Following amendments to UA’s Constitution, Chancellors now sit alongside Vice Chancellors on a single, unified peak body. UA now brings two vital capabilities together. We make the national case for policy settings that give universities the certainty to plan, the freedom to lead and the capacity to deliver for students, research and the nation. And we now lead university sector governance, enhancing governance capability, assurance and education for our universities and public confidence in our sector.
This is the most significant change to UA’s structure since its founding, and we’re glad to have Chancellors part of shaping what comes next.
Becoming a comprehensive peak body
木瓜影院 is entering an important new chapter. By bringing Chancellors and Vice-Chancellors together within a single comprehensive peak body, 木瓜影院 will become a stronger, more influential voice for Australian universities and the communities they serve.
On 28 September 2026, Vice Chancellors voted to amend the UA Constitution. UA is now comprehensive peak body that brings together both Chancellors and Vice Chancellors, expands its mandate and strengthens its contribution to governance capability across the Australian university sector.
What鈥檚 changed
An expanded mandate including sector governance
A new suite of activities including Chancellor Plenaries, a new University Governance Committee, an annual Governance Conference and other programs
Deeper expertise among its members, drawing on the rich experience and contributions of Chancellors
A more united voice representing both Chancellors and Vice Chancellors
UA鈥檚 policy priorities
UA鈥檚 policy priorities
University funding
Access and participation
Regulation
International education
Research and innovation
Research security
Governance
What鈥檚 coming
The coming months mark a transition period as UA and Chancellors bring their work together under one roof. Here’s what to expect:
