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 to October 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
Notice of Election – Nominations now open for election to Academic Senate
Nominations are now open from eligible academic staff members for election to Academic Senate for the term 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025 for the following positions:
- Deputy Chair - Notice of Election (PDF)
- Faculty Academic Representatives for each Faculty (coordinated by each Faculty)
- Non-Faculty Academic Representatives - Notice of Election (PDF)
- Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) - Notice of Election (PDF)
- Associate Dean (Research) (coordinated by the University Research Committee)
- Associate Dean (International) (coordinated by the University Internationalisation Committee)
Nomination forms
- Nomination Form for the Deputy Chair position (PDF)
- Nomination Form for the Non-Faculty Academic Representatives (PDF)
- Nomination Form for the Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) (PDF)
- Nomination forms for Faculty Academic Representatives can be obtained by contacting your Faculty Office.
- Nomination forms for the Associate Dean International Representative can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer, Ms Rachael Hassall via email rhassall@uow.edu.au.
- Nomination forms for the Associate Dean (Research) Representative can be obtained by contacting the Returning Officer, Ms Sharon Martin via email research-services@uow.edu.au
Nominations close
Nominations for all positions close at 5pm on Wednesday 17 May 2023.
For further information regarding the above positions on Academic Senate, please contact the Governance and Policy Division via governance-unit@uow.edu.au.