Our information and training sessions will give you all the information you need about running in the election or build on the knowledge you already have.

Each session will help you to understand what positions are available and how to put together a successful campaign and winning manifesto. Each of the information sessions is open to all students and are a great way to learn about the roles available and which might be suitable for you to run for. They are not compulsory but will certainly give you a head-start in The Leadership Elections.  

Don’t worry if you can’t make one of the sessions - we will be making the slides available online for all to see.

Learn more about Full-Time Positions

• Thursday 11 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 18:00-19:00
• Thursday 18 February, Room G65, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, 12:30-13:30
• Monday 22 February, Meeting Rooms 1&2, Union Building, 12:30-13:30

Each year we elect seven students to lead the Union full-time. All students are eligible to stand, by taking a break from their studies or at the end of their course, both Undergraduates and Postgraduates. Find out more about these positions and what each role entails.

Learn more about Student Trustees and Council Chair

• Tuesday 9 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 12:30-13:30

The Board of Trustees is the sovereign and governing body of Imperial College Union. Through the board, and its three sub-committees, it sets the strategy, budget and policies for the organisation. The board is made up of elected students, appointed students and external trustees, selected for their expertise.

Learn more about Liberation Officers

• Thursday 11 February, Room G65, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, 12:30-13:30

There are eight Liberation Officers who are essential to ensuring the voices of all out members are heard. This session will run through who they are and what they do and you can see which of these are the best fit for you.

Learn more about RSMU Positions

• Tuesday 9 February, Room G20, Royal School of Mines, 13:00-14:00

There are eight Liberation Officers who are essential to ensuring the voices of all out members are heard. This session will run through who they are and what they do and you can see which of these are the best fit for you.

Writing to Win

• Thursday 11 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 12:30-13:30
• Tuesday 23 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 18:00-19:00
• Wednesday 24 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 12:30-13:30

Your manifesto is your chance to let the electorate know more about you and what you stand for. Your manifesto, and photo, will be the only things many voters will know about you when they are in the process of voting.

Campaigning to Win

• Tuesday 16 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 12:30-13:30
• Thursday 18 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 12:30-13:30
• Thursday 25 February, Meeting Room 3, Union Building, 18:00-19:00

Effective campaigning is the key to winning an election. It’s not about who makes the most noise or who has the biggest campaign team, its about great ideas, effectively communicating them and engaging the electorate.

Your Candidates Revealed: The nuts and bolts

• Monday 29 February, Physics Lecture Theatre 1, 13:00 - 13:50

Understanding how your ideas and campaign differs to your fellow candidates is essential to running an successful campaign. All candidates in The Leadership Electionsn 2016 will be announced during this meeting. You will also get a chance to meet the Returning Officer for the elections, Jim Dickinson, Jim will run you through the rules and highlight the common campaigning mistakes and pitfalls.