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A Referendum is basically an "all-student vote". Sometimes the Union has to decide what members think about a particularly important or difficult issue, for instance, one that would change the way we prioritise our activities or something national or international that you want us to take a stance on.

SUBMIT AN IDEA

Referenda motions start their lives as an Idea from one of our members - click Submit Your Idea.

GET INVOLVED

Three things happen during a Referendum, which you can take part in:

Campaigning: you can help to make the argument for one side or the other by campaigning in the Referendum.

Debating: there is the chance for everyone to have their say on the issue at a Referendum Debat, where you can make a short speech or ask questions of campaigners on either side.

Voting: Voting is online at www.yusu.org and the results will be published within 24 hours of the close of voting - keep an eye on the student media, our website and our Weekly Info for updates about what happens after that.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

To read the answers to some common questions about Referenda, check out the Referenda FAQs.

For details of the rules that apply when campaigning in a Referendum, click Campaign Rules.

For the results of previous Referenda, including details of how many people voted, click Results.