTION MTU Students’ Union – Vice President for Campus Integration (CCAD, CSM, NMCI)

The Vice President for Campus Integration, a full-time paid post, represents and supports students across the relevant Cork campuses (CCAD, CSM, NMCI). They will work with the Union to promote student integration and engagement across campuses.

For full details of duties

please refer the MTU Students’ Union Constitution.

Who Can Stand for Election for VP Campus Integration?

Any full-time or part-time student who is registered on any MTU Cork campus is eligible to seek election for the position

Candidates must:

  • Be a registered full-time or part-time student on a Cork campus (including students who have completed their studies and who will graduate in October 2026);
  • Be available to undertake the position on a full-time basis; and
  • Not be legally restricted from working in Ireland.

Who can Nominate and Vote for the VP for Campus Integration?

The electorate for this position is limited to Union members who are registered students based at:

  • National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)
  • Cork School of Music (CSM)
  • Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD)

Students registered at other Cork campuses may stand for election, provided they meet the eligibility requirements above, but they are not eligible to nominate candidates or vote in this particular election.

Important Information for Candidates

Candidates should ensure that they are available to undertake the duties and responsibilities of the position on a full-time basis and that they have the legal right to work in Ireland for the duration of their term.

Further information regarding the nomination process, candidate requirements, election procedures and voting arrangements will be issued by the Union in accordance with the Constitution and Schedule C.

Nominations open: 8th September 2026 at 9am
Nominations close: 23rd September 2026 at 5pm
Voting: 1st October 2026

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Part-Time Officer Elections 2026

In accordance with Schedule B of the Constitution, elections will be held for the Part-Time Officer positions (non-paid posts).

Kerry Campuses

Sports Officer – Kerry Campuses
Relevant campuses: MTU Kerry Campuses

Societies Officer – Kerry Campuses
Relevant campuses: MTU Kerry Campuses

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer – Kerry Campuses
Relevant campuses: MTU Kerry Campuses

Life-Long Learning Officer – Kerry Campuses
Relevant campuses: MTU Kerry Campuses

Student Life Officer – Kerry Campuses
Relevant campuses: MTU Kerry Campuses

Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Kerry Campuses
Relevant campuses: MTU Kerry Campuses

Cork Campuses

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer –Cork Campuses
Relevant campuses: All Cork Campuses

Life-Long Learning Officer –Cork Campuses
Relevant campuses: All Cork Campuses

Student Life Officer – Cork Campuses
Relevant campuses: All Cork Campuses

Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Cork Campuses
Relevant campuses: All Cork Campuses

Cork School of Music (CSM) Officer
Relevant campus: Cork School of Music (CSM)

National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) Officer
Relevant campus: National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)

Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD) Officer
Relevant campus: Crawford College of Art and Design (CCAD)

Eligibility and Constituencies

Candidates may only stand for election to a position where they are registered on the relevant campus or campuses for that position.

Candidates may only be nominated by Union members from the relevant campus or campuses, and only Union members from the relevant campus or campuses will be eligible to vote in that election (exceptions for the Sport Officer – Kerry Campuses and the Societies Officer – Kerry Campuses, see below).

Let’s break it down…

For each position, only students registered on the relevant campus or campuses may stand for election, nominate candidates or vote.

  • A student registered on a Cork campus may stand for, nominate candidates for, and vote in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer – Cork Campuses, Life-Long Learning Officer – Cork Campuses, Student Life Officer – Cork Campuses, Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Cork Campuses.
  • A student registered at CSM may stand for, nominate candidates for, and vote in the CSM Officer election.
  • A student registered at NMCI may stand for, nominate candidates for, and vote in the NMCI Officer election.
  • A student registered at CCAD may stand for, nominate candidates for, and vote in the CCAD Officer election.
  • A student registered on a Kerry campus may stand for, nominate candidates for, and vote in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer – Kerry Campuses, Life-Long Learning Officer – Kerry Campuses, Student Life Officer – Kerry Campuses, Oifigeach na Gaeilge / Irish Language Officer – Kerry Campuses.
  • A student registered on a Kerry campus may stand for and nominate candidates for the Sports Officer– Kerry Campuses position but only Kerry Campus Sports Captains may vote in this election.
  • A student registered on a Kerry campus may stand for and nominate candidates for the Societies Officer-– Kerry Campuses position but only Kerry Campus Society Chairpersons may vote in this election.

Nominations open: 8th September 2026 at 9am
Nominations close: 23rd September 2026 at 5pm
Voting: 1st October 2026 (voting for the Societies Officer, Kerry and Sports Officer, Kerry will take place on 14th October)

Further information on the nomination process and voting arrangements will be issued by the Union.