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The candidates running in the 2026 Leadership Race have now been announced - check them out below.
Voting opens Monday 16 March at 9:00, and will close Friday 20 March at midday.
Before voting begins, we encourage you to read through the candidate manifestos, and find out their goals and plans. Consider which issues are important to you, and get ready to make an informed vote on who you would like to see represent you for the next academic year. It’s crucial you understand what they stand for, what they plan to do, and how this could impact your university experience.
These are your candidates wanting to be your next full-time, paid Sabbatical Officers who will represent you from July 2026 - July 2027:
Students' Union President
Activities and Engagement Officer
Education Officer:
Equity and Inclusion Officer
Postgraduate Officer
Welfare and Community Officer
Vote Week is next week, and there's lots happening on campus to get involved with:
- Monday 16 March (Print Room Cafe and Student Centre) - Graduation Pack Giveaway - be in with the chance to WIN £200 off of your graduation pack!
- Tuesday 17 March (Print Room Cafe, IOE) - We've got a brand new camera up for grabs
- Wednesday 18 March (Print Room Cafe and Student Centre) - Win your weekly food shop (up to £100!)
- Thursday 19 March (Print Room Cafe, IOE) - Entitles you to one free ticket to our UCL200 Summer Festival
- Friday 20 March - We've got a Nintendo Switch to be won!
We'll be on campus from 12-16:00 every day with carnival games, a spin the wheel, and loads of additional small prizes to be won. Come along to chat to the team, find out more about the Leadership Race, and get ready to cast your vote.
The results, revealing the new team of Officers will be announced on Friday 20 March at 18:30 at the South Cloisters.