Research Entities Governance Committee

Sub-committees

The Research Entities Governance Committee (REGC) is a sub-committee of the University Research Committee.  Its objective is to oversee development and implementation of the University’s strategies and policy settings that enable Centres, Institutes and equity interests to deliver on the University’s research strategies.

Terms of reference

Specifically, the role of the committee is to: 

  • oversee development and implementation of the University’s strategies and policy settings that enable Centres, Institutes and equity interests to deliver on the University’s research strategies
  • provide assurance to the University of the performance and strategic value of Centres, Institutes and equity interests that fall within the responsibility of the Research and Innovation Portfolio
  • provide advice and make recommendations to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) on all matters relating to the university’s support for Centres, Institutes and equity interests

The Committee will provide regular reports on its work to the University Research Committee (URC), raising issues, as necessary, for URC consideration.

Member

CategoryMemberTerm expiry
Pro Vice Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities) Professor Tim Senden
A/Dir Research Entities Dr Kirsten FarrellEx-officio
College Associate Deans of Research (ADR's) Professor Alison Behie
ADR, CASS
Ex-officio
Professor Alison Calear
ADR, CLGP
Ex-officio
Professor Valeska Ting
ADR, CSS
Ex-officio
Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob
ADR, CAP
Ex-officio
Dr Francis Bennet
ADR, CoSM
Ex-officio
Associate Professor Timothy Higgins
ADR, CBE
Ex-officio
Director Institute of Water Futures Associate Professor Lorrae van Kerkoff Ex-officio
Director Agrifood Institute Professor Owen Atkin Ex-officio
Engagement Yadhura Walani (Centre for Indigenous Health and Wellbeing) Ms Claudia SantangeloEx-officio
Mr Lachie RussellEx-officio
Head of Commercialisation and IP Ms Danielle Neale Ex-officio
ANUSA Representative Vacant

Meetings

2026
Date & LocationDeadlines
Wednesday 13 May, 10.00 am  
Wednesday 15 Jul, 10.00 am  
Wednesday 07 Oct, 10.00 am  
Wednesday 02 Dec, 10.00 am Agenda deadline
18 Nov

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