Welcome to the University of Leicester’s The Desi Sisterhood! We’re a community celebrating the culture, strength, and unity of South Asian girls. Our society offers a safe space to share experiences, embrace your heritage, and build life-long friendships.
From cultural events featuring music, fashion, and food to creative activities like painting and sports, we will host a variety to events and are open to your suggestions. We also focus on personal and professional growth through networking and skill-building sessions. South Asian or not, if this sounds like your cup of tea (or chai rather) come and join us at The Desi Sisterhood :)
Instagram: @the.desi.sisterhood
Send us a DM or email at su-desisisterhood@leicester.ac.uk to join the whatsapp group chat
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)