Name
Student voice: universities and the health of our democracy
Date & Time
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location Name
Ballroom
Description
Universities have long been incubators of civic participation, leadership and debate. This session brings student voices to the fore in a dynamic discussion on aspiration, engagement and Recommendation 1 of the Accord – exploring how universities can strengthen democratic participation by empowering student leadership, representation and governance.
Speakers
Aania Cheema, Chair of the Board, Arc @ UNSW Sydney
Weihong Liang, President, International Students Representative Council of Australia, The University of Sydney
Professor Kelly Matthews, Professor, Higher Education, University of Queensland
Professor Attila Brungs, Vice-Chancellor and President, UNSW Sydney
Weihong Liang, President, International Students Representative Council of Australia, The University of Sydney
Professor Kelly Matthews, Professor, Higher Education, University of Queensland
Professor Attila Brungs, Vice-Chancellor and President, UNSW Sydney
