We invite nominations for committee roles to be confirmed at the STEM SIG Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March 2026.

Serving on the SIG committee is a great way to contribute to the EAP community, shape conversations around STEM and academic communication, and collaborate with colleagues across institutions and contexts.

🔹 Roles Open for Nomination

The following roles are open for election:

• Convenor — Term: 3 years (renewable once)
• Secretary — Term: 2 years (renewable once)
• Treasurer — Term: 2 years (renewable once)
• Events Coordinator — Term: 2 years (renewable once)
• Social Media Coordinator — Term: 2 years (renewable once)

All nominees must be members of BALEAP (individual or institutional).

Brief descriptions of each role are available on the Home > Constitution section of this website.

✍️ How to Nominate

To stand for a role, nominees should:

1. Identify a Proposer (SIG member and BALEAP member)
2. Identify a Seconder (SIG member)
3. Prepare a short personal statement (max. 150 words) outlining:
   • their interest in the role, and
   • how they would contribute to the work of the SIG

Nominations should be sent by email to stem@baleap.org, copying in the proposer and seconder.

🗓️ Election Timeline

• Call for nominations: Wednesday 7 January 2026
• Nominations close: Wednesday 21 January 2026
• Circulation of nominees / e-ballot (if required): from Tuesday 27 January 2026
• AGM & confirmation of roles: Tuesday 3 March 2026

If more than one nomination is received for a role, an electronic vote will be held.

If only one eligible nomination is received, the nominee will be confirmed without a vote at the AGM.

If no nominations are received for a role, the committee will ensure continuity in line with the SIG constitution.

💬 Questions or informal conversations

If you’d like to ask questions about a role, or have an informal conversation before deciding whether to stand, you’re very welcome to contact any of us on the committee.

🙏 We warmly encourage colleagues at all career stages to consider getting involved.