Current and upcoming elections – University Council
The 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 Vision 2035 and Strategic Plan 2030.
Key responsibilities include overseeing university management, academic activities, financial and legal compliance, and fostering strong community relations. Council members may also serve on one or more Council committees.
Serving as an elected member of Council is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the future direction of the University, gain governance experience, and work collaboratively with a diverse and dedicated group of colleagues.
Academic Staff Member Election
Nominations open at 9:00am 29 October 2026 for the election of one (1) academic staff member on the University Council for a two-year term (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028). Nominations close 5:00 pm, Friday 13 November 2026.
Academic staff eligible to nominate for, stand for and vote in the election for this position are set out in the Notice of Election.
Nominations must be made on the nomination form and be received by the Returning Officer via email to uow-elections@uow.edu.au no later than 5:00 pm, Friday 13 November 2026, when nominations close.
Further information about the University Council membership and the role and functions of Council can be found on the University Council website.
To request a nomination form please email uow-elections@uow.edu.au
Key election documents
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Student Members Election
Nominations open at 9:00am 29 October 2026 for one Undergraduate student and one Postgraduate student to be elected to Council for a two-year term (1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028). Nominations close 5:00 pm, Friday 13 November 2026.
Students are eligible to nominate for, stand for and vote in the election for these positions if their name appears on the Roll of Undergraduate and Postgraduate students at the close of nominations (other than members of the staff of the University)
Nominations must be made on the nomination form and be received by the Returning Officer via email to uow-elections@uow.edu.au no later than 5:00 pm, Friday 13 November 2026, when nominations close.
Further information about the University Council membership and the role and functions of Council can be found on the University Council website.
To request a nomination form please email uow-elections@uow.edu.au
Non-Academic Staff Member Election (Vacancy)
Voting for the position of one (1) elected Non-Academic Staff Member of Council will take place from 9:00 am, Monday 26 October 2026 to 4:00 pm, Tuesday 10 November 2026.
View the Candidates (Council Non-Academic Staff Member)
Voting will be conducted using the electronic voting platform, BigPulse. All eligible voters will receive an email to their university email address with a link to participate in the ballot.
Further information about the election can be found in the Notice of Election and Notice of Ballot below. Further information about the University Council membership and the role and functions of Council can be found on the University Council website.
For more information, please email uow-elections@uow.edu.au.
Key election documents
