Notice of Election - College Board Representatives to the Academic Senate
The College Boards are to elect representatives from among their elected academic staff members to the Academic Senate for a term of office of up to two years (corresponding with their College Board term-end) and commencing from 1 January 2027.
Nominations for the positions are now open and will close 5:00pm AEST, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
If required, an electronic ballot will be conducted.
The following positions are available:
| College | Position |
|---|---|
| College of Engineering, Science and Environment | 1 x position available – with the term of office to align with the elected individual’s term on the College Board |
| College | Positions |
|---|---|
| College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing | 2 x positions available – with the term of office to align with the elected individual’s term on the College Board |
| College | Positions |
|---|---|
| College of Human and Social Futures | 2 x position available – with the term of office to align with the elected individual’s term on the College Board |
Eligibility
All elected academic staff members of each College Board, whose term of office extends beyond 1 January 2027, are eligible to nominate for this election.
How to nominate
Nominations must be submitted on the approved Nomination Form.
You can include a statement (150 words or fewer) to support your nomination, together with a passport size photograph. This will be distributed to voters in the event there is more than one eligible nomination received for the position available and an electronic ballot is held. The University Secretary reserves the right to edit statements to ensure word limit requirements are met
Completed nominations can be submitted by email to elections@newcastle.edu.au by 5:00pm AEST, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Contact
If you have any queries regarding this election, please email elections@newcastle.edu.au.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.