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University Colleges Australia

Established 1966

University Colleges Australia is the representative professional body for Heads and Deputies of university residential colleges and halls throughout Australia. 

 

Through conferences & forums, academic resources, member grants and site visits, UCA delivers services which benefit members’ professional development and in turn helps to create a better collegiate experience for our residential students.  The Executive Committee actively works with our members to help resolve issues and foster an environment for professional growth and support.

Member Organisations

57

Affiliated Universities

17

Years of Operation

58

Events

  • UCA Governance Series - Working With Boards (Dr Amanda Bell AM, Michelle Loader, and Liam King)
    UCA Governance Series - Working With Boards (Dr Amanda Bell AM, Michelle Loader, and Liam King)
  • 2023 UCA Forum
    2023 UCA Forum
    Tue, 26 Sept
    Park Hyatt, Canberra
    26 Sept 2023, 10:00 am AEST – 28 Sept 2023, 2:00 pm AEST
    Park Hyatt, Canberra, Canberra ACT, Australia
    Book Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/uca-forum-2023 Join us for the 2023 UCA Forum at the Park Hyatt, Canberra. We will hear from a diverse group of Australian leaders, engage in important conversations, and attend special events at the Australian War Memorial and Old Parliament House.
  • Sexual Misconduct on Campus
    Sexual Misconduct on Campus
    Tue, 05 Sept
    Zoom
    05 Sept 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST
    Zoom
    This session will feature Dr Allison Henry and Louise Hallo. Our guests will be discussing their research into sexual misconduct on campus, including within colleges.
  • Media Workshop
    Media Workshop
    Wed, 14 June
    Zoom
    14 June 2023, 2:00 pm – 2:55 pm AEST
    Zoom
    Join Kate Elix, Gabee Reyes and Leisa Goddard for a workshop on proactive and reactive media communications.
  • Making Sense of the Voice (Professors Anne Twomey and Ken Hinchcliff)
    Making Sense of the Voice (Professors Anne Twomey and Ken Hinchcliff)
    Thu, 27 Apr
    Zoom
    27 Apr 2023, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Zoom
    Featuring Professor Anne Twomey and Professor Ken Hinchcliff
  • ChatGPT and its Implications for Higher Education (José-Miguel Bello Villarino & Will Cesta)
    ChatGPT and its Implications for Higher Education (José-Miguel Bello Villarino & Will Cesta)

UCA News

Members

Services

UCA offers a range of services to its members. All of our offerings share two features: they are developed in consultation with our members and reflect our mission of building better leaders to create better collegiate life in Australia. 

Some of the specific offerings of UCA are:

  • Online networking events with members

  • National conferences 

  • Distribution channels, including job boards

  • Access to bespoke research

  • Professional development seminars

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