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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 Colleges

50

Affiliated Universities

15

Students of Members Colleges

18K

Years of Operation

57

UCA Member Events

  • 2023 UCA Forum
    2023 UCA Forum
    Tue, 26 Sept
    Park Hyatt, Canberra
    26 Sept, 10:00 am AEST – 28 Sept, 2:00 pm AEST
    Park Hyatt, Canberra, Canberra ACT, Australia
    26 Sept, 10:00 am AEST – 28 Sept, 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, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEST
    Zoom
    05 Sept, 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, 2:00 pm – 2:55 pm AEST
    Zoom
    14 June, 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.
  • Thu, 27 Apr
    Zoom
    27 Apr, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
    Zoom
    27 Apr, 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)
    ChatGPT and its Implications for Higher Education (José-Miguel Bello Villarino)
    Thu, 30 Mar
    Zoom
    30 Mar, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT
    Zoom
    30 Mar, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT
    Zoom
  • UCA Zoom Sessions: Conversations with Colleagues
    UCA Zoom Sessions: Conversations with Colleagues
    Tue, 06 Dec
    Zoom
    06 Dec 2022, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT
    Zoom
    06 Dec 2022, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm AEDT
    Zoom
    We invite you to join us next Tuesday 6 December, 2pm AEDT. The session is scheduled to run for one hour, and will be facilitated by Joanna Rosewell, UCA Vice President President and Principal of Jane Franklin Hall. Don't miss out on joining your fellow UCA members online for the final talk!
  •  2022 Forum
     2022 Forum
    Wed, 28 Sept
    Brisbane City
    28 Sept 2022, 9:00 am – 30 Sept 2022, 12:00 pm
    Brisbane City, 399 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
    28 Sept 2022, 9:00 am – 30 Sept 2022, 12:00 pm
    Brisbane City, 399 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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. 

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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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