The results of the SU Referendum are in. All current student members had the opportunity to vote in an online ballot. Voting was open from Monday 27th October and closed at 5pm on Thursday 30th October. The options for both referendums were YES, NO, and ABSTAIN, with quorum being 2000 votes. The results are as follows:
Question 1
Should Cambridge SU disaffiliate from the National Union of Students UK (NUS UK)?
The options on the ballot were YES, NO and ABSTAIN.
There were 1772 votes for YES, and 1284 votes for NO, with 719 votes in abstention.
| YES |
1772 |
| NO |
1284 |
| ABSTAIN |
719 |
| TOTAL |
3775 |
'YES' therefore wins.
Question 2
Should Cambridge SU campaign to end university investments and collaborations with institutions involved in occupation and weapons manufacture as detailed in this policy motion?
The options on the ballot were YES, NO and ABSTAIN.
There were 3241 votes for YES, and 615 votes for NO, with 167 votes in abstention.
| YES |
3241 |
| NO |
615 |
| ABSTAIN |
167 |
| TOTAL |
4023 |
'YES' therefore wins.
Overall, 4070 students voted in the SU Referendum. Thank you to everyone who voted.
If you have any queries on the results, then please email elections@cambridgesu.co.uk in 24 hours from when the count was completed (5pm on 30/10/25).