Becoming a member

Election key dates

• Call for nominations: 12 noon on Thursday, 12 September 2024.
• Last date for nominations: 12 noon on Thursday, 3 October 2024.
• Ballot for Election: 12 noon on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 – Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

Nominations

All professional services staff who have a contract that extends to at least 31 July in the following academic year are eligible to stand for nomination and to vote in the elections.

All nominees must have completed all the modules set out in the Essential Training Policy for University Employees (.pdf) and, if elected, undertake any additional training for University Committee members.

Nominees are asked to complete an Applicant Pack (.docx). Applicants are asked to complete a personal statement, giving brief biographical information and a supporting statement for your nomination. The Nomination Form (within the pack) must be signed by two members of professional services staff, one of whom must be from a department different from that of the nominee.

Electronic signatures are preferred. Where an electronic signature is not possible, a separate original email confirmation from the nominator/seconder, will be accepted.

Should an election be required, electronic ballot papers will be circulated via email to those members eligible to vote in the election, through the University’s Qualtrics survey platform. The election will be held between 12 noon on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 – Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

Further information

Further details on the Committee can be found within the Membership and Terms of Reference (.pdf).

Acceptance of the membership of HDHFC is construed as acceptance of the Governor Code of Conduct (.pdf).

The successful candidate in each election will be required to complete all the Essential Training as set out in the Essential Training Policy prior to the first meeting taking place.

Each successful candidate will be required to submit a personal details form, equality and diversity monitoring form and a register of interest declaration upon appointment.

Honorary Degrees and Honorary Fellowships Committee Meeting Date

The formal Committee meeting will take place on Monday, 3 February 2025 at 2.30 pm – 5pm; and the outcome of the HDHFC election will be presented to Nominations Committee for information in the Spring term.

Honorary Degrees and Honorary Fellowships Information

• Committee Structure (.pdf)
• Honorary Graduates