Student representation
Student representatives embed the student voice in decision making at the University of Wollongong.
They represent their peers across a range of academic governance bodies, directly informing learning and teaching practices and the academic and social experience of their student peers at the University.
The University of Wollongong is dedicated to authentically partnering with students to ensure they have a comprehensive and fulfilling higher educational experience.
Thanks to SSAF funding, UOW is a 2025 institutional member of Student Voice Australasia (SVA). SVA is the peak body for higher education institutions with a commitment to strong student partnership culture and best practice. This gives UOW access to the rich community of student and staff experts on representation models, governance frameworks and operating systems that underpin a thriving student experience informed by student voice.
We welcome you to read more about UOW’s commitment to Students and Staff Partnerships and the great work of SVA. You’re encouraged to reach out to the Student Representation team via student-partners@uow.edu.au if you’d like to learn more.
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Formal Representation
Student Advisory Council (SAC)
The peak Student Representative Council at the University.
Wollongong Undergraduate Student Association (WUSA)
WUSA represents undergraduate students at the University.
Wollongong Postgraduate Student Association (WUPA)
WUPA represents postgraduate students at the University.
Why student representation is important
Student representation provides opportunities for students and staff to work in partnership to address key challenges facing the student cohort.
At UOW, student representation takes a variety of forms such as formal representation on Academic Governance bodies including Academic Senate and its’ Subcommittees, University Council, Faculty Committees and the Student Advisory Council. It also includes informal occasions for the student perspective to be heard, such as through clubs and societies, working groups and focus groups.
At UOW, we believe students are equal partners in their higher education journey. This is solidified in the Students as Partners Agreement, signed by the Vice-Chancellor and Student Advisory Council Chair in 2021. In this agreement, the University has agreed to engage more deeply with students as trusted partners in learning, teaching, curriculum and campus life.
Students are the driving force of our University Amity SAC Representative
2025 Student Representative Elections – Have Your Say
Elections for open representative roles are just around the corner. This is your chance to step up, nominate, help shape the decisions that matter, Or cast your vote and choose who will represent you. Every voice counts, and your participation makes a difference.
An independent Returning Officer oversees the election to keep things fair, transparent, and on track. They:
- Run the nominations and voting process
- Check candidate eligibility
- Make sure the rules are followed
- Announce the official results
With the Returning Officer guiding the process, you can be confident your vote is in safe hands.
The appointable Returning Office will be: Jessica Fox, OGL Group.