University of Tasmania, Australia

The University Council is the governing body of the University of Tasmania. A Bill amending the size and composition of the Council has recently been passed by both Houses of Parliament. Once the Bill has received Royal Assent, from 1 January 2013 the Council will include 2 members appointed by the Minister for Education and up to 6 members appointed by the University Council. Council will also include 1 member elected by and from the academic staff of the University and 1 member elected by and from the professional staff of the University. Interested people are invited to nominate.

Members appointed by the Minister and by the Council

• Information for nominees (nominations closed Friday 7 December 2012)
• Nomination form for Ministerial and Council appointments

Academic Staff Elections

Professor Jim Reid has been elected unopposed as the academic staff member of UTAS Council, for a 2-year term commencing 1 January 2013.

Professional Staff Elections

Mr Corey Peterson has been elected as the professional staff member of UTAS Council, for a 2-year term commencing 1 January 2013.