University Research Committee

Academic committees

The University Research Committee advises the Academic Board and the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to the quality and standard of 蜜桃视频research, and on major issues of research relevant to strategic plans and overarching policy.

Terms of reference

The Committee may advise the Academic Board or the Vice-Chancellor on:

matters relating to research and research training at the University
major issues relevant to the University's strategic plans and overarching policy
any matter referred to the Committee by the Academic Board, the Vice-Chancellor, the Chair of the Committee or a member of the University Executive with portfolio responsibility for research.

The Committee, in carrying out its role, is to:

monitor the development of the University's policies and plans in relation to research
advise on the coordination of the University's research effort
monitor the quality of the University's research activities.

Member

Category	Member	Term expiry
Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Chair	Professor Ann Evans	Ex-officio
Vice-President (First Nations)	Professor Peter Yu	Ex-officio
Interim Vice-President (Advancement)	Brooke Disney	Ex-officio
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training)	Professor Ann Evans	Ex-officio
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure & Entities)	Professor Tim Senden	Ex-officio
Registrar	Ms Bree Slater	Ex-officio
Head of Research Funding and Contracts	Dr Laura Dan	Ex-officio
Director, Academic Performance and Productivity Analytics	Sophie Holloway	Ex-officio
Dean of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Bronwyn Parry 蜜桃视频College of Arts & Social Sciences	Ex-officio
	Dean of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Helen Sullivan 蜜桃视频College of Asia & the Pacific	Ex-officio
	Dean of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Steven Roberts 蜜桃视频College of Business & Economics	Ex-officio
	Dean of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Aaron Quigley 蜜桃视频College of Systems & Society	Ex-officio
	Dean of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Anthony Connolly 蜜桃视频College of Law, Governance & Policy	Ex-officio
	Dean of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Kiaran Kirk 蜜桃视频College of Science & Medicine	Ex-officio
Associate Dean (Research) of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Alison Behie 蜜桃视频College of Arts & Social Science	Ex-officio
	Associate Dean (Research) of each 蜜桃视频College	Associate Professor Timothy Higgins 蜜桃视频College of Business & Economics	Ex-officio
	Associate Dean (Research) of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Alison Calear 蜜桃视频College of Law, Governance & Policy	Ex-officio
	Associate Dean (Research) of each 蜜桃视频College	Professor Valeska Ting 蜜桃视频College of Systems & Society	Ex-officio
	Associate Dean (Research) of each 蜜桃视频College	Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob 蜜桃视频College of Asia and the Pacific	Ex-officio
	Associate Dean (Research) of each 蜜桃视频College	Vacant position 蜜桃视频College of Science & Medicine	Ex-officio
Academic staff member from each 蜜桃视频College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Associate Professor Ruth Morgan 蜜桃视频College of Arts & Social Sciences	31 Dec 2027
	Academic staff member from each 蜜桃视频College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Associate Professor Steven Wu 蜜桃视频College of Business & Economics	31 Dec 2027
	Academic staff member from each 蜜桃视频College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Dr Laura Davy 蜜桃视频College of Law, Governance & Policy	31 Dec 2027
	Academic staff member from each 蜜桃视频College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Professor Chris Danta 蜜桃视频College of Systems & Society	31 Dec 2027
	Academic staff member from each 蜜桃视频College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Dr Jarrah Sastrawan 蜜桃视频College of Asia and the Pacific	31 Dec 2027
	Academic staff member from each 蜜桃视频College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Dr Lucy Gloag 蜜桃视频College of Science & Medicine	31 Dec 2027
One postgraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA	Ms Keira Mullan	30 Nov 2026
One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA	Aurora Neumann	30 Nov 2026
Up to three Professional staff members appointed by the Chair	Ms Stephanie Palmer	31 Dec 2027
	Up to three Professional staff members appointed by the Chair	Ms Sarwat Maqbool	31 Dec 2027
	Up to three Professional staff members appointed by the Chair	Dr Julia Miller	31 Dec 2027
Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB	Professor Alison Behie	Ex-officio
Additional appointed members	Vacant position	31 Dec 2027
Additional appointed members	Additional appointed members	Vacant position	31 Dec 2027

Meetings

2026
Date & Location	Deadlines
Wednesday 20 May, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry	Agenda Deadline 06 May secretary.urc@anu.edu.au
Wednesday 29 Jul, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry	Agenda Deadline 15 Jul secretary.urc@anu.edu.au
Wednesday 28 Oct, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry	Agenda Deadline 14 Oct secretary.urc@anu.edu.au

Reference Documents

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Legislation

Australian National University (Governance) Statute 2024

Sub-committees

Higher Degree Research Committee

Contact

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