Candidates have now been announced for the 2026 Student Leadership Elections! See who is standing for each position in this article, and get ready for voting from 12:00 Monday 15th June - 12:00 Friday 19th June (UK time).
The 2026 Student Leadership Elections are officially underway, and we’re excited to introduce the students who have stepped forward to lead, represent, and champion the student voice next year.
Standing in these elections is a powerful act of leadership. Every candidate below has put themselves forward to make a difference, shape the student experience, and represent their peers. We’re proud to showcase the range of voices, perspectives, and ambition across this year’s ballot.
Student President
- Amjad Ali Shah
- Maria O’sullivan
- Roxana Scurtu
- Vasilica Stefania Ionita
- Amin Haque
- Saly Konate
- Ali Arshad
- Fazlurrohman Hanafi
- Nic Jolly
- Sonia Arshad
- Shadev Patel
- Riffat Ateeq Ateeq
Vice President Education
- Rodolfo Portes
- Angelina Jones Jones
- Victoria Etim
- Danielle Buia
- Mia Kraly
Vice President Student Needs
- Tanaka Sekitoleko Sekitoleko
- Tiffany Burgess
- Duncan Riley
- Alvin Vettukattil Haju
- Jose Barbosa Melo
- Jessica Ekeanyanwu
- Ionut Bucur
- Daniela Kerekes
- Daria Tomaszewska
What happens next?
Campaigning officially starts today – Tuesday 9 June. Over the coming days, candidates will be sharing their ideas, priorities, and plans for representing students.
Voting opens at 12:00 on Monday 15 June and closes at 12:00 on Friday 19 June (UK time).
This is your chance to have a say in who represents you and helps shape the student experience.