How to vote

How to vote in the Rector Election 2027

The election will take place online from 09:00 on Monday 8 February 2027 to 13:00 on Friday 12 February 2027. 

All eligible voters – fully matriculated students and University staff – will receive an email from Civica Election Services, who will run the election independently on their own voting platform. If you do not receive an email from Civica during the election period, please contact court@ed.ac.uk.   

The election shall be conducted by means of the alternative vote.

Electoral Reform Society – Alternative Vote