All current students of the University of Glasgow are eligible to vote in the rectorial election being held today and tomorrow (26 and 27 February 2008). 

Hardeep Singh Kohli The four nominees standing for Rector of the University of Glasgow are: Aamer Anwar, Patrick Harvie MSP, Charles Kennedy MP and Hardeep Singh Kohli. 

Cast your vote online here.

The Rector is elected by the students of the University for a period of three years and not only represents the students but is also, ex-officio, the Chairman of the University Court, the body which administers the resources of the University.

The Rector is not active in University strategy or policy-making. The role is principally as spokesperson and representative for student issues. The Rector's participation in events is entirely voluntary and depends on their own availability and choice.

Patrick Harvie MSP, Aamer Anwar and Charles Kennedy MPThe new Rector: who succeeds  Mr Mordechai Vanunu; will  be officially installed on 10 April 2008.

Further information:

Martin Shannon, Media Relations Officer
Tel: 0141 330 8593
Email: m.shannon@admin.gla.ac.uk 

SRC webpages:
http://www.src.gla.ac.uk/about/rector/


First published: 25 February 2008