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Future Leaders

Join the KCLSU Future Leaders 2025-26! This programme is open to ambitious students interested in learning more about community leadership.

Join the KCLSU Future Leaders 2025-26 project for support in realising your leadership potential

This programme is open to all current King’s student who are already active in student leadership, campaigning, or community leadership roles, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds at King’s:

  • Ethnic Backgrounds: Black, Black British – African; Black, Black British – Caribbean; Any other Black background; Chinese; Gypsy, Roma or Traveller (GRT)
  • Identity and Characteristics: Disabled; LGBTQ+; Mature students (aged 21 and over at first undergraduate entry)
  • Study Type/Level: PGR; PGT; Students on Clinical Practice Programmes
  • Widening Participation: Care-experienced or estranged students; forced migrant or refugee background; students from working class backgrounds or those eligible for Free School Meals; young adult carers

Take your leadership to the next level.

Are you already driving change at King’s – as a Campaign Lead, Academic Rep, society committee member, or part of a liberation network? Future Leaders: Organise to Influence is your chance to level up.

This exclusive leadership and campaigning development programme is designed for ambitious student leaders – especially those from underrepresented backgrounds – who want to sharpen their campaigning skills, grow their confidence, and build powerful networks.

Running from October to January across all campuses, the programme includes:

  • High-impact workshops with expert trainers and guest speakers
  • Peer learning opportunities
  • Practical campaigning tools to influence change at King’s and beyond
  • A clear pathway to KCLSU elections and leadership roles

With a small, competitive cohort, you’ll get tailored support to boost your CV, strengthen your community impact, and prepare for future leadership.

Spaces are limited - ready to become one of King's Future Leaders? Applications are now open.

See below all the events we've prepared for the Future Leaders programme.

If you want to learn more about how to get involved in Future Leaders, or for any accessibility or additional support requirements please email representation@kclsu.org.