Candidates Hub

CANDIDATES HUB

The Candidates Hub is a dedicated digital platform designed to support individuals standing for election. Whether you are a first-time candidate or have stood for a role before, the hub provides essential resources, guidance, and tools to help you run a successful campaign.

 

KEY DATES

  • Applications Open

    All students can apply for a role. Apply for a role

  • Training Sessions

    Want to know how to write an eye-catching manifesto? Or deliver a vote winning campaign? Booking into a training session below 

  • Applications Close

  • Candidates Confirmed

    Applicants who have completed the manifesto, photo, 1:1 meeting and passed the eligibility checks will be confirmed as candidates by email.

    Candidate Briefings

    All candidates should attend one of the Candidate Briefings. We’ll cover the rules, and details of voting week for all campuses. Dates & Times TBC

  • Voting Opens

    All students can vote for all roles at www.angliastudent.com/vote

  • Candidate Breakfasts

    Candidates will have access to snacks and drinks on their home campus. Book in to claim yours and join us for a chat (Details below TBC)

  • Writtle Campaigning Session

    Candidates from other campuses will have the opportunity to visit Writtle for an afternoon of campaigning and talking to students. Book your space in the session below (TBC)

  • London Campaigning Session

    Candidates from other campuses will have the opportunity to visit London’s East India campus for a day of campaigning and talking to students. Book your space below or here

  • Voting Closes

  • Expenses Claim Deadline

    Get your expenses claim submitted by the deadline! You can find the form here

  • Results

    The results will be live streamed on our website so tune in to find out who our next officer team will be (Time TBC)



Upcoming Events

Campaign Training - Cambridge
5th March 1pm - 2pm
Hel 106/107
Elections | Cambridge
Campaign Training - Cambridge
6th March 1pm - 2pm
YST108
Elections | Cambridge
Campaign Training - Peterborough
10th March 1pm - 2pm
Peterborough - room TBC
Elections | Peterborough
Campaign Training - Writtle
12th March 1pm - 2pm
Writtle, room TBC
Elections | Writtle
Campaign Training - Online
12th March 5pm - 13th March 6pm
Online
Elections | Online Events
Campaign Training - London
13th March 2pm - 3pm
London, room TBC
Elections | East India
Campaign Training - Online
18th March 5pm - 6pm
Online
Elections
Campaign Training - Cambridge
19th March noon - 1pm
Cambridge
Elections | Cambridge
Campaign Training - Chelmsford
20th March 2pm - 3pm
MAR 110
Elections
Online Campaign Training
21st March 5pm - 6pm
Online
Elections | Online Events

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

AM I A CANDIDATE?

You will receive an email and be confirmed as a candidate by 5pm on 1st April if you have met all eligibility requirements

WHAT DATES WOULD I be in my role?

Late June 2025 – Early July 2026

who is ron?

RON stands for Re-Open Nominations and is a vote against the candidates standing for election

Can I use a QR code or link on my campaign materials?

A: Yes. You can direct voters to angliastudent.com/election

Where and when can I vote?

A: Online at angliastudent.com/election from 09:00 2 April – 14:00 8 April

Can I vote for myself?

Yes!

I can’t vote! Help!

Email theelections@angliastudent.com

I want to complain about another candidate’s behaviour

If you have been directly affected by another candidate breaching the rules, please use the complaints process here: Complaints Form

I have spent all of my budget! Can I have some more money?

No. All candidates have the same amount of money to spend on their election campaign. The only thing that you can spend outside of the £100 budget is travel costs. 

Got further questions? Contact one of the team below and they will be able to help you.

Emma Howes

Engagement Manager

e.howes@angliastudent.com

Demi Smith

Democracy & Campaigns Coordinator

d.smith@angliastudent.com

 


If you would like to speak to a member of staff about The Election, or if you have a question that has not been answered above you can submit your query to Demi, Democracy and Campaigns Coordinator via email.

If you would like to submit to a formal complaint about the election to our Deputy Returning Officer you can do so by completing the form on our complaints page.

Because we're independent from the University you get to decide how we’re run and what we do. You get to decide this by voting in our elections, getting your voice heard through Student Members Meetings or participating in campaigns. Our core function is representation, which means we dedicate almost all of our resources to making sure your voice gets heard in the University, that your rights as a student are upheld and you get the most out of your degree.