What to expect next week - elections are incoming
As you might have heard, the KSU Elections are happening and voting officially starts next week.
What are the KSU Elections?
These are the annual elections where you have the opportunity to vote for your future Student Officer team, Student Trustees, Faculty Reps and Campus Reps.
Why should I vote?
This is your chance to decide who represents you. These roles will work to improve the student experience and make your time at Kingston the best it can possibly be. So, make sure you have say in who will represent you.
When can I vote?
Voting opens Monday, 16 March at 10:00 and closes Wednesday, 18 March at 15:00.
How can I vote?
You can vote online or in person:
Online
The quickest way to vote is online using your phone, laptop, or tablet.
Simply visit the Elections page and make sure you are logged in so you can submit your vote.
In person - the more INTERESTING option
If you're on campus this week, why not head to one of our voting stations to cast your vote!
There will be four polling stations:
Penrhyn Road – KSU Social Space
Knights Park – Near the Reception
Kingston Hill – Kingston Business School
Roehampton Vale – Main lobby
At the polling stations, you may find some mini games, activities and you may even walk away with some sweets and treats!
Small Tip!
After voting, you will receive an email to confirm that you have voted. We suggest saving it as your screensaver for the next few days.
Prizes!
12 prizes up for grabs!
Once you've voted, show your voter confirmation email to the KSU staff at the polling stations and you will be in with a chance of winning of our amazing prizes:
Prize 1 – Big Brown Bear
Prize 2 - Dog Soft Toy
Prize 3 - Ninja Smoothie Maker
Prize 4 - Football
Prize 5 - Lego London Set
Prize 6 - Sony Wireless Headphones
Prize 7 - Camera
Prize 8 - Food Hamper
Prize 9 - Sabrina Carpentar Cardboard Cut Out
Prize 10 - Pillows
Prize 11 – Yoga Mat
Prize 12 – Football/Air Hockey Set
There will be lots of campaigning
Candidates who wish to be your next student leader will be campaigning for your vote. Expect to be approached by several candidates for the next few days.
If you would prefer not to be approached, faith spaces, libraries and lecture rooms will remain campaign-free spaces, so you can still study and attend classes without interruption.
Complaints and election rules
All candidates must follow the Election Rules and Regulations.
If you have a complaint, let us know no later than 24 hours after the alleged incident takes place and no later than 1 hour after voting closes.
All complaints will be addressed by the Returning Officer / Deputy Returning Officer in conjunction with any appointed deputies where necessary. Please include as much detail as possible.
Results Night
After voting closes, come along to Results Night in the Collaboration Space on PR Campus from 5 pm to find out who will be representing you in 2026/27.
So Kingston students.. Get ready! It’s almost time to vote!