| Election of | an undergraduate student from Engineering 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
Pranava Challa
Engineering students shouldn't just experience their degree; we should have a voice in shaping it.
From lectures and labs to projects and assessments, we see firsthand what works, what doesn't, and where opportunities for improvement exist. Being an Engineering student, like you, I've faced the same frustrations, from finding reliable information about subject workloads and wanting greater practical learning opportunities, to questioning how closely our learning keeps pace with an evolving industry. But my experiences won't reflect everyone's.
As your representative, my priority will be listening to yours. I don't want to simply collect feedback; I want to make it count. I'll seek perspectives across disciplines and year levels, take them into Faculty Board discussions, and close the feedback loop: what you raise, what I take forward, and what happens next.
Representation should be accountable, not invisible.
We are taught to improve systems. Our Engineering experience should be no exception.
Liya Nagawkar
Hi FEIT student body! I’m Liya, a 3rd-year Biomedical Engineering and Medical Science student eager to represent us on the FEIT Faculty Board. Having lived through late-night study sessions in the FLP and iHub, group projects, and trying to get my head around Maths 1, I know the student experience firsthand. Through my involvement in the Engineering Society and Engineers Without Borders (EWB), I’ve seen the behind-the-scenes inner workings of student societies and am keen to bring that experience to a larger scale. I’m super excited to dive in, learn the board’s operations, and pitch innovative ideas that improve our faculty. My focus is on being a strong, approachable voice: pushing for better lab accessibility, clearer subject structures, and practical resources that drive real improvements across our courses. Let’s make our faculty better together. Vote Liya for FEIT Faculty Board!
Sam Dryden
I want to help FEIT provide students with more opportunities to apply what they learn and develop experience that prepares them for life beyond university.
As President of the UTS Civil Engineering Society, I have focused on developing workshops, laboratory opportunities, industry engagement and outreach that complement students’ coursework. My volunteering in high schools and at university has also given me experience teaching and engaging students from different backgrounds, and shown me the value of creating opportunities that extend beyond the classroom.
I am seeking election to the Faculty Board to build on this success across FEIT. I would advocate for stronger support for student-led initiatives, professional development and outreach, helping more students benefit from the opportunities that societies can create.
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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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.