Elections are being held in 2026 for a number of student positions, including:
The Declaration of 2026 Senate election results (pdf, 3MB) is now available.
As a student representative you will:
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The Faculty or University School is a consultative forum that meets at least once a semester and can, for example, receive and consider reports on academic matters and make recommendations on academic matters to the Faculty Board or University School Board.
The University of Sydney (Governance of Faculties and University Schools) Rule stipulates that for each faculty, there will be at least 10 elected student members. Elections to the Faculty are conducted in accordance with the Elections Policy.
The University of Sydney (Governance of Faculties and University Schools) Rule stipulates that for each University school, there will be at least four elected student members. Elections to the University School are conducted in accordance with the Elections Policy.
The Faculty or University School Board is responsible for academic decision-making and meets at least twice a year. They include ex-officio members, elected academic staff, elected or appointed professional staff and elected student representatives.
Elections to the Faculty Board and University School Board are conducted in accordance with the Elections Policy.
The University of Sydney (Governance of Faculties and University Schools) Rule stipulates that for each faculty board there will be at least four and no more than 10 elected student members.
The University of Sydney (Governance of Faculties and University Schools) Rule stipulates that for each University school board, there will be between two and five elected student members.
The Academic Board is responsible for ensuring the highest standards in teaching, scholarship and research at the University. The Academic Board oversees all academic activities and matters, provides a forum for debate and information flow, and communicates with the academic community including faculties and schools.
The student member entitlement of each faculty and University school is set out in Schedule 1 of the University of Sydney (Academic Board) Rule. Elections to Academic Board are conducted in accordance with the Elections Policy.
The University of Sydney Senate is responsible for staff appointments and welfare, student welfare and discipline, financial matters, and the physical and academic development of the University.
Senate Fellows perform functions of the Senate with due care and diligence, acting in the best interests of the University. They provide valuable contribution in Senate meetings and standing committees.
It also awards all degrees and diplomas and is responsible to the Parliament of NSW. The statutory powers and responsibilities of Senate are defined by Section 16 of the University of Sydney Act (NSW).
The constitution of the Senate is set out in Schedule 1 of the Universities Governing Bodies Act, and comprises of:
The current Student Fellows of Senate, elected for a two-year term ending 30 November 2026, are:
The University Governance Office conducts student elections for faculties and University schools annually. An election will take place in Semester 2, 2026 in accordance with the Elections Policy. A notice of election is posted on the University Noticeboard to notify students.
If at the close of nominations there are an equal number or fewer nominees than positions available, the nominees will be declared elected unopposed. If more nominees are received than positions available in any election, that election will proceed to a ballot.
