Ever wondered what it would be like to work with the University on shaping the future for Royal Holloway students? Are you passionate about working on issues that matter most to students just like you? It's your turn to becoming a student leader!
Ever wondered what it would be like to work with the University on shaping the future for Royal Holloway students? Are you passionate about working on issues that matter most to students just like you?
Nominations are almost open for the 2026 Leadership Elections, which means you can register your interest in becoming a Sabbatical Officer for the 2026/27 academic year. It’s an unmissable opportunity to shape student experience at Royal Holloway, and champion the interests of students just like you.
Anyone can stand to be elected for one of our four full-time, paid Sabbatical Officer roles: President, VP Education, VP Wellbeing & Diversity, and VP Societies & Sport.
Head over to our Elections Hub 2026 for more information on the job descriptions of each role, our rules and regs, candidate development information and loads more.
Can I run in the elections?
If you’re a fully signed up student at Royal Holloway, you are eligible to run for the election. You do need to be a member of the Students’ Union (which you automatically are, unless you choose to opt out), but that’s the only pre-requisite!
If you have any questions or concerns about whether or not running will affect your status (in terms of visas, funding, etc.), please get in touch with us via email and we’ll be more than happy to help you out.
Where do I start?
Nominating yourself couldn’t be easier! All you need is your Student ID number, a few personal details, and you’ll be set to start your campaign in the elections!
Nominations open on 16 January and close 8 February, so make sure you don’t miss out and nominate yourself on the SU website.
What comes next?
The deadline for submitting your photos and candidate statements is the 15 February. Running in a Leadership Election can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to support you as much as possible! Check out our training sessions below to get the guidance you need for your campaign:
I still have so many questions!
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Find more information, including FAQs, job descriptions, and much more on our Leadership Elections hub. Still can’t find the answers you need? Drop us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
You’ve made it this far, what are you waiting for? Click the button below to start your Elections journey!