This is the schedule for the election to fill student positions on UTS Council.
The schedule specifies the term of office, electorate, dates for nominations and ballot, Returning Officer and election rules. It also includes the nomination form that should be used to nominate as a candidate in this election, and information about UTS Council.
For the election of
| Undergraduate student | 1 position |
| Postgraduate student | 1 position |
Term of office
Two years: 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2028
Electorate
| Undergraduate student |
Any student enrolled in an undergraduate course (listed in the UTS register of award courses, with a minimum one year full-time or equivalent duration) can stand as a candidate, nominate candidates and vote in this election (UTS By-law, clause 6(1)(c)). The nominated candidate must, at the close of nominations for the election, have at least 2 years full-time study (or equivalent) remaining until completion of their course at UTS (UTS By-law, clause 9(b)). |
| Postgraduate student |
Any student enrolled in a postgraduate coursework or research course (listed in the UTS register of award courses, with a minimum one year full-time or equivalent duration) can stand as a candidate, nominate candidates and vote in this election (UTS By-law, clause 6(1)(d)). The nominated candidate must, at the close of nominations for the election, have at least 2 years full-time study (or equivalent) remaining until completion of their course at UTS (UTS By-law, clause 10(b)). |
Restrictions
Students who are also members of academic or professional staff of the university (continuing or fixed-term) are not entitled to stand as a candidate, nominate candidates or vote in this election (UTS By-law, clause 6(2)).
Nominations
- Open Thursday 6 August 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 20 August 2026
Nomination form
To nominate a candidate in this election use the nomination form: UTS Council — election of students (PDF).
Ballot
- Open Thursday 10 September 2026
- Close at 3pm Thursday 24 September 2026
A ballot is required if more valid nominations are received than positions vacant. Ballots will take place in UTS: Elections Online Polling Booth.
The names of candidates and candidate statements will be made available at Voting before the ballot opens.
Returning Officer
University Secretary, William Paterson
Election rules
Conduct
Participants in elections (candidates, their representatives and voters) are expected to follow the same high standard of conduct and behaviour during the campaign process as is expected on campus generally. The behaviour of election candidates and their representatives should meet expected standards of conduct. See Code of Conduct for UTS Elections.
Concerns about security due to election-related conduct should be reported to UTS Security and Emergency Management. Phone 02 9514 1192 or dial ‘6’ on any UTS phone.
Results
The results of these elections will be made available at Results around 2 weeks after close of voting, following the declaration of poll by the Returning Officer (Rule G3-36(3) and (4)).
About UTS Council
| Terms of reference |
Council is the governing body of the university and is constituted in accordance with the University of Technology Sydney Act 1989 (NSW). Visit UTS Council for Council’s duties and powers. |
| Number of meetings | Council has 6 scheduled meetings per year. |
| Composition | Council consists of official members, appointed members, elected staff members and elected student members. |
| Membership | The length of Council membership will be 2 years for staff and students. |
| Role and responsibilities | Refer Role and responsibilities of student leaders. |
| Further information |
For elections contact the Electoral Officer: For Council contact the Principal Governance Officer: |