Invitations for Nominations to SUT Council 2026
We are now inviting nominations to SUT Council 2026.
These elections will become effective upon the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on Thursday 4 December 2025.
There are a minimum of FOUR vacant places on Council as members come to the end of their terms, some of whom are eligible for re-election as they have completed 1 of the 2 permitted three-year terms on Council.
Who can sit on SUT Council?
Members are invited to nominate an SUT Individual Member for vacant places on Council. Proposers and Seconders must both be either SUT Individual Members or Corporate Member Lead Representatives. You may also self-nominate, but you will still need a proposer and a seconder.
How do I nominate?
Nominations must be made on the form linked below. The Nominee must submit the form and the Proposer and Seconder will be contacted to confirm they are happy with the nomination. This form must be submitted no later than Thursday 16 October 2025.
Skills to bring to SUT Council
As well as your professional interests and experience in the broad field of Underwater Technology, Engineering and Science; it will be helpful in standing for election if you could indicate any particular areas of interest and experience that your nominee would like to bring to Council, such as business development, marketing, communications, fundraising, education & training.
Responsibilities
When considering standing for election please note that Council Meetings in 2026 will be held in January, April, July and October. Meeting dates for 2026 will be set before the end of 2025. SUT Council meetings are held virtually. However, it is hoped there will be ‘in-person’ optional meetings for those able to travel to London in 2026.