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The UQ Union has, as one of its core objectives, the representation of students within the University and its wider community. It is our responsibility to help ensure that the student voices are heard on issues that affect student life. This includes participating in UQ Boards and Committees and running student-centred campaigns at a university and community level.
We are fortunate enough to be privy to much of the University decision making that occurs through our role on University committees and Boards. This in itself provides an excellent opportunity to ensure the University is accountable to the needs of students. For example, the UQ Union has representation on the UQ Senate, which is the peak decision making body at UQ, the Academic Board, Senate Student Appeals, Building and Grounds Committee, Fees Reviewing Committee, Finance Committee, Traffic and Parking Policy Advisory Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee, Committee for Academic Programs Policy and a whole host of others. Whilst representing students generally, we also represent students more specifically under the following headings: Student RightsAt the core of the representative function of the UQ Union is the representation of Student rights. With the responsibility overseen by one of the Union’s Vice-Presidents, the VP of Student Rights, great emphasis is placed on this responsibility.To break it down more specifically, this function ensures students are represented in a variety of areas that affect their student life; welfare, education, employment and disabilities. Students are represented through a number of means, office bearers actively participating on University committees, facilitating the development of policy on issues of particular concern to welfare, education, disability and employment sectors and developing campaigns based on the policy of the Union. Vice President – Student Rights: Aurelia Connelly & Robert Hilmer P: 3377 2983 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top Gender and SexualityThe UQ Union has a proud history representing women & LGBTI identifying students at UQ, as well as gender and sexuality issues more generally. The fact that we have a Vice-President of Gender and Sexuality highlights our commitment to these areas.Whether it is increasing awareness of sexual health issues on campus or campaigning against gendered violence, the UQ Union represents all students on gender and sexuality issues. Vice President – Gender & Sexuality: Nick Sowden & Laney McLaren P: 3377 2986 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top CollegesColleges play a unique and integral part in student life at the University of Queensland. As the peak student body at UQ, it is vital that the Union recognizes, represents and includes the more than 2000 students that attend college.Colleges Officers: Kobie Olsen & Matthew Klan P: 3377 2374 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top EnvironmentEnvironmental awareness has been put squarely on the agenda in the 21st century and at UQ, the Union is at the fore of ensuring the University is conscious of environmental issues.Environment Officers: Richard Bentley P: 3377 2940 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top InternationalInternational students represent a growing proportion of the UQ student population with over 6000 international students attending UQ last year. International students face unique challenges compared to domestic students and it is for this reason that it is essential that the UQ Union represents the unique interests of international students at UQ.International Officers: Filip Maslovaric & Lin Jing Leong P: 3377 2370 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top Post GradPostgraduate students can often be the forgotten student in university life. The UQ Union’s postgraduate officer ensures that this is not the case. As a prominent representative of the postgraduate community, the office-bearer attends many University committees to advocate the rights of postgraduate students and ensure the postgraduate voice is heard.Postgraduate Officers: Chris Thomas & Nina Bowbridge P: 3377 2340 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top Goorie BerrimpaThis section coming soonGoorie Berrimpa Officer: Jackson Mathers P: 3377 2393 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top Ipswich, Gatton, Turbot St, Medical StudentsThe Student Union office at Ipswich was established when the campus opened in 1999. Since then, we have been working to improve the services and facilities provided to the students at the Ipswich Campus. Student input is essential to ensure we are meeting your needs, so feel free to drop by our office, or send us your comments via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and cc a copy to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itUQ Union at Ipswich is located in Building 8, Level 1 opposite UQ Sport and next to the UQ Health Service. Here you will find the following people to help you: Ipswich Campus Officers: Cara Gurnett & Carley McCarroll P: 33811223 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Ipswich Student Advocate: Libby Townley P: 3381 1050 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Administration Assistant: Jan Smith P: 3381 1063 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The Ipswich Union Administration Office is open Tuesday to Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. Click here to find out more information Gatton Campus Officers: Thomas Ferguson & William Gall P: 5460 1791 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Medical Students Officer: Alistair Hamilton P: 3365 5261 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Turbot Street Officer: Kimberley Craig P: 3221 0684 E: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Back to top |
