Leadership Elections 2027

Choose who leads your Union.

Every year you elect the full-time Sabbatical Officers who lead the Students’ Union, and vote for the RHSU Priority 8: the issues you want them to focus on.

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What is a Sabbatical Officer?

Sabbs are four students elected to lead the SU full time for a year, on a salary. They represent all Royal Holloway students at the highest level, pushing for real change on campus, while building skills that last a career. Nominations open Mon 7 Dec.

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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.

Key dates

All times are UK time.

 7 DecNominations open 
 31 JanNominations close 
 7 FebCandidate statement deadline23:59
 18 FebCandidate briefing14:00
 22 FebCampaigning begins12:00
 2 MarVoting opens10:00
 4 MarVoting closes14:00
 4 MarResults night20:00

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.

Last year: Leadership Elections 2026

See who you elected, how many of you voted, and who stood.

Questions about elections?

Email voice@su.rhul.ac.uk or book a 1:1 chat with the Voice team.