This page contains everything you need to know as a candidate in the elections, including all the resources and training materials, key forms and details about all the training and events taking place.
Remember that the Elections Team are here to support you through the election so don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. You can email us at suelections@londonmet.ac.uk.
Candidate Info & Resources:
Candidate Pack 2025 - essential information for all candidates and their supporters.
Campaigning Guide - everything you need to know about campaigning for votes - both in-person and online.
LMSU Governing Documents (or 'constitution') - documents that explain how LMSU works.
Tips on how to take a good candidate photograph - for the photo you need to upload with your manifesto
Guidance for Candidate Question-time
Guidance for Candidates on Social Media Takeover
Candidate Data Protection Guidance
Additional rules for current FT and PT Officers running as candidates or supporters
Candidate Training:
Candidate Briefing - Presentation - presentation from our Candidate Briefing sessions.
Campaigning and Social Media Workshop - Presentation slides - presentation from our Campaigning and Social Media Workshop.
Manifesto Writing Workshop - Presentation - presentation from our Manifesto Writing Workshop. Accompanying Manifesto template Word and PDF version.
Candidate Forms:
Trustee Declaration form - must be filled in by candidates for full-time roles i.e. President and VPs.
EDI Monitoring form - all candidates - To be filled in by all candidates (optional)
Pro-nouns, pronuciation and Disability Form - to be filled in by all candidates
Complaints Form - In case anyone wishes to make an election-related complaint
Complaints Record
Logos to go onto candidates publicity:
LMSU logo and Recycle me logos
Important activities and events for Leaders Election candidates to attend:
The timings for these will be made available in 2025.
Candidate welfare:
Standing in an election can be tiring and stressful at times. Your welfare is our priority so please look after yourself during the elections and prioritise your own wellbeing over anything else. If you need any support, please reach out to the Elections Team at suelections@londonmet.ac.uk
Support for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition:
LMSU is committed to providing as much support as we can to any student who may have a disability or long-term health condition to engage fully in the election process. If you have any support or access needs, please reach out to Elections Team for a confidential discussion at suelections@londonmet.ac.uk