UNE Student Council

The UNE Student Council (UNESC) is the formal representative body for all students at the University of New England. We serve the students of UNE impartially and without bias, fostering active participation in a fair and equitable tertiary experience that promotes higher thinking and intellectual growth.

Our Values

Equity – To ensure a fair, reasonable, and just experience for all students

Advocacy – To champion the best interests of the student body

Impact – To be a vital contributor to enhancing the future of students

What We Do

The Student Council represents student opinions and interests impartially, candidly, and with integrity. We are dedicated to building resilient and authentic student representation and promoting a valued student voice at UNE.

We do this by:

• Ensuring student voices are heard in university governance, policy development, and external engagement
• Promoting initiatives that improve student wellbeing, academic quality, and access to resources, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment
• Partnering with university stakeholders — including Faculty, administration, and management — to co-create solutions and ensure equitable student participation in decision-making
• Harnessing the diverse perspectives of the student body to facilitate innovative practices, programs, and policies that benefit the UNE community
• Maintaining open communication between students, staff, and external entities, providing regular updates on Student Council actions and outcomes

Our Composition

The Student Council is made up of up to 15 elected representatives, plus the UNE Council Student Representative, reflecting the diversity of UNE's student community:

All enrolled UNE students are eligible to vote in student council elections and to stand as candidates.

Acknowledgement

The UNE Student Council recognises the Traditional Owners as the original custodians of the land on which all UNE campuses are situated. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first peoples of Australia, and we are committed to the achievement of reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and peoples and the wider community, as outlined in UNE's commitment to reconciliation.

We welcome your feedback, ideas, and involvement. Whether you'd like to raise a concern, suggest an initiative, or learn more about what we do, we encourage you to get in touch.

Your voice matters.