The results are in, and we’re excited to introduce your Students’ Union Elected Officers and Student Trustees for 2026–27.
The results are in, and we’re excited to introduce your Students’ Union elected officers and student trustees for 2026–27.
This year’s elections saw approximately over 1,700 students vote, marking the highest turnout since 2014. That’s an incredible level of engagement and a brilliant sign of how much students care about the future of their Students’ Union and university experience.
A huge thank you to everyone who voted, every candidate who stood, and everyone who helped make this year’s elections such a success.
How the voting works
To be elected, candidates needed to reach the quota, which is 50% + 1 of the valid votes cast.
If no candidate met the quota in the first round, the candidate with the fewest votes was eliminated, and their votes were transferred according to voters’ second preferences. The quota was then recalculated to reflect the new total of valid votes. This continued until a candidate reached the quota.
Student Trustees
11 candidates were standing for 3 positions: Abhishek Gireesh Sreeja Nair, Donna-Marie Langston, Joa Cook, Julie Anne Coronel-Evans, Lakshita, Mia Carless, Roland Igboachu, Samuel Arikawe, Swetha Suresh Krishna, Vanshika Vanshika, and RON.
A total of 276 valid votes were cast. With 3 roles available, the quota to be elected was 70.
Within the first few rounds of voting, Swetha Suresh Krishna and Abhishek Gireesh Sreeja Nair both reached the required quota and were elected.
Following this, because one place on the Trustee Board is reserved for the Uxbridge student with the highest number of votes, Julie Anne Coronel-Evans was elected as the third and final Student Trustee for 2026–27.
Swetha, Abhishek, and Julie will join our existing student trustee, Sam Gupta, who will be responsible for overseeing the governance of the organisation, its finances, and its people - making sure we are in the best possible place to serve our members.
Vice President Student Affairs and Campus Experience.
A total of 1,457 valid votes were cast, meaning the quota to be elected was 729.
In round one, the results were:
- Adaeze Ubah: 256
- Bolatito Daramola: 367
- Feba Shaji George: 441
- Hashim Ambra: 258
- Vanshika: 75
- RON: 60
At this stage, RON and Vanshika were eliminated.
In round two, the quota was recalculated to 697, and the results were:
- Adaeze Ubah: 267
- Bolatito Daramola: 387
- Feba Shaji George: 460
- Hashim Ambra: 278
At this point, Adaeze was eliminated.
In round three, the quota then fell to 615, and the results were:
- Bolatito Daramola: 427
- Feba Shaji George: 493
- Hashim Ambra: 307
Hashim was then eliminated.
In the final round, the quota was 542, and the results were:
- Bolatito Daramola: 500
- Feba Shaji George: 581
With 581 votes, Feba Shaji George passed the quota and was duly elected as your Vice President Student Affairs and Campus Experience for 2026–27.
Vice President Education and Welfare.
A total of 1,438 valid votes were cast, and the initial quota to be elected was 720.
In round one, the results were:
- Dan Charlton: 198
- Erin Cook: 232
- Julia Wiatrowska: 581
- Ritamary Benny: 410
- RON: 17
At this stage, RON and Dan were eliminated.
In round two, the quota was recalculated to 657, and the results were:
- Erin Cook: 268
- Julia Wiatrowska: 613
- Ritamary Benny: 430
With no one over quota yet, Erin was eliminated.
In the final round, the quota was 600, and the results were:
- Julia Wiatrowska: 706
- Ritamary Benny: 492
With 706 votes, Julia Wiatrowska was elected as your Vice President Education and Welfare for 2026–27.
Vice President Achievement and Belonging.
A total of 1,553 valid votes were cast, giving an initial quota of 778.
In round one, the results were:
- Akhil Charles: 565
- Jake Bainbridge: 320
- Jasmine Young: 180
- Kristen Clarke: 107
- Lauren Milne: 71
- Robert Freeman: 102
- Ruth Bitichi: 186
- RON: 22
As no candidate reached the quota, RON and Lauren were eliminated.
In round two, the quota then became 752, and the results were:
- Akhil Charles: 568
- Jake Bainbridge: 329
- Jasmine Young: 198
- Kristen Clarke: 110
- Robert Freeman: 106
- Ruth Bitichi: 192
At this point, Robert was eliminated.
In round three, the quota was recalculated to 719, and the results were:
- Akhil Charles: 574
- Jake Bainbridge: 334
- Jasmine Young: 209
- Kristen Clarke: 120
- Ruth Bitichi: 199
With no one yet at quota, Kristen was eliminated.
In round four, the new quota was 689, and the results were:
- Akhil Charles: 583
- Jake Bainbridge: 360
- Jasmine Young: 224
- Ruth Bitichi: 209
At this stage, Ruth was eliminated.
In round five, the quota then dropped to 625, and the results were:
- Akhil Charles: 590
- Jake Bainbridge: 394
- Jasmine Young: 263
Still with no one over the line, Jasmine was eliminated.
In the final round, the quota was 568, and the results were:
- Akhil Charles: 663
- Jake Bainbridge: 470
Having secured 663 votes, Akhil Charles was duly elected as your Vice President Achievement and Belonging for 2026–27.
President.
A total of 1,676 valid votes were cast in the Presidential election, meaning the quota to be elected was 839.
The final count was:
- RON: 36
- Sameer Pathan: 749
- Jean Amagoua: 891
With 891 votes, Jean Amagoua passed the quota and was duly re-elected as your Students’ Union President for 2026–27.
Congratulations once again to all of our newly elected officers and trustees. We can’t wait to see what they achieve for students in 2026–27.
Your elected team for 2026–27:
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President: Jean Amagoua
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Vice President Student Affairs and Campus Experience: Feba Shaji George
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Vice President Education and Welfare: Julia Wiatrowska
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Vice President Achievement and Belonging: Akhil Charles
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Student Trustees: Swetha Suresh Krishna, Abhishek Gireesh Sreeja Nair, Julie Anne Coronel-Evans, Sam Gupta