2020 UCC meetings
The two 2020 UCC meetings are due to take place as follows:
2020/01: 25-26 May, 2020, hosted by University of Sydney (includes the 100th Anniversary of Universities Australia book launch)
2020/02: 14-16 October, 2020, hosted by Griffith University (Brisbane Convention Centre, includes the National Conference on University Governance)
Due to the Covid-19 virus pandemic, the UCC has not been able to hold in person meetings this year. As the travel restrictions ease, it is hoped that a meeting will be able to be held in November for those Chancellors who are able to travel.
Further details will be communicated as they become available.
Past Events
UCC Meeting 2019/01
The first meeting of the UCC for 2019 took place on 20-21 May at Deakin University (Melbourne CBD campus). One of the main topics for discussion was the recently released French Review into Freedom of Speech at Higher Education Providers. A copy of the report can be accessed on the Department of Education website.
UCC Meeting 2019/02
The second meeting of the UCC for 2019 took place on 8-9 October at The University of Queensland (Customs House, Brisbane CBD). A presentation was given by the Chief Executive of Universities Australia, Ms Catriona Jackson and included a discussion on two recent government reports:
The Performance Based Funding Report and the Review of the Higher Education Provider Category Standards Report, which are available on the Department of Education website on their Reviews and Consultations page.
National Conference on University Governance 2018
The 2018 NCUG conference took place on 3-5 October 2018 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Some of the speeches given at the conference can be accessed below.
The Hon. Gareth Evans AC QC - Maintaining Universities’ Raison D’etre: Meeting the Challenge
Professor Peter Shergold AC - Freedom of Speech at University
UCC Meeting 2018/01
The first meeting of the UCC for 2018 took place on Tuesday 15th May at Victoria University. Presentation slides from the meeting can be accessed below.
Universities Australia Indigenous Strategy Update – presentation by Professor Tom Calma AO, Chancellor of the University of Canberra
UCC Meeting 2017/02
The second meeting of the UCC for 2017 took place on Friday 13th October at the University of Canberra. Presentation slides from the meeting can be accessed below.
50/50 by 2030 Foundation – presentation by Virginia Haussegger
International University Rankings – presentation by Richelle Hilton
UCC Meeting 2017/01
The first meeting of the UCC for 2017 took place on Tuesday 16th May at The University of Sydney. Refer to the meeting summary for an overview of what was discussed.
Past UCC Meetings
University Chancellors Council meeting 2018/02 - 5 October 2018, Adelaide Convention Centre
2018 National Conference on University Governance - 3-5 October 2018, Adelaide Convention Centre
University Chancellors Council meeting 2018/01 – 15 May 2018, Victoria University
University Chancellors Council meeting 2017/02 – 13 October 2017, University of Canberra
University Chancellors Council meeting 2017/01 – 16 May 2017, The University of Sydney
University Chancellors Council meeting 2016/02 – 6 October 2016, Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
2016 National Conference on University Governance – 5 and 6 October 2016, Doltone House on Darling Island Wharf and Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
University Chancellors Council meeting 2016/01 – 16 and 17 May 2016, Monash University
University Chancellors Council meeting 2015/02 – 13 October 2015, University of Newcastle
University Chancellors Council meeting 2015/01 – 19 May 2015, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga
University Chancellors Council meeting 2014/02 – 29 October 2014, University of Melbourne
2014 National Conference on University Governance – 28 and 29 October 2014, Sofitel Melbourne
University Chancellors Council meeting 2014/01 – 5 and 6 May 2014, Swinburne University of Technology