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Introduction
The Rector chairs the University Court and is elected for a period of three years by students and staff of the University.
The 2009 Rectorial Election was conducted online from 9am on 11 February until 7pm on 12 February 2009.
The winner was Iain Macwhirter, who will be officially installed as Rector in March.
The Rector
About the role of Rector, the current rector Mark Ballard and previous Rectors of the University.
How to vote
Voting was primarily conducted electronically with students and staff casting votes online through the MyEd portal.
Rules and regulations
The election was governed in accordance with Regulations approved by Court, and conducted in accordance with Ordinance 197.
Video interview with Tam Dalyell
Tam Dalyell, former Rector, talks about the role of the Rector and what it meant to him.
Election timeline
3 November 2008
- Call for nominations for Candidates
- Call for staff requests for postal votes
12 January 2009
- 12 noon call for nominations of candidates closed
- 12 noon requests for postal votes closed
19 January 2009
- Candidates confirmed
6 February 2009
- 12 noon all postal votes to be returned
10 February 2009
- Hustings 8.30pm Teviot Debating Hall
11/12 February 2009
- Online student and staff voting
12 February 2009
- Votes counted and winner announced
23 February 2009
- The new Rector will be invited to be in attendance at Court meeting
25 May 2009
- New Rector chairs first meeting of Court
This article was published on Feb 16, 2009