| Election of | an undergraduate student from Information Technology program |
| Term | one year: 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2027 |
| Electorate |
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 vote for undergraduate student positions within their faculty and (where specified) their discipline/program (Rules G3-22(1)(e)). Restrictions Undergraduate students who are also members of academic or professional staff of the university (continuing or fixed-term) are not entitled to vote in this election (Rule G3-22(2)). Students undertaking a double degree are only eligible to vote for candidates within their home faculty (except for TD School students, see TD School Board schedule for more information). |
| Ballot | opens Thursday 10 September 2026 closes at 3pm Thursday 24 September 2026 |
| Voting | vote now or see how to vote |
Candidates in ballot paper order
Candidates’ statements
Uttam Nadgouda
Hi, I’m Uttam, a Bachelor of AI student nominating for Faculty Board because I want students to have a meaningful voice in the decisions that shape their academic experience.
AI is still a fairly new UTS course in an ever-innovating and rapidly changing field, much like the broader Faculty of Engineering and IT. Studying in that environment has shown me how important it is that our courses keep evolving alongside students, industry and technology.
Through my involvement across UTS in student-facing employment, volunteering, clubs and university programs, I’ve heard what works for students and where improvements can be made. I want to bring those perspectives into faculty decision-making and advocate for practical improvements to teaching and the student experience.
In my mother tongue, my name means 'The Best'. And that's precisely what you'll get if you vote for me. Vote for Uttam, vote for the best.
Vincent Jiang
Hi, I'm Vincent, a first-year Bachelor of Information Technology Co-op student at UTS.
As a student in the Faculty of Engineering and IT, I am committed to helping ensure our faculty continues to provide an outstanding learning experience. Through my Co-op internship and involvement in technical student societies, I have gained valuable insight into the skills and experiences students need to succeed in industry. If elected, I will advocate for stronger industry engagement, meaningful student consultation, and continuous improvement of teaching, facilities, and student support. I believe every FEIT student should have access to opportunities that prepare them for successful careers while fostering an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
How to vote in an online ballot
- Note your candidate choices and preference order
- Log in to UTS: Elections Online Polling Booth
- Choose the election you wish to vote in
- Select the candidates you wish to vote for
- Check your vote
- When you are ready, choose 'submit' to record your vote.
Conduct
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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.
Further information
The schedule for this election has information about the election rules, Returning Officer and faculty boards.
See Voting for information about votes, confidentiality, appointing a scrutineer and results.