Governance

Senate

The University of Western Australia Act 1911 (WA) establishes the Senate as the governing authority of the University with responsibility for "the entire control and management of the affairs of and concerns of the University" .

Standing committees of the Senate meet regularly and make recommendations to the Senate on relevant matters.

The Senate consists of 17 members:

  • the Chancellor - ex officio
  • the Vice-Chancellor - ex officio
  • three appointed by the Governor
  • two elected by Convocation
  • one elected by and from the academic staff of the University
  • one elected by and from the general staff of the University
  • the Chair of the Academic Board
  • two elected by and from enrolled students of the University
  • not more than five co-opted members.

All elected, appointed and co-opted members, other than students, have three-year terms and in normal circumstances serve no more than three successive terms.

Senate Membership [PDF, 77.5 KB]
Updated 25 Jan 2024


Senate Charter and Senate Code

The Senate Charter defines the powers of the Senate.

The Senate Code outlines the legal responsibilities, accountabilities and liabilities of each member of the Senate and details the standards and conduct to be adhered to by those members.

Matters Retained by the Senate

The Senate retains the following matters to itself:

Governance Framework

The University of Western Australia Governance Overview outlines the rules, relationships, systems and processes by which the University is governed including those set down in the UWA Statute, Senate Regulations and Standing Orders of the Senate.

Senate and Senate Committees 2024 Meeting Dates

Meeting Date

Document Submission Date
To: Office of the Vice-Chancellor;

and

University Secretary

Placeholder Deadline*

*Advise the University Secretary of items
not on the Work Program or Actions
Arising for inclusion in the agenda

12 March 2024 

22 February 2024

19 February 2024

13 May 2024

24 April 2024

19 April 2024

29 July 2024

11 July 2024

8 July 2024

9 September 2024

22 August 2024

19 August 2024

28 October 2024

10 October 2024

7 October 2024

2 December 2024

14 November 2024

11 November 2024