Please find below a list of candidate resources for you to download and refer back to as needed. This page will continue to be added to throughout the next couple of weeks. At the bottom of this page are the Students' Union Elections logos which you are encouraged to download and use on your posters/artwork/graphics.

Candidate Confirmation Form 2026 - must be completed by ALL candidates in order to officially become a Candidate within the elections. Failure to complete this form by 12pm (midday) 27th February 2026 will mean withdrawal from the election.

Candidate Expenses Claim 2026 - must be completed by ALL candidates at the close of voting by 3pm on Friday 13th March 2026 (even if you didn't spend any money!)

 

Key Candidate Resources:

• Elections Regulations (Bye-law 3)

• Candidate Pack 2026 

• Candidate Briefing slides 2026 

 

Candidate Development:

• Candidate Development Sessions Slides 2026 - (link will be live after Candidate Development Afternoon)
• Manifesto Guide 2026 - (link will be live after Candidate Development Afternoon)
• Building Your Brand Guide 2026 - (link will be live after Candidate Development Afternoon)

• Engaging Students Guide 2026 - (link will be live after Candidate Development Afternoon)

• Campaign Planner 2026 - (link will be live after Candidate Development Afternoon)

• Candidate Development handout: List of values and attributes handout
   

Student Data & Reports:

• NSS, Demographic and SU report data summary 2024-5  

• Student Engagement Demographics Report (2024-25)

• Speak Week Report (Term 1 2025-26)

• Speak Week Report (2024)

• SSLC Report (Term 1 2025-26)

• SSLC Report (Semester 2 2024-25)

• NSS Results OfS

 

Previous Manifestos:

• 2020

• 2021

• 2022

• 2023

• 2024

• 2025

 

Candidate Wellbeing:

• Candidate Wellbeing Guide 2026 

 

Results & Turnout from Previous Elections:

	Turnout	Sector Average
2024-25	24.59%	17.40%
2023/24	22.36%	16.40%
2022/23	22.42%	13.14%
2021/22	23.78%	12.30%
2020/21	23.49%	11.73%
2019/20	21.19%	16.10%
2018/19	17.90%	17.80%
2017/18	18.84%	18.00%
2016/17	15.38%	17.90%

 

 

• Results Videos (2022 / 2023 / 2024 / 2025)

 

Activity Group Resources:

• Activity Groups Training Timetable 2026 - (to be uploaded)

• Activity Groups Meeting Sessions 2026 - (to be uploaded)

• Campaign Week BUCS Fixutures (2026) - (to be uploaded)

• AG Social Media Handles (Instagram)

 

Elections logos:

 

Elections logo 1 (transparent background)

 

Election logo 2 (transparent background):

Elections/Voting QR code: