If you are a candidate in a contested election, you have several opportunities to boost your campaign and help your message reach as many fellow students as possible.
You can get a candidate profile published on mitsdu.dk/stemnu. Simply answer the following questions and send your answers to valg@sdu.dk.
Please submit both a Danish and an English version. Feel free to use Copilot or a similar tool for the translation.
If you are running for more than one body, you are welcome to submit different descriptions. Just remember to indicate which text belongs to which body.
- Why have you decided to run for election?
- Is there a particular issue you would like to champion if you are elected?
- What can students expect from you as a student representative?
Please also include a photo of yourself with a neutral and uncluttered background. The photo must be in landscape format.
Everyone should have the opportunity to campaign, whether you are an experienced candidate or new to student politics. SDU therefore offers an election campaign package to candidates standing in contested elections for the Board, the Academic Council, the University Council and EPICUR.
An SDU election campaign package includes:
- 10 posters
- 200 flyers
- DKK 300 for coffee, chocolate or similar refreshments
Refreshments must be purchased through SDU Uddannelse, while printed materials must be ordered through SDU Uddannelse and Grafisk Center in accordance with the following guidelines:
- Election posters must be A2 format.
- Flyers must be A5 format.
- Artwork for printing must be submitted in PDF format.
- The candidate list, association and any electoral pact must be clearly stated on the poster.
- Materials must comply with SDU’s statement on freedom of research, freedom of teaching, and freedom of debate and expression, as well as SDU’s Joint Code of Conduct.
If you would like to make use of the election campaign package, please complete this form.
From 5 to 26 November 2026, candidates may campaign freely in the corridors, and campaign materials may be displayed on noticeboards marked "Fri Annoncering" ("Free Advertising").
If you would like to book a physical campaign stand, please contact Teknisk Service and specify your preferred location and time slot. Write to 8888@sdu.dk.
Candidates are responsible for taking down their own election posters, distributing flyers and similar campaign activities.
From 5 to 26 November 2026, candidates may campaign freely in the corridors, and campaign materials may be displayed on noticeboards marked "Fri Annoncering" ("Free Advertising").
If you would like to book a physical campaign stand, please contact the Election Secretariat and specify your preferred location and time slot. Write to valg@sdu.dk
Candidates are responsible for taking down their own election posters, distributing flyers and similar campaign activities.
To a limited extent, travel expenses to the campus cities may be covered. Contact studieliv@sdu.dk.
Social media is a natural place to campaign. The same expectations of respectful communication apply here. When campaigning on social media, keep the discussion focused on political issues rather than individuals.
If you experience discussions that go too far, become personal or otherwise cross boundaries, please contact the chair of the relevant association. It is important that no one feels singled out, exposed or personally attacked on social media as part of the election campaign.
The Election Secretariat is responsible for conducting the elections and provides election support as well as handling administrative tasks related to the elections.
The Election Secretariat can assist with publishing candidate profiles but remains impartial and does not get involved in candidates' election campaigns or campaign activities.
Election campaigns must be conducted with mutual respect and allow room for different views. This applies to face-to-face interactions, public debate and social media.
Election materials and debate must therefore comply with SDU's Declaration on freedom of research, freedom of teaching, and freedom of debate and expression and the SDU Common Code of Conduct.