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Welcome to the Leicester Investment Society and Alpha Fund!

As one of the fastest-growing academic societies on campus, the University of Leicester Investment Society helps students from all backgrounds gain the knowledge, and practical experience to break into competitive finance careers.

 

 

Our team has experience at firms such as BNP Paribas, Citi Bank, CNA, J.P. Morgan, Standard Chartered, and more.

 

As a member, you’ll be able to:

  • Attend exclusive networking events with top firms across banking, advisory, insurance and accounting.
  • Join practical workshops covering valuation, financial modelling, and interview preparation.
  • Take part in our Capital Currents newsletter and research teams to develop market insight and publishing experience
  • Access our members-only group chat with discussions on application help, and company insights.
  • Participate in stock pitch and portfolio challenges with feedback from industry professionals.
  • Join the Leicester Alpha Fund as an analyst to gain hands-on experience in equity research, risk management, ESG investing.
  • Run for committee positions and help shape the future of the society.

 

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Connect with our Committee Members:

President: Seli Alia

Vice President: Jordan Kandanda

Head of Publishing: Akash Saparia

Director of Careers: Peace Joshua

Treasurer: Zarah McDaniel

School of Business Rep: Pragna Srinivas

Wellbeing Officer: Jay Gill

Founder: Harry Appiah

 

Economics and Finance Ball 2026
20th March 7pm - midnight
The Grand Hotel Leicester
License to celebrate. Investment Society · Alpha Fund · Women in Finance Society · Economics Society.
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Student Group Main Elections 26.27

Welcome to the 26/27 Student Group Elections. Please note before nominating that manifestos are compulsory for your nomination to be eligible! There is a minimum word count of 10 and anybody without a manifesto will be disqualified. Guidance on writing a manifesto can be found below. All nominees and voters must have a 25/26 membership to the student group. If you need help deciding on which role to go for or if you are unsure on the responsibilities of the role, please check the role descriptions document below. If you have any questions, please email unionactivities@le.ac.uk

1050 posts are up for election.

Nominations open at 12:00 on Monday 23 February 2026 (in 2 days and 23 hours)

The polls open at 12:00 on Thursday 26 March 2026 (in 4 weeks and 5 days)

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