Consultation sessions and focus groups
TEQSA Inaugural Student Advisory Panel — Expressions of Interest
This role is for someone who is interested in shaping the future of universities in Australia.
TEQSA is an important federal body that holds oversight of Australian universities’ operations, ensure they maintain integrity and provide rigorous learning experiences and qualifications.
TEQSA is looking for students from all walks of life who are currently enrolled with an Australian higher education provider for its Advisory board.
You don’t need to already be a Student Representative to apply – if you’ve got something to say, TEQSA wants to hear from you.
All students are encouraged to apply: Rural and regional, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, international, first-in-family, students with a disability, mental health or neurodivergence, LGBTQI+, mature age or students returning to study mid-career, part-time, coursework or research.
This is your chance to share your perspective on what’s working and not working when it comes to Australia’s delivery of quality tertiary education.
It’s an incredible opportunity to contribute to shaping how universities can improve at a national level. It’s your chance to bring student perspectives to a national decision-making body and elevate voices not commonly heard.
Build your experience at working on large-scale national agendas.
Expressions of Interest close Thursday, 30 April.
Student Collaborator (paid opportunity)
We have 3 x paid positions available, as a Student Collaborator on the UOW renAIssance program on the Learning and Assessment Futures project. This role involves collaborating with staff on projects that explore learning, assessment and AI at UOW.
You must be available from 5 May until the end of June, 2026 and you'll be required to attend the following sessions:
- 8 'Provocation Series' sessions of 3 hours each, during May 2026 with an estimated total commitment time of 8-10 hours per week throughout May.
- 4 half-day 'Think Tank' sessions during June 2026 with additional preparation and reflection requirements; a total estimated commitment time of 10 hours per week for the first 2 weeks of June.
Successful students will be paid the casual hourly rate of $45.11/hr, based on the type and level you'll be taking on.
Who can apply:
Students across all faculties, campuses and study modes, including undergraduate, postgraduate, online, regional, and equity cohort students are eligible to apply. No prior experience is needed. We are looking for students who are curious, thoughtful, collaborative, and interested in helping shape change at UOW. This is an opportunity to influence the future of learning and assessment at UOW.
How to Apply:
Complete the Student Partnerships – Learning and Assessment Futures expression of interest form.
If you have further questions about the Student Partner – Learning and Assessment roles, please email renaissance-program@uow.edu.au. Applications close 27 April, with outcomes communicated before the end of the month.
We look forward to hearing from you!
ASB Faculty Student-Led Townhall
ASB Undergraduate Representatives, Talia Omac and Cameron Cortes, will host a Faculty Townhall on Wednesday 6 May from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm in Bld 20.4, for all ASB-enrolled students.
It will be an open forum for students to discuss their ideas and feedback on university processes, policies and operations.
This is your chance to have your voice heard and make a difference at UOW.
For Students, by students.
SARC Student Roundtable Breakfast
You’re invited to the Safe & Respectful Communities (SARC) Team Student Roundtable Breakfast.
The SARC Student Roundtable is a space for students to connect with our team, share insights about safety on campus, and hear about support services, SSAF projects, upcoming events, and workshops. It’s also an opportunity for you to raise anything you would like SARC to be aware of.
Friday, 1 May 2026
Building 19. G101B (see map)
RSVP to Angela Cowan, SARC Project Coordinator if you’re able to attend.
Online option is available upon request.
Breakfast will be provided. Please advise if you have any dietary requirements.
Student Voice Australasia — 2026 Student Voice Symposium Working Group
Student Voice Australasia is pleased to announce the University of Canberra (UC) as host of their 2026 major events as follows — be sure to save the dates!
Wednesday, 7 October – Student Summit
Thursday, 8 October – Student Voice Symposium
Want to be involved?
Proudly led by the UC Student Representative Council, we are now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from students and staff to join our working group. All students from UOW are welcome to apply and you may express your interest here.
Safe and Respectful Communities (SARC), Wellbeing and Complaints services
These focus groups have now concluded.
We’ve listened carefully to your feedback and, based on what you told us, we’ve developed a revised change proposal that better reflects the priorities and expectations of our student community. To see how your feedback has informed the revised proposal, please visit AskUOW.
Further feedback can be submitted (anonymously if you prefer) via this student feedback survey.
Library, Student Academic Success and Careers Student Services
These consultation sessions have now concluded.
UOW plans to bring together a range of student services on the Ground Floor of the Library to create a more connected and accessible experience for all students.
Key feedback from students
The following feedback was received from students in a consultation session on 14 October, 2025.
- The ground floor of the library is a valuable space for group and individual study. It has a good balance of quiet for study but enough noise that you can have a conversation. Any changes to this space shouldn't take away the focus on study.
- Students worry that introducing AskUOW services might change the current vibe and disrupt the calm environment.
- Careers and academic support are valued but need to be easier to find and access. Having the Student Success Hub in building 19 makes it hard to find. Students agreed that locating this service to the Library would make it more accessible and visible.
- The idea of installing computers where students can book appointments and find information was welcomed.
- Improvements could be made to make the space more welcoming to Indigenous Students.
- Students value the services provided by the Academic Skills Centre within the library and discussed that it was easy to find, locate and loved that they could book appointments and use drop in assistance as needed