NUS Referendum

Goldsmiths’ Students’ Union hereby gives notice that a Referendum will be held in accordance with a student-submitted motion. The referendum has been called by the Trustee Board. The Union is also holding an online open meeting where students can join to debate the Referendum question.

Question

‘Should Goldsmiths Students’ Union disaffiliate from both organisations comprising the National Union of Students (namely National Union of Students UK and National Union of Students Charity) with no undue delay?’

If you want to run a campaign for the ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer to this question, please email democracy@goldsmithssu.org by March 12th, 12pm at the latest. The Union will provide equal resources to the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns.

Voting will take place completely online through the SU website.

You can read the motion here.

Timeline

Friday March 13th, 11am-12pm - Online Referendum debate

Monday March 16th, 4pm  - Question and both sides' arguments published

Tuesday March 24th, 9am - Voting opens

Friday March 27th 5pm - Voting closes

Join Google Meet for an open meeting

Online Referendum Debate

Friday, 13 March · 11:00am – 12:00pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/idk-ubpf-sun

Or dial: ‪(GB) +44 20 3956 5360‬ PIN: ‪640 855 805‬#

What is a Referendum?

A Referendum is a ballot in which all SU Members (meaning all current students) are entitled to cast a vote. A referendum can be called on a variety of issues by the Trustee board, the Student Forum, or a secure petition signed by at least 50 members. 

For further information about referenda, please see Conduct of Referenda or contact democracy@goldsmithssu.org

Please find the Agenda for the Online Referendum debate here.