Academic Staff Campaign

Academic Staff campaign materials for the 2026 Council Elections will be posted here when approved by the Returning Officer.

They appear in order of approval, with the most recently approved materials displaying first.

Associate Professor Onoriode Coast - Campaign Material - Approved by Returning Officer 13 July 2026

Emails to individual academic staff members from UNE staff email account or via LinkedIn private message

Subject: Coast needs your vote before 5pm [today or tomorrow]

Dear [Name],

I know you have been busy and probably not had time to vote in the UNE Council elections yet. So, I am sending a quick reminder that voting closes [today or tomorrow] at 5pm and I’d love your vote 😊.

Voting won’t take you more than a couple of minutes. Just a few clicks and you’ll be done.

To vote:

Search for the email from bigpulse titled “Vote in the 2026 UNE Council Elections - Invitation to vote for the Academic Staff Member” which you probably received on the 30^th of June, and 7^th, 14^th and 21^st of July (9.00am).
About halfway through that email is a link to your personal voting link. Click on the link and follow the prompts – they are only about three or so.
Select your preferred candidate (aka Coast 🫡) and submit.

Feel free to call or text me anytime on 04XX XXX XXX.

Thanks a million for your support.

Jọ tou, [sign off]

Authorised by Onoriode Coast.

Approved by Returning Officer 13 July 2026.

Dr Christina Kenny - Campaign Material - Approved by Returning Officer 03 July 2026

Emails to individual academic staff members from UNE staff email account

Subject: Christina Kenny for UNE Council

Dear [Colleague or name of colleague]

I'm Christina Kenny (Sociology, HASS) and I would appreciate your vote the academic representative on UNE Council this election.

I have lived and worked in Armidale and at UNE for over 10 years and have committed myself to the significant efforts underway to build safer, more equitable and inclusive working and studying environments.

I have been speaking up and making change in the pursuit of transparent governance, equity and inclusion for as long as I've been at UNE. The Council needs an academic advocate who can consult and build momentum around important issues, and understand and participate in decision making that involves complex legislative and policy change.

Much of the academic work that sustains UNE, and builds our reputation as a student focused institution is an extension of our core functions - our flexible and accessible teaching and significant research contribution are the foundations of UNE's identity and I am keen to make our commitment to our students and our colleagues visible to, and valued by Council.

I have been working at the highest levels of governance for several years now, and would welcome the opportunity to represent you in this important forum. You can vote through the link you have received 30 June from UNE Council Elections.

I'm keen to hear from you what matters about university governance, and issues that you feel are affecting academic staff.

All best,

Christina

04XX XXX XXX

Authorised by Dr Christina Kenny.

Approved by Returning Officer 03 July 2026.

Associate Professor Onoriode Coast - Campaign Material - Approved by Returning Officer 30 June 2026

Emails to individual academic staff members from UNE staff email account

Subject: Coast needs your vote today

Dear [Name]

I have nominated again for the Academic Staff Representative on UNE Council and voting for this just opened. You will have just received an email from BigPulse in your inbox to vote in the UNE Council elections.

[Name], I am asking you directly to please vote for me today as your next Academic Staff Representative on Council. I would not ask if I did not believe it mattered and that UNE needs a trusted academic voice on Council right now.

I have spent two years on Council and learnt how it works. I am dead set on working even harder over the next two years for everyone at UNE. There is important work still to do on staff and student welfare, research culture, financial sustainability, and closing the gap between academics and university leadership (Council included). Right now, the Chancellor recruitment is imminent. That decision will shape UNE for years to come, and I want to make sure it is done in the true interest of this university.

It only takes a couple of minutes to vote. Just click on the link in the email, scroll to my name, select it and submit your vote.

Feel free to call or text me anytime on 04XX XXX XXX.

Jọ tou, [sign off]

Authorised by Onoriode Coast.

Approved by Returning Officer 30 June 2026.

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Subject: Coast needs your vote today

Dear [Name]

My name is Coast. I am your current Academic Staff Representative on UNE Council. Voting just opened for the 2026 election. You would have just received an email from BigPulse in your inbox to vote in the UNE Council elections.

[Name], I would like to directly ask you to vote for me as your next Academic Staff Representative on UNE Council.

It only takes a couple of minutes to vote. Just click on the link in the email, scroll to my name, select it and submit your vote.

Feel free to call or text me anytime on 04XX XXX XXX.

Jọ tou, [sign off]

Authorised by Onoriode Coast.

Approved by Returning Officer 30 June 2026.

Dr Christina Kenny - Campaign Material - Approved by Returning Officer 29 June 2026

Emails to individual academic staff members from UNE staff email account

Colleagues, I'm Christina Kenny (Sociology, HASS) and I'm running for the academic rep on UNE Council this election. I'm keen to hear from you what matters about university governance, and issues that you feel are affecting academic staff. I'll be in the [tea room/your building this will vary depending on the school] at [this time and date]. [Please join me if you'd like to chat/ I'm looking forward to meeting you then.]

Christina

Authorised by Dr Christina Kenny, HASS

Approved by Returning Officer 29 June 2026

[If using assistive technology, message ends here. Email signature below.]

Dr. Christina Kenny (she/her)

Senior Lecturer and Discipline convenor Sociology

School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Chair, UNE Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Founding Member and Chair, UNE Ally Network

Founder https://www.genderandruralitycollective.org/

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Colleagues, I'm Dr Christina Kenny (Sociology, HASS) and I'm running for the academic rep on UNE Council this election. I'm keen to hear from you what matters about university governance, and issues that you feel are affecting academic staff.

UNE is not alone in experiencing an extended period of complex and existential challenge, but it is imperative that the Council, academic and professional staff build our own path through this together. I have been involved in university governance for many years including on Academic Board, Chair for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee, and co-founder and Chair of the Ally Network.

In addition to my legal training, I offer robust and critically engaged discussion, attention to critical detail and a collaborative approach to solving problems. Please reach out if you'd like to discuss my candidature; if elected, I am committed to facilitating open conversations about council matters, contributing to a culture of openness and shared purpose.

Christina

Authorised by Dr Christina Kenny, HASS

Approved by Returning Officer 29 June 2026

[If using assistive technology, message ends here. Email signature below.]

Dr. Christina Kenny (she/her)

Senior Lecturer and Discipline convenor Sociology

School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Chair, UNE Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Founding Member and Chair, UNE Ally Network

Founder https://www.genderandruralitycollective.org/