As part of our commitment to put students at the centre of all we do, we want to ensure that your views are considered at the highest levels of Flinders University.
One way we do that is through the appointment of undergraduate and postgraduate student representatives to our governing body, University Council.
University Council is responsible for overseeing the management and development of the University, devising and approving strategic plans and major policies, and monitoring and reviewing the operation of the University.
During their two-year term, the student members will be part of the University’s decision-making processes, bringing student perspectives to the future direction of Flinders.
University Council is an exceptional opportunity to develop critical governance skills, including strategic thinking and leadership, communication and influence, ethics, accountability and teamwork.
The election for one undergraduate and one postgraduate member of University Council to serve on Flinders University Council from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 will commence soon.
Further information can be found in the University Election Procedures.
Conduct of the Election
Emails providing instructions on nomination and voting will be sent from elections@flinders.edu.au.
Nomination and voting are run via the online platform “BigPulse” and emails on nomination/voting will contain links coded to you as an individual. These emails should not be forwarded or shared. If forwarded, another individual may be able to nominate or vote using your identity. Your link will not be recoverable in this event.
To nominate for and vote in the election of a student member of University Council, you must be enrolled at Flinders University during the dates of the election (26 September 2025 to 24 October 2025).
The electoral roll will be generated on 15 September 2025. If you enrolled after that date, you will be unable to participate in the election.
If you would like more information on the conduct of the election, please see the Election Procedures.
KEY DATES
Below are the key dates for the election.
The nominations will open on Friday 26 September 2025 at 11:00am and remain open for 14 days.
Should a vote be required, voting will commence on Monday 20 October 2025 from 11:00am, and close on Friday 24 October 2025 at 12:00pm.
You will receive an email when nominations/voting opens.
Nominations open date: 11:00am (ACDT), Friday 26 September 2025
Nominations close date: 12:00pm (ACDT), Friday 10 October 2025
Voting open date (if required): 11:00am (ACDT), Monday 20 October 2025
Voting close date (if required): 12:00pm (ACDT), Friday 24 October 2025
Further information can be requested from the Council Secretary, Rosie Bolingbroke by email: council.secretary@flinders.edu.au.