The results are in! Roehampton’s Student Leadership Elections have now closed, and we’re excited to share a full breakdown of how students chose to vote in this year’s elections.
Student Leadership Elections Results 2026
The results are in! Roehampton’s Student Leadership Elections have now closed, and we’re excited to share a full breakdown of how students chose to vote in this year’s elections.
With the highest voter turnout in recent years and thousands of votes cast across our different leadership roles and your priorities for next year, you have helped shape the future of our Students’ Union and student life at Roehampton.
Headline figures:
- Total individual voters: 3,353
- Total votes cast: 14,473
- Student population turnout: 28.6%
This is a 48.5% increase from 2025 where we had 1872 students turning out to vote - 16.7% of the student population.
Full Time Officer Roles:
President Education: Shane Colaco Lemos
The President Education is responsible for supporting students’ academic experience, and ensuring the student voice is represented at SU, University and wider community levels on key issues such as teaching quality, course curriculums and career development.
President Community: Kshiteej Avinash Nimbalkar
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.
PTO Officer Roles
College Presidents and College Deputy Presidents represent the interests, needs, and experiences of students within their respective Colleges and make positive changes to student life here.
Digby Stuart:
College President: Yash Chauhan
College Deputy President: Sujal Mehulkumar Shah
Froebel:
College President: Caroline Engen
College Deputy President: Grace Weekes-Rolfe
Southlands:
College President: Sera Cherian
College Deputy President: Roshan Bahadur Dhami
Whitelands:
College President: Mariyam Mehmood
College Deputy President: Carlos Ruiz Gago
Student Priorities
Out of the 14 choices from our student consultation, using your democratic voice has helped show us the things that matter most to you. These will shape the work your Sabbatical Officers and SU staff team do next year.
You have chosen these as the 6 most important issues to you for 26/27:
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Improve Transport Links
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Improve Placements and Internships
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Improve Timetables and the SEATS App
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Reduce On-Campus Prices and Increase Basic Needs Support
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Increase Access to Financial Support
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Improve Careers and Networking Opportunities
You’ve helped ensure that the work we do is led by students, every step of the way.
Articles of Association Advisory Referendum
In the advisory Referendum you voted 79% in favour to adopt the new articles.
What’s next?
Congratulations to all the candidates that have been elected - they will begin their handover process in the Summer, working with the current team before officially taking office. They’ll be setting their priorities, launching campaigns, and representing your voice across campus.
Thank you to everyone who voted and took part in Student Leadership Elections 2026 - your voice matters!
Want the full breakdown? Download the detailed election results.