By: Sine Sø Kristensen, Maria Lund Kallestrup and Maria Lønsman Hukiær, The Election Secretariat. Photo: AAU Skyfish

Preparations for the celebration of democracy at AAU has begun. The AAU Elections 2023 have been called, which means staff members have the chance to exercise their democratic right and have a say about university matters, including the university’s strategic development, academic matters, budgets and priorities.

Stand for AAU Elections 2023

Academic staff members (VIP) can stand for election to the University Board, Academic Council, Departmental Council and for the Study Board. If you are an employed PhD student, a main supervisor for a PhD student or serving as the head of a PhD programme, you can also stand for election to a PhD Committee.

Technical and administrative staff members (TAP) can stand for election to the University Board and Department Council, however you can only stand for a Department Council if you are affiliated with a department.

The electoral period is four years from 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2028.

You can declare your candidacy from 9 October to 27 October 2023. So, start considering if this could be for you and if you would like to form a candidate list with some of your colleagues.

AAU has diversity as a core value and wants to reflect this in its governing bodies. Everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is therefore encouraged to stand for the AAU elections – read more on how to declare your candidacy on AAU’s election website.

On 9 October at 10.00, when the election system is open for candidates, all staff members will receive an email with further information.

Vote for the AAU Elections 2023

You can vote electronically from 27 November to 30 November 2023.

Find more information on how to stand for election, how to vote, the election timetable, election rules and much more on AAU’s election website.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact The Election Secretariat at valgsekretariatet@adm.aau.dk.