Elections
VOTING 10TH mAR – 12TH MAR
BSU 2026
ELECTIONS
voting period
10th march (10am) – 12th march (4pm)
What are the bsu LEADERSHIP elections?
Brighton Students’ Union runs annual Leadership Elections, in which students vote for both the four elected Union officers: President, Activities Officer, Communities Officer, and Education Officer, alongside society leaders for the next academic year. Your voice in choosing representatives for your views during your university study is crucial. Elections are a cornerstone of our democratic process. By taking part as a voter or a candidate, students help shape how the Students’ Union and its communities are led throughout their time at university.
Voting opens on the 10th of March at 10 am, and you have till pm on the 12th of March to cast your vote. Make sure you don’t miss your chance to decide who drives your student issues forward and brings the change you want to see. Have a look at the candidates running and read about their causes and how they want to make your student life
Did you know that when voting opens, there are two ways to vote? You can vote in person and online with prizes when you vote, scroll down to find out more
meet your candidates
activities officer
Ayat Sharif
I’m focused on employability by connecting students directly to real opportunities.
Lukasz Twardowski
I want to make sports societies free as well, and extend building hours for societies
Sarp Safran
I believe societies deserve stronger support, funding and more opportunities to grow.
Communities officer
Adeseun Adesoye
I would like to focus on representation and well-being
Ben Sheppard
I’m pushing for greater awareness and accessibility of support schemes and social spaces across the university, so we can build a better community.
Hany Farouk Elzeny
I will build belonging & community by creating regular cross-campus cultural and faith-friendly events where all students feel respected and represented.
Joseph Whitehouse
I want to make sure that all students have access to food and that our university stays a vibrant and diverse place.
Mark Blake
I’m here to help communities understand each other more deeply.
Nyx Winters
I want to eradicate hatred on campus
Ruvarashe Bethel Kodzanai
I believe in building strong communities, and I’m advocating for better representation.
Zhara Ancell
YOU will decide what I do. Everyone gets a say, so everyone feels included and belongs.
education officer
Charlotte Ajose
One thing at the heart of my campaign is equity and advocacy for all students at the university, making sure that they get a higher-quality education
Dani O’Shea
My aim is to ensure that when the university makes sweeping changes to course content, they consider the needs of each individual course so that it can fit you.
Halle Sibanda
My goal is to diversify the learning experience and get people out of the classroom. I am really focusing on employment
Liam Harrison
My main aim is to increase the amount of academic support for all students and allow us to take control of our education
Ubong Akpan
I am motivated to ensure that classes are more interactive, fun, and applicable to the real world.
President
Adham
My initiative is to ensure that no student is left behind or feels alienated from university life, regardless of their background or age.
Cameron Newman
My main point is accessibility, ensuring that every student is seen and heard.
Fabby bajrami
My goal is to empower students.
Sonia Kibet
I wanna integrate mental health and sports activities into academics, and let’s make uni life fun again.
Sultan Akintola Akintunde
I know what it feels like to be a stranger at uni, and I want every student to feel a sense of community and belonging.
How to Vote
Did you know that when voting opens, there are two ways to vote?
Online
When voting opens, head back here and click the link to cast your vote. It’s that simple.
In Person
Prefer to do it face-to-face? We’ve got you covered. You can head to:
Moulsecoomb, Cockcroft Building, Elm House and Mithras House.
Falmer Checkland Building
City, Grand Parade.
You won’t miss us! You can cast your votes from 10 am to 4 pm on the 10th and 11 th of March, and from 10 am to 3 pm on the 12 th. Candidate manifestos and staff will be on hand to support you with what you need.
Did we mention, you win prizes when you vote? Voting is very impactful, but we would like to sweeten the offer by giving back to you.
EVERYONE
Everyone who votes will be entered into our daily draws. Here’s what’s on offer.
· One Air Fryer each day, that’s three Air Fryers up for grabs.
· One of five free large Domino’s Pizzas
· Free entry for you and your friends to Pryzm. VIP Table and drinks included.
T&Cs
For our daily draws, air fryer and Dominos, everyone who votes that day will be entered into a random draw, with the lucky winners chosen. Every new vote brings a chance to win and resets entries.
For the Przym prize, everyone who votes over the three-day course will be entered into a prize draw, with one lucky winner winning the entry and drinks.
In Person
If you vote in person, you get the chance to spin the wheel. We have a wide selection of what can be won:
· Razors
· Sweets
· Playing Cards
· Stickers
· Drinks (Alcohol and Non-Alcoholic, you choose)
· Cream eggs
· Coffee Cups
Everyone who votes gets a chance to win.
Single Transferable Voting (STV)
What is STV Voting?
Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a voting system where voters rank candidates in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.).
Candidates must reach a vote quota of at least 51% to win the election. If no one reaches the quota in the first round, the lowest candidate is eliminated and their votes transfer to voters second preferences.
This process continues until all seats are filled, helping results reflect voters’ preferences more proportionally.