Election Journey

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    Nominations Open
    09.01.2026
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    Nominations Close
    26.01.2026
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    Voting Opens
    10.02.2026
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    Voting Closes
    12.02.2026
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    Results
    13.02.2026

1

Learn about Elections

Find out what our Leadership Elections involve, learn about the timeline and roles before nominations open.

2

Nominate yourself

Looking to nominate yourself for a role? Follow our five stages to becoming a candidate.

3

Candidate information

Everything you need to know about being a candidate, including important rules and guidance.

4

How to vote

Want to make a difference to the University Experience? Learn how and where to submit your vote.

What is a Leadership Election

Students run Your Students’ Union. Each year, with your help, we elect a group of Officers. Just like you, these students have positive ideas and want to represent their fellow students to try and improve the education experience. We offer a wide variety of roles. Some of our roles are full-time and some are part-time. This means you can complete your studies while holding a leadership role. This page will tell you how you can get involved, whether that be nominating yourself for a role or how to vote for your next set of officers.

Upcoming Events

Discussion Leadership Elections: From Student to Candidate, How to Begin
9th January 4pm - 5pm
Online
Learn how to become an SU election candidate, from eligibility and roles to writing your manifesto and planning your campaign. This session gives you the skills and confidence to stand for office and make real change for students.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Scarborough | Elections
Discussion Leadership Elections: From Student to Candidate, How to Begin
13th January 2pm - 3pm
The Hub Room 1.25
Learn how to become an SU election candidate, from eligibility and roles to writing your manifesto and planning your campaign. This session gives you the skills and confidence to stand for office and make real change for students.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Elections
A group of students sitting at a table, listening to a speaker. Discussion Leadership Elections: From Student to Candidate, How to Begin
15th January 1pm - 2pm
Online via Teams
Learn how to become an SU elections candidate, from eligibility and roles to writing your manifesto and planning your campaign. This session gives you the skills and confidence to stand for office and make real change for students.
Coventry University London | CU Scarborough | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Elections
A group of students sitting at a table, listening to a speaker. Discussion Leadership Elections: From Student to Candidate, How to Begin
19th January 1pm - 2pm
CULC, UH 1.10
Learn how to become an SU elections candidate, from eligibility and roles to writing your manifesto and planning your campaign. This session gives you the skills and confidence to stand for office and make real change for students.
Coventry University London | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Elections
Discussion Leadership Elections: From Student to Candidate, How to Begin
22nd January 10am - 11am
GE236
Learn how to become an SU elections candidate, from eligibility and roles to writing your manifesto and planning your campaign. This session gives you the skills and confidence to stand for office and make real change for students.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Elections
A group of students sitting at a table, listening to a speaker. Discussion Leadership Elections: From Student to Candidate, How to Begin
22nd January 12:30pm - 1:30pm
CU Scarborough, Boardroom (2.14)
Learn how to become an SU elections candidate, from eligibility and roles to writing your manifesto and planning your campaign. This session gives you the skills and confidence to stand for office and make real change for students.
CU Scarborough | Elections
Discussion Leadership Elections: From Student to Candidate, How to Begin
26th January 10am - 11am
Online via Teams
Learn how to become an SU elections candidate, from eligibility and roles to writing your manifesto and planning your campaign. This session gives you the skills and confidence to stand for office and make real change for students.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Scarborough | Elections
Image of two students talking to a member of staff, looking at their ipad. Discussion Leadership Elections: The Candidate Crash Course
3rd February 1pm - 2pm
Online, Via Teams
You are now an approved candidate in this year's elections! Come along for some useful hints, tips and tricks before you start your campaigning. You can also network with other candidates, and ask any questions you may have about the process.
Coventry University London | CU Scarborough | Online Event | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Elections
Image of two students talking to a member of staff, looking at their ipad. Discussion Leadership Elections: The Candidate Crash Course
3rd February 3pm - 4pm
Online, via Teams.
You are now an approved candidate in this year's elections! Come along for some useful hints, tips and tricks before you start your campaigning. You can also network with other candidates, and ask any questions you may have about the process.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Coventry University London | CU Coventry | CU Scarborough | Online Event | CUL Dagenham | Elections
Two students sat at a table speaking to a staff member. Discussion Leadership Elections: The Candidate Crash Course
4th February 2pm - 3pm
CULC, UH 1.10
You are now an approved candidate in this year's elections! Come along for some useful hints, tips and tricks before you start your campaigning. You can also network with other candidates, and ask any questions you may have about the process.
Coventry University London | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Elections
Image of two students talking to a member of staff, looking at their ipad. Discussion Leadership Elections: The Candidate Crash Course
4th February 3pm - 4pm
The Hub, Room 1.25
You are now an approved candidate in this year's elections! Come along for some useful hints, tips and tricks before you start your campaigning. You can also network with other candidates, and ask any questions you may have about the process.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Elections
Image of two students talking to a member of staff, looking at their ipad. Discussion Leadership Elections: The Candidate Crash Course
9th February 10am - 11am
The Hub, Room 1.25
You are now an approved candidate in this year's elections! Come along for some useful hints, tips and tricks before you start your campaigning. You can also network with other candidates, and ask any questions you may have about the process.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Elections
Image of two students talking to a member of staff, looking at their ipad. Discussion Leadership Elections: The Candidate Crash Course
9th February 12:30pm - 1:30pm
CU Scarborough, Boardroom (2.14)
You are now an approved candidate in this year's elections! Come along for some useful hints, tips and tricks before you start your campaigning. You can also network with other candidates, and ask any questions you may have about the process.
CU Scarborough | Elections
Image of two students talking to a member of staff, looking at their ipad. Discussion Leadership Elections: The Candidate Crash Course
9th February 3pm - 4pm
Online, Via Teams
You are now an approved candidate in this year's elections! Come along for some useful hints, tips and tricks before you start your campaigning. You can also network with other candidates, and ask any questions you may have about the process.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Coventry University London | CU Scarborough | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Elections
Event Elections voting
10th February midnight - 12th February midnight
CU London Dagenham
Your Voice. Your Union. Meet the candidates, explore their manifestos, and cast your vote to shape student leadership.
CUL Dagenham | Elections | Your Voice
Event Elections voting
10th February 1pm - 12th February 2pm
University House London Campus
Shape Your Union’s Future - Meet the candidates, read their manifestos, and cast your vote for your next student leaders. Play a role in shaping the future of your Students’ Union.
Coventry University London | Elections
Officers sat on the grass outside the Hub. From left to right: Promise, Abdullah, Layna, Prince Meeting Full Time Officer Accountability Panel
24th February 11am - 1:30pm
Square One Bar, Cinema & Entertainment Venue Inside the Hub, Coventry University 4, Jordan Wl, Coventry CV1 5QT
This is your opportunity to hold Full-Time Officers accountable on their key manifesto points, ask questions about their progress so far, and enquire about future plans and ideas. This session is open to all students, and is free to attend.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | Coventry University London | CU Coventry | CU Scarborough | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Elections | Your Voice | Square One | Full Time Officer Accountability Panel
Meeting Part Time Officer Accountability Panel
24th February 1pm - 2pm
Square One Bar, Cinema & Entertainment Venue Inside the Hub, Coventry University 4, Jordan Wl, Coventry CV1 5QT
This is your opportunity to hold Part-time Officers accountable on their key manifesto points, ask questions about their progress so far, and enquire about future plans and ideas. This session is open to all students, and is free to attend.
Coventry University (Coventry campus) | CU Coventry | Elections | Your Voice | Part Time Officer Accountability Panel
Meeting Part Time Officer Accountability Panel
4th March 11am - noon
to be confirmed
This is your opportunity to hold Part-time Officers accountable on their key manifesto points, ask questions about their progress so far, and enquire about future plans and ideas. This session is open to all students, and is free to attend.
Coventry University London | CUL Dagenham | CUL Greenwich | Elections | Your Voice | Part Time Officer Accountability Panel
Meeting Part Time Officer Accountability Panel
17th March noon - 1pm
CU Scarborough, Boardroom (2.14)
This is your opportunity to hold Part-time Officers accountable on their key manifesto points, ask questions about their progress so far, and enquire about future plans and ideas. This session is open to all students, and is free to attend.
CU Scarborough | Elections | Your Voice | Part Time Officer Accountability Panel

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