Events
The University Chancellors Council holds plenaries multiple times a year for Chancellors to attend and discuss the key items and governance concerns across the sector.
Additionally, the UCC hosts a biennial conference on University Governance for the benefit of our member universities. The next conference will take place in 2026.
2026 Dates
2026 save the dates are now available for UCC Members. You can find the dates below, and a calendar will be provided by the end of 2026.
Plenary 1 | Canberra | Monday 23 February 2026
Plenary 2 | Sydney | Tuesday 12 May 2026 (Dinner on Monday 11 May)
Plenary 3 | Brisbane | Tuesday 7 July 2026 (Dinner on Monday 6 July)
Plenary 4 | Adelaide | Wednesday 7 October 2026 (Dinner same evening)
If your university is interested in hosting a UCC Plenary in 2026-2027, please reach out to UCC Secretariat: secretariat@ucc.edu.au
National Conference on University Governance
The biennial National Conference on University Governance (NCUG) will return in 2026 for its 14th rendition. This conference is hosted by the University Chancellors Council and aims to support the sectors best practice in governance — developing ideas and encouraging discussion and collaboration across the sector. The conference is for higher education professionals who work across governance, engagement, communications, and government relations — as well as our university Chancellors, Senior Management, and members of governing bodies.
SAVE THE DATE
8-9 October 2026
8-9 October 2026 is the date for this conference. Please keep it in your calendar. Updates on location, times, and agenda will roll out from mid-2026, including registration information for attendees.
In the meantime, keep an eye out here or feel free to send any questions to: secretariat@ucc.edu.au
Registrations open 7 August 2026
2025
Plenary 1 | Canberra
Monday 24 February 2025, 8:30-1:00 PM
Plenary 2 | Melbourne
Friday 2 May 2025 | 8:30-1:00 PM
Plenary 3 | Perth
Tuesday 21 October 2025 | 10-3 PM