UoL Barbell is a society founded on a love for all things gym.
Whether you are only just starting out, just going for the lifestyle aspect, or want to be a competetive athlete in your respective field; this is the society for you. We are an inclusive, diverse group of students with ranges of experience, from BUCS to beginner.
We have regular socials, with both drinking and non-drinking socials evenly spread throughout the year, and hold team trainings weekly, on a Saturday afternoon.
Our main competetive outlet is powerlifting, but our members practice all types of strength sports, with bodybuilding, olympic weightlifting and calisthenics also being major parts of the society as a whole.
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
1051 posts are up for election.
Nominations open at 12:00 on Monday 23 February 2026 (in 2 days and 21 hours)
The polls open at 12:00 on Thursday 26 March 2026 (in 4 weeks and 5 days)