2026 By Elections

Welcome to the 2026 LTSU By-Elections

First of all, a huge thank you for considering running in the Students' Union Elections. We hope you have a really rewarding, interesting and fun experience!

Leeds Trinity Students' Union exists to empower and support students to achieve their potential. We are running a by-election to fill roles on our Student Council, our Student Activities Committee (SAC) for Clubs and Societies, and our School Representative positions.

All the roles are an exciting way to make a difference to others. Thank you for considering putting yourself forward.

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There are 14 Part-time Officers, including elected School Representatives, who volunteer approximately five hours per week alongside their studies. They champion students’ rights, campaign on key issues, encourage engagement with the Union and support student communities. All Elected Officers receive training, guidance and support to deliver the priorities set out in their election campaigns.

The paid, full-time Sabbatical Officer roles of President and Vice President are currently held by Rosario and Charlotte, who you’ll work closely with.

Find out more about the part-time volunteer roles available in this by-election below.

Sustainability Officer

Make Leeds Trinity a greener, more environmentally friendly campus. You'll:

Represent students on relevant University committees as the sustainability voice
Work with key stakeholders to deliver campaigns that make a lasting difference

International Students' Officer

Be the voice of international students at Leeds Trinity. You'll:

Represent and advance the interests of international students
Sit on relevant University committees
Make sure the Students' Union's activities and services are accessible to international students
Work with the President to keep student voice and representation effective for international students

BAME Officer

Champion Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students at the University and beyond. You'll:

Represent and advance the interests of BAME students
Make sure Union activities and services are accessible to them
Campaign, lobby and deliver activities that further their interests at the University and in the wider world

Mental Health Officer

Champion student mental health and wellbeing at Leeds Trinity. You'll:

Campaign, lobby and deliver activities that improve mental health provision and support for students
Promote LTSU Advice services to students who may need them
Help run campaigns that promote student wellbeing

Women’s Officer

Be the voice for all women at Leeds Trinity. You’ll:

Represent and advance the interests of all women at the University
Make sure the Students’ Union’s activities and services are accessible to all women
Work with key stakeholders to deliver campaigns and activities that promote women’s interests and equality

Interfaith Officer

Help make Leeds Trinity a welcoming and inclusive place for students of all faiths and beliefs. You’ll:

Promote interfaith relations and understanding across the University
Be the voice for the diverse religions, beliefs and cultural backgrounds represented in the student community
Work with key stakeholders to create an inclusive campus where everyone feels respected and welcome

Education and Childhood School Representative

To represent students studying Education and Childhood-related courses, ensuring their academic experiences, concerns and ideas are heard by the Students’ Union.

Attend Student Council meetings and represent the views, interests and priorities of students within the School of Education and Childhood.
Work closely with Course Representatives across the school to identify common academic concerns, including teaching quality, placement experiences, assessment deadlines and access to learning resources.
Communicate issues affecting students in the school to the Student Council and work with relevant Union officers to help address them.
Promote Students’ Union training, guidance and support to Course Representatives, helping them feel confident in their roles.
Work with the Union President to promote Student Voice, gather student feedback and encourage participation in school-wide consultations and initiatives.

Business and Law School Representative

To ensure students studying Business and Law are effectively represented within the Students’ Union, with a focus on academic experience, professional development and student engagement.

Attend Student Council meetings and represent the views and priorities of Business and Law students.
Maintain regular contact with Course Representatives to identify issues relating to teaching, assessments, access to academic resources, group projects and professional or industry-related learning opportunities.
Raise school-specific concerns at Student Council meetings and communicate relevant updates and outcomes back to Course Representatives.
Promote Union training and support to help Course Representatives represent their peers effectively and confidently.
Work with the Union President to gather student feedback, encourage participation in Student Voice activities and ensure students have opportunities to influence decisions affecting their academic experience.

Computing and Creative Industries School Representative

To represent students across Computing and Creative Industries, ensuring their academic needs, learning experiences and perspectives are reflected in Students’ Union discussions and activities.

Attend Student Council meetings and advocate for the interests of students within Computing and Creative Industries.
Work with Course Representatives to identify concerns relating to specialist learning facilities, software and equipment access, practical projects, assessment methods and collaborative coursework.
Ensure issues affecting students across computing, digital, media and creative subjects are communicated to the Student Council.
Promote Union training, resources and support to Course Representatives, encouraging active participation and effective student representation.
Work with the Union President to collect feedback, promote Student Voice initiatives and encourage students to contribute ideas about improving their learning and university experience.

Social Sciences School Representative

To represent students studying Social Sciences, ensuring their academic concerns, learning experiences and perspectives are heard and considered by the Students’ Union.

Attend Student Council meetings and represent the views and interests of students across the School of Social Sciences.
Maintain communication with Course Representatives to identify issues relating to teaching, assessments, research resources, academic support and opportunities for discussion and collaborative learning.
Raise common concerns and emerging issues at Student Council meetings, ensuring the experiences of students across different social science disciplines are considered.
Promote Union training and support to Course Representatives, helping them develop the skills and confidence needed to represent their peers.
Work with the Union President to gather student feedback, promote Student Voice and ensure students can contribute to discussions about academic provision and the wider university experience.

Health and Life Sciences School Representative

To represent students studying Health and Life Sciences, ensuring their academic experiences, practical learning needs and concerns are communicated to the Students’ Union.

Attend Student Council meetings and represent the views and priorities of students across Health and Life Sciences.
Work closely with Course Representatives to identify issues relating to laboratory or clinical facilities, practical learning, placements, assessments, specialist equipment and academic support, where relevant to individual courses.
Communicate school-wide concerns to the Student Council and work with Union officers to ensure students’ experiences are considered in relevant discussions.
Promote Union training and support to Course Representatives, helping them represent their peers effectively and understand the support available to them.
Work with the Union President to gather feedback, promote Student Voice and encourage students to participate in opportunities to improve their academic and university experience.

26th October: Nominations Open

2nd November: Drop In Information session

6th November: Nominations Close

11th November: Candidate Briefing

12th November: Campaigning Begins

16th November: Candidate drop in

18th November: Voting Opens

20th November: Voting Closes

23rd November: Results announced

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