Learn about your student leaders and how they're representing you on our councils, boards, committees and associations.

UTS student representatives bring their voice, experience, insights and interests to the work of the university's committees. 

Below you will find the names of some of your elected representatives currently serving terms on UTS's councils, boards, committees and associations, as well as their contact details so you can get in touch with any questions or issues you would like to raise.

The UTS Student Partnership Agreement 2025-2027 was formally signed in June 2025 and outlines a collective approach to student engagement at UTS.

The agreement constitutes a statement of mutual intentions with respect to student engagement with representatives from UTS, ActivateUTS and the UTS Students’ Association. Representatives conducted a review of the collaborative priorities to determine their currency and relevancy, and re-organised them to align with the pillars of the Student Experience Framework – wellbeing, belonging, partnerships and academic engagement - as these are the keys to student success.

In the agreement, UTS, the ActivateUTS Board and the UTS Students’ Association set out a combined approach to student engagement within the university’s broader governance framework, improving opportunities for students to provide feedback on their university experience. 

The agreement is to be reviewed every 2 years under the stewardship of the Student/Council Liaison Group (SCLG), a committee of the UTS Council.

An action plan in the form of a RACI framework (responsible, accountable, consulted and informed) is being prepared as the basis of a reporting mechanism so that the projects contained within the agreement can be tracked at the SCLG.

UTS Council

UTS Council is the university's governing body (see also Council members). It’s responsible for the management and control of the university's affairs, concerns and property.

One undergraduate and one postgraduate student are elected to represent their respective student bodies. They work alongside the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, Chair of Academic Board and professionals to manage areas including finance and infrastructure.

Undergraduate student

Postgraduate student

 

Student/Council Liaison Group

UTS Housing student representative

UTS Students' Association President


Academic Board

Students are elected to Academic Board to:

  • give advice to UTS Council
  • discuss UTS courses
  • review policies.

10 students are elected to Academic Board, including one student from each faculty, an Indigenous student and a postgraduate research student.


Academic Board committees

Students on Academic Board committees give advice on UTS's academic programs and make recommendations to inform Academic Board decisions. Recommendations may concern areas such as research, teaching, learning and course accreditation.

Course Accreditation Committee

Research Committee

Teaching and Learning Committee

Institute for Sustainable Futures Institute Board


Faculty boards

Undergraduate and postgraduate students are elected to the board of each UTS faculty. They give specific advice about their faculty's academic programs to the dean, senior staff and wider Academic Board.

Faculty Board in Business

Faculty Board in Design and Society

Faculty Board in Engineering and Information Technology

Faculty Board in Health

Faculty Board in Law

Faculty Board in Science

TD School Board


UTS Students' Association

The UTS Students’ Association provides services to students, including

  • advocacy
  • advice
  • peer tutoring
  • equipment loans
  • student media
  • welfare initiatives through Bluebird Brekkies, Night Owl Noodles and the Bluebird Pantry.

The UTSSA is led by an executive team, general councillors and officers for a range of like-minded communities.

These collectives include the:

There is also a team of students who edit and produce Vertigo publications.

Student representative councillors

Vertigo editorial team


ActivateUTS

ActivateUTS creates programs, events and activities to enhance student life. 

ActivateUTS is governed by the ActivateUTS Board, which includes 7 students elected as directors for a 2-year term. They create initiatives and provide input at board meetings to ensure ActivateUTS is improving the student experience.

ActivateUTS also runs over 180 clubs and societies at UTS, each have their own executive teams and are voted on by members of that club or society.

Student directors


Student Representative Advisory Group

The Student Representative Advisory Group provides advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) on all matters relating to the student experience, from teaching and learning to student services and extracurricular activities.

The group is made up of student leaders: