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Nominations Open

Friday 6 February, 11:00

Nominations Close

Monday 23 February, 11:00

Candidate Statement and Manifesto deadlines

Thursday 5 March

Student Group membership sale closed

Friday 6 March

Candidate Briefing Sessions

Friday 6 & Monday 9 March

Campaigning Begins

Monday 9 March

Voting Opens

Friday 13 March, 11:00

Voting Closes

Thursday 19 March, 11:00

Results Announced

Friday 20 March

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Student Leadership Elections 2026

200 posts are up for election.

Nominations open at 11:00 on Friday 6 February 2026 (in 6 hours and 59 minutes)

The polls open at 11:00 on Friday 13 March 2026 (in 5 weeks and 0 days)

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Understanding the SU Elections

What are Elections?

In our Student Leadership Elections, students can run by nominating themselves for elected student leader positions within the Students' Union. Students will also be able to vote for these candidates when voting opens. This includes our student group committee members and our paid full-time Sabbatical Officer roles. Elections are your opportunity to have your voice heard and choose who you want to lead the Students’ Union and represent your interests to the University and wider community.

These elections decide who takes on key roles across RSU, from Full-time Officers who represent you at the highest levels of the University, to Committee Members who lead and grow our vibrant student communities. This is your opportunity to tell the Students’ Union what matters to you most, what our primary focuses should be, and who you want to lead that change.

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Roles

President Education

The President Education will focus on every aspect of the academic experience, ensuring students feel their degree offers real value. It involves leading on key areas such as teaching quality, educational support, career development, curriculum design, and supports the Programme and School Reps.

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President Community

The President Community will focus on all aspects of university life beyond the classroom, ensuring students feel safe, supported, and a true sense of belonging at Roehampton. It involves leading on key areas such as sustainability, housing, cost of living, mental health, student communities, student groups, and events.

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Student Group Committee Members

Committee members are student volunteers who lead student groups. They work alongside the SU to make sure that all the behind-the-scenes efforts are completed swiftly. It involves organising events and activities of all different kinds aimed at enhancing student experience at Roehampton.

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Part-time Officers

College part-time Officers are RSU elected officers that represent and advocate for students within their respective Colleges. As a College part-time Officer you will play a critical role in working collaboratively with University staff, fellow students and the SU to ensure student feedback from your college leads to positive change.

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Student Priorities and Articles of Association Referendum

Student Priorities

As the SU is led by students, for students, that means you set the agenda. We’ve moved away from one-year manifestos and now focus on long-term Student Priorities. During the elections, you’ll vote on the key issues the SU should focus on for 2026/27. This helps us put our time, energy, and funding into what matters most to you.

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Referendum on our Articles of Association

We’ve updated the SU’s Articles of Association. That’s the document that defines what we do and how we’re run. In this referendum, every student has the chance to vote for or against the proposed changes to how Roehampton Students’ Union is governed.

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Recommend a Friend

Do you know a student who makes a positive difference to student life at Roehampton?

During Elections, we encourage you to recommend a student who you believe would make a strong student representative. If you know someone who would be fantastic for one of our available roles, why not let us know? You can use the form below to submit a recommendation, and we will email the student to let them know they've been recommended, and should consider running for one of our roles.

This could be someone who leads a student group, a School or Programme rep, or someone who makes an impact within their community or on campus. A simple recommendation could give someone the confidence boost they need to submit a nomination. So go ahead, tell your friend how amazing they are and recommend a friend today!

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