The Elections Committee would like to announce that, following due process, re-open nominations has received the majority of votes in the Student Union Presidential Elections 2026/2027.
We would like to thank the candidate for standing and all students who took part in the election process.
The nominations are now closed.
Thank you to those who nominated themselves. Please, wait for further information from the Elections Committee
Teresa Janikova
Student Union President
Message from the
Student Union President
​​​Serving as Student Union President is very challenging but also rewarding opportunity available to Regent’s students.
It allows you to represent your peers, work with university leadership, and contribute directly to student life and experience across university​
​
If you are passionate about student life, leadership, and making a difference and most importantly if care about the Regent’s community, I encourage you to consider standing for election.
​
The role requires commitment, hard work, resilience, and a strong sense of responsibility, as well as a genuine motivation to represent and support fellow students.
​
On this page, you will find all the information you need about the role, the nomination process, and the election timeline.​
​
If you have any questions about the role or the elections process, please feel free to reach out.
​
Teresa Janikova
Student Union President
Email: janikovt@regents.ac.uk
About the role
​​
The Student Union President is an elected position held by a Regent’s University London student. The role focuses on two main areas: student community and student representation.
On one side, the President works with their team to organise, coordinate and support student activities, events, and societies, contributing to the delivery of social, academic, and community events across the university.
On the other side, the President represents the student body in meetings with university leadership and on university committees, sharing student perspectives and raising issues that affect students’ experience.
​
The President also leads the Student Union Executive Team, a group of 20 elected student representatives, consisting of:
​
-
4 Vice Presidents
-
6 Council Presidents
-
10 Student Union Officers
​
The Executive Team works together to organise initiatives, represent different student groups, and support activities within the Student Union.
How the Student Union works at Regent’s
​
At Regent’s University London, the Student Union is part of the wider Student Experience team rather than an independent students’ union.
The Student Union is led by the Student Union President who works with the executive team
The Executive Team members remain current full-time students carrying out their representative roles alongside their studies.
Once elected, the Student Union President becomes a full-time sabbatical employee of Regent’s University London for one year (or two, if decided to run for a second term). In this role, the President leads the Student Union and, in employment terms, reports to the Student Union & Student Voice Manager as their line manager.
What does “sabbatical” mean?
If you are elected as Student Union President, you will work full-time in the role for one year, from June 2026 to May 2027.
Students who have not yet completed their degree will normally pause their studies for this period and return to continue their programme after the term ends.
Undergraduate students may apply either during their studies and interrupt their studies for one year, or apply during their final year and begin the role after completing their degree.
Master’s students may also apply, depending on the timing of their programme.
Term of office​
​
The Student Union President is elected for one academic year, from June 2026 to May 2027
At the end of the term, the President may choose to stand again for a second year.
What does the President do day-to-day?
The work of the Student Union President varies throughout the year, but it generally includes a combination of student representation, leadership of the Student Union team, and coordination of student initiatives and activities.
Leading the Student Union Executive Team
The President leads the Student Union Executive Team, which consists of 20 elected student representatives:
-
4 Vice Presidents
-
6 Council Presidents
-
10 Officers
This includes organising and leading Executive meetings, supporting officers in their initiatives, and coordinating Student Union activities throughout the academic year.
Student representation
The President represents students in meetings with university leadership and on university committees. This involves sharing student feedback, raising issues affecting students, and contributing the student perspective to discussions that impact the student experience.
Community building, societies, events and activities
The President works with the Executive Team to organise and support student activities across campus, including events, societies, and student-led initiatives that bring students together.
Collaboration across the university
The role also involves working with different teams and teams across the university on initiatives, events, and projects that involve students. This includes collaborating with colleagues across the institution to coordinate activities, support student engagement, and contribute the student perspective to university initiatives.
​
Student Union President Reports
Each year, the Student Union President publishes a report outlining the work carried out during their term, including student initiatives, events, representation, and collaborations across the university.
These reports provide an overview of the projects and activities led by the Student Union and offer insight into the responsibilities of the role.
You can explore reports from previous Presidents below. Reviewing these reports can help prospective candidates understand the scope and impact of the role.
Who can apply
To stand for election as Student Union President, you must meet the following criteria:
​
-
Be a current student enrolled at Regent’s University London at the time of the election
-
Be in good academic standing - have a minimum attendance rate of 75%, not be under investigation for academic misconduct, disciplinary, or financial offence
-
Not have opted out of Student Union membership
-
Not hold an elected position in another higher education student union during the election period
Candidates must demonstrate active involvement in the student community, such as participation in Student Union executive team, societies, or other student initiatives.
​
Is is strongly recommended to have prior experience as an Executive Team member.
Elections Timeline
Nominations open: Friday 17 April at 12:00
Nominations close: Thursday 23 April at 23:59
Voting opens: Monday 27 April at 12:00
Voting closes: Thursday 30 April at 23:59
Results announcement: Friday 1 May
How to apply
Applications for the Student Union President elections re-open on the 17 March 2026
​
To submit your nomination, please complete the online nomination form and upload the required documents before the deadline. Deadline to nomination is Thursday 23 April at 11:59 (midnight)
​
Required documents
Please prepare the following documents before completing the form:
-
CV - Outline your academic background, experience, and involvement in student activities.
-
Cover Letter - Explain why you would like to become Student Union President and how your experience and interests would help you in the role.
-
Manifesto - A short statement outlining your ideas, priorities, and what you would like to achieve if elected
-
Campaign Poster - A poster that will introduce you and your campaign to students during the election period.
-
Headshot Photo - A clear photo of yourself that may be used on the election website and in election communications.
​
All documents are required
The nominations are now closed.
Thank you to those who nominated themselves. Please, wait for further information from the Elections Committee
If you have any questions, please contact:
Teresa Janikova - Student Union Elections Representative - email: janikovt@regents.ac.uk
Doris Chavez - Elections Officer - email: doris.chavez@regents.ac.uk