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 ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵresearch, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Chair | Professor Lachlan Blackhall | Ex-officio |
| Vice-President (First Nations) | Professor Peter Yu | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) | Professor Ann Evans | Ex-officio |
| Registrar | Ms Bree Slater | Ex-officio |
| Interim Chief, Research & Innovation Services | Sophie Holloway | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives & Infrastructure) | Professor Tim Senden | Ex-officio |
| Dean of each ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege (or Dean's nominee) | Professor Bronwyn Parry ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Arts & Social Sciences | Ex-officio |
| Professor Helen Sullivan ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Asia & the Pacific | Ex-officio | |
| Associate Professor Timothy Higgins ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Business & Economics | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Valeska Ting ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Systems & Society | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Anthony Connolly ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Law, Governance & Policy | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Kiaran Kirk ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Science & Medicine | Ex-officio | |
| Academic staff member from each ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair | Professor Darren Halpin ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Arts & Social Sciences | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Associate Professor Steven Wu ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Business & Economics | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Professor Renee McKibbin ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Law, Governance & Policy | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Associate Professor Andrew Meares ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Systems & Society | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Asia and the Pacific | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Professor Ross Hannan ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵCollege of Science & Medicine | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| One postgraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA | Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori | 30 Nov 2025 |
| One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA | Charley Ellwood | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Professional staff member appointed by the Chair | Ms Samantha Francis | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB | Professor Alison Behie | Ex-officio |
| Additional appointed members | Professor Samantha Bennett | 11 Jun 2027 |
| Professor Eric Stone | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Dr Rahul Shome | 31 Dec 2025 |
Meetings
| Date & Location | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 05 Mar, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 19 Feb CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 11 Jun, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 28 May CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 27 Aug, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 13 Aug CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 05 Nov, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 22 Oct CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
Reference Documents
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Contact
- Charlotte Newland, Secretary URC
- Send email
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