Welcome to the Leadership Elections!

This is your chance to decide who will lead the Students' Union in 2026/27 and help shape our priorities for the year ahead. Check out the candidates and the RHSU Priority 8 and make sure to make your voice heard!


nominations open soon — get ready to have your say!

what is priority 8?

RHSU Priority 8 lets you decide what issues matter most. During the Leadership Elections, vote for the top priorities you want the Union to focus on. The winning 8 will guide our Sabbatical Officers' work, keeping the SU truly student-led.

priority8

key dates

  • 16 Jan – Nominations Open
  • 8 Feb – Nominations Close
  • 15 Feb – Candidate Statement Deadline
  • 2 Mar – Candidate Briefing
  • 3 Mar – Campaigning Begins (12pm)
  • 10 Mar – Voting Opens (10am)
  • 12 Mar – Voting Closes (2pm)
  • 12 Mar – Results Night


who's running in the leadership elections?

Students across campus will nominate themselves as Sabbatical Officers to make sure you get your voice heard in 2026/27.

President

VP Education

VP Wellbeing & Diversity

VP Societies & Sport



need help or more info?

If you’re unsure about any part of the Leadership Elections, we’re here to help. Whether you want to understand the roles, learn how voting works, or get support with the process, here are resources for you:

why should you vote in the leadership elections?

rules & regulations

candidate development & training

faqs

jargon buster

complaints

wellbeing guide

guide to the SU

student group info pack