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

If your university is interested in hosting a UCC Plenary in 2026-2027, please reach out to UCC Secretariat: secretariat@ucc.edu.au

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