The University of Wollongong values the participation of both staff and students in its decision making. Each year, the University hosts elections for a number of staff and student positions on governance bodies to ensure that all perspectives are considered.
Governance elections
The Annual General Election period is held from September and elections take place as required depending on the regulations governing each individual body and position. A Returning Officer is appointed to oversee the conduct of each election.
If a representative position is vacated before the end of its appointed term, a Casual Vacancy is created. An election to fill a Casual Vacancy may occur outside of the Annual General Election period.
Current elections
- University Council - Academic Staff Member Election
- University Council - Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student Members elections
- Academic Senate - Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student Members elections
- WUSA and NUS annual general elections
- WUPA annual general elections
- Chair of Academic Senate Election
The University Council is the governing authority of the University. The Council acts for and on behalf of the University and controls and manages the University's affairs and concerns. Council members at the University of Wollongong play a pivotal role in guiding the university's strategic direction and ensuring its operational integrity.
The University Council Academic Staff Elections have now concluded. For the election results and please view the Declaration of Results from the key documents below.
Further information about the University Council membership and the role and functions of Council can be found on the University Council website.
Key election documents
The University Council is the governing authority of the University. The Council acts for and on behalf of the University and controls and manages the University's affairs and concerns. Council members at the University of Wollongong play a pivotal role in guiding the university's strategic direction and ensuring its operational integrity.
The University Council Student Elections have now concluded. For the election results and please view the Declaration of Results from the key documents below.
Further information about the University Council membership and the role and functions of Council can be found on the University Council website.
Additional information regarding this election can be found in the key documents below. For any enquiries, please contact uow-elections@uow.edu.au.
Key election documents
The Academic Senate the principal academic body of the University, having responsibility for advising the Council and the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to teaching, scholarship, research, and related activities. Academic Senate plays an important role in providing oversight of academic matters affecting staff and students.
The Academic Senate Student Elections have now concluded. For the election results and please view the Declaration of Results from the key documents below.
Further information about Academic Senate membership and the role and functions of Academic Senate can be found on the Academic Senate website.
Additional information regarding this election can be found in the key documents below. For any enquiries, please contact uow-elections@uow.edu.au.
Key election documents
Current elections
The Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is a student council of elected members representing the undergraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
The WUSA and NUS elections have now concluded. For the election results please view the relevant Declaration of Results
Refer to the WUSA page for more information regarding the membership, schedule and business of WUSA.
Key dates
- Nominations open: 16 September 2024
- Nominations close: 27 September 2024
- Polling open (if required): 14 October 2024
- Polling close (if required): 16 October 2024
- Declaration of results: 25 October 2024
The Returning Officer for this election is Vic Miglionico. The Deputy Returning Officers for this election are Brenden Hooke and Charlotte Flynn. The Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officers may be contacted at uow-elections@uow.edu.au.
Current election
The Wollongong University Postgraduate Association (WUPA) is a student council of elected members representing the postgraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
The WUPA elections have now concluded. For the election results please view the relevant Declaration of Results
Refer to the WUPA page for more information regarding the membership, schedule and business of WUPA.
Key dates
- Nominations open: 16 September 2024
- Nominations close: 27 September 2024
- Polling open (if required): 14 October 2024
- Polling close (if required): 16 October 2024
- Declaration of results: 25 October 2024
The Returning Officer for this election is Vic Miglionico. The Deputy Returning Officers for this election are Brenden Hooke and Charlotte Flynn. The Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officers may be contacted at uow-elections@uow.edu.au.
Election for Chair of Academic Senate
The Academic Senate is the principal academic body of the University, having responsibility for advising the Council and the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to teaching, scholarship, research and related activities in accordance with these terms of reference. Senate plays an important role in the governance of the University by working in collaboration with the University Council (Council), the University Executive and the academic community.
Further information about Academic Senate membership and the role and functions of Academic Senate can be found on the Academic Senate website.
An election was held for the position of Chair of Academic Senate from 19 June 2024 to 25 June 2024. Please see the Declaration of Election for results and further information.
Key election documents
WUSA and WUPA Elections
The Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA) is a student council of elected members representing the undergraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
The Wollongong University Postgraduate Association (WUPA) is a student council of elected members representing the postgraduate student body at UOW. Represent the student voice on a range of issues including those affecting academic life and the student experience at UOW.
The general elections for WUSA and WUPA will commence in September. In preparation the Secretary to Council, in consultation with the WUSA & WUPA Councils, has appointed a Returning Officer for these elections. Please refer to the 2024 Notice of Intention to Appoint RO.
Key election documents