University elections

University elections

The University conducts elections for members of Senate and the Academic Board, including:

• the eight (8) elected members of Senate; and
• elected members of the Academic Board.

Elections for members of Senate and the Academic Board are conducted in accordance with the Senate and Academic Board Elections Policy.  This Policy sets out the framework for the conduct of these elections and to ensure the integrity and security of the election processes.  The Returning Officer is responsible for the conduct of Elections under this Policy and may publish, and amend from time to time, an Electoral Code to assist in the conduct of an Election.

Senate elections are held every four years (with the exception of our student representatives, which are held every two years).  Academic Board elections are conducted each year and are held as vacancies arise.

Election of Professorial Members to the Academic Board

Voting in the election to fill three (3) vacancies in the elected professorial members of the Academic Board closed on Thursday 9 April 2020. In accordance with Section 2.13 of the Senate and Academic Board Elections Policy, the following have been elected as professorial members of the Academic Board for the relevant terms:

• Professor Susan Rowland, for 2020 - 2022
• Professor Philip Bodman, for 2019 - 2021
• Professor Justin Kenardy, for 2018 - 2020