The Mancunion spoke to society presidents and LeadMCR candidates about the significance of society endorsements in the election

LeadMCR is returning again this year, what’s changed from last year to this year?

The role of Association Chair began at Manchester University in 2021, and is a system of representation which allows elected students to advocate for different sections of the student body. A lesser-known role at the SU; here are just some of your current Association Chairs on what they have been getting up to this year

The Students’ Union have shared a detailed breakdown of the transferable voting system used for the LeadMCR elections following the results on March 7

The eight new SU Exec Officers were revealed on March 7 after two weeks of campaigning, as well as the seven NUS Representatives and the winners of the Union’s LeadMCR Alternative Awards

Eight Exec Officers and seven NUS reps have been elected for LeadMCR 2024/25

Low engagement in student democracy leads to expectations that are both too high and both too low – why? They promise the impossible, and don’t deliver

159 students have applied, breaking the record set in 2016

Your guide to the recent history of UoM’s student elections, from voting turnouts and when to vote to controversies and changes

LeadMCR applications have opened, with eight Exec roles available for next academic year, focused on the student experience at University and across the city

From Minion suits to social movements, find out why fashion in politics has been making a statement for so long.

How many people voted? Which society voted most? Which race was the closest? Find out all about the LeadMCR elections here

With the Lead MCR elections in full swing, it’s high time we started treating the cost-of-living crisis as more than a vote-scoring exercise

Taking into account the behaviours and trends of past SU elections, here’s a handy (satirical) guide to winning your Officer campaign…