Welcome to the Leadership Elections!

This is your chance to decide who will lead the Students' Union in 2025/26 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!


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priority8

what is priority 8

New this year, 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

  • 17 Jan – Nominations Open
  • 9 Feb – Nominations Close
  • 16 Feb – Candidate Statement Deadline
  • 3 Mar – Candidate Briefing
  • >4 Mar – Campaigning Begins (12pm)
  • 11 Mar – Voting Opens (10am)
  • 13 Mar – Voting Closes (2pm)
  • 13 Mar – Results Night

President

VP Education

VP Wellbeing & Diversity

VP Societies & Sport

School Rep

why should you vote in the leadership elections?

complaints

Complaints are considered by the Students’ Union in line with the rules and regulations and our members code of conduct. All complaints must be submitted via the complaints form within 24 hours of an incident taking place and no later than 1 hours after voting closes. Complaints will be reviewed by the Deputy Returning Officer.

meet your candidates

It's time to get to know the students running to be your student leaders. They've all written a candidate statement outlining how they will represent you.

faqs

good voters guide

candidate development & training

jargon buster

 

resources

Navigating elections and campaigning can be a daunting prospect but it doesn't have to be. Get a step ahead by looking through our handy resources below.

 

faqs

guide to standing

candidate statement guide

budget sheet

accessible elections

dealing with difficult behaviour

4 hats of the officer

campaigning do’s & don’ts

public speaking top tips

social media

graphic design top tips

photo submission guidance

wellbeing guide

student group info pack

jargon buster

guide to the SU