Elections
Elections are an important part of the university's governance. They provide opportunities for staff and students to contribute to decision making processes and help shape the future of the University.
Elections for staff and student positions on the University Council, Academic Senate, and College Boards are conducted by Governance and Assurance Services, with the University Secretary acting as the Returning Officer.
⚠️ Please note: Other bodies throughout the University conduct their own elections for positions on their Boards and Committees. This webpage only covers elections managed by Governance and Assurance Services.
Why Get Involved?
Key Resources
Staff and Student Positions
There are a variety of staff and student positions on the University Council, as outlined below:
- Academic Staff position x 2
- Non-Academic Staff position x 1
- Undergraduate Student position x 1
- Postgraduate Student position x 1
There are a range of staff and student positions on Academic Senate.
- Approximately 29 Academic Staff positions including:
- President of Academic Senate x 1
- Positions across Colleges, campus locations and Pathways of Learning Support Centre x 27
- Deputy President of Academic Senate x 2
- Teaching & Learning
- Research
- Approximately 7 Student positions including:
- Undergraduate x 2
- Undergraduate (non-Newcastle campus) x 1
- Postgraduate (Coursework) x 1
- Postgraduate (Higher Degree by Research) x1
- International Student x 1
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Student x 1
There are a range of staff and student positions available on the College Boards, including:
- Academic Staff from each School x 2
- Undergraduate Student from each College x 2
- Postgraduate (Coursework) Student from each College x 2
- Postgraduate (Higher Degree by Research) Student from each College x 2
Expression of Interest - Register of Intending Members
Have your name listed any time on the Register of Intending Members by sending an email to elections@newcastle.edu.au, providing your contact details and including what Committee / Board you are interested in.
The Deputy Returning Officer will contact you whenever there are vacancies for which you are eligible.
Contact
Contact the Deputy Returning Officer for all election questions on elections@newcastle.edu.au
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