The University Research Committee advises the Academic Board and the Vice-Chancellor on matters relating to the quality and standard of ANU 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.
Members
| Category | Member | Term expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Chair |
Professor Keith Nugent |
Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Innovation) |
Professor Michael Cardew-Hall |
Ex-officio |
| Dean, Higher Degree Research |
Professor Imelda Whelehan |
Ex-officio |
| Director of Division Research Services |
Dr Douglas Robertson |
Ex-officio |
| Registrar, Student Administration |
Ms Ariel Edge |
Ex-officio |
| Chairs of the University's Ethics Committees |
Dr Christian Barry Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee |
Ex-officio |
|
Associate Professor David Jones Recombinant DNA Monitoring Committee |
Ex-officio | |
| Human Research Ethics Committee | Ex-officio | |
| Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee) |
Professor Rae Frances ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences |
Ex-officio |
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Professor Michael Wesley ANU College of Asia & the Pacific |
Ex-officio | |
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Associate Professor Emma Schultz ANU College of Business & Economics |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Nick Birbilis ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Sally Wheeler OBE ANU College of Law |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Kiaran Kirk ANU College of Science |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Russell Gruen ANU College of Health and Medicine |
Ex-officio | |
| One academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair |
Associate Professor Ann Evans ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences |
31 Dec 2019 |
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Associate Professor Ying-Yi Chih ANU College of Business & Economics |
31 Dec 2019 | |
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Associate Professor Jeremy Farrall ANU College of Law |
31 Dec 2019 | |
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Professor Martyn Kirk ANU College of Health and Medicine |
31 Dec 2019 | |
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Associate Professor Penny King ANU College of Science |
31 Dec 2019 | |
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Associate Professor Llewelyn Hughes ANU College of Asia & the Pacific |
31 Dec 2019 | |
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Professor Thushara Abhayapala ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science |
31 Dec 2019 | |
| University Librarian |
Ms Roxanne Missingham |
Ex-officio |
| One postgraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the President, Postgraduate and Research Students' Association (PARSA) |
Ms Heba Al Adawy |
11 Oct 2019 |
| One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the President, ANU Students' Association (ANUSA) |
Ms Eleanor Kay |
30 Nov 2019 |
| Senior academic researcher appointed by the Chair |
Professor Eric Stone |
31 Dec 2019 |
| Director, National Centre for Indigenous Studies |
Associate Professor Asmi Wood |
Ex-officio |
| Professional staff member appointed by the Chair |
Mr Stewart Hilton |
31 Dec 2019 |
| Early career researcher appointed by the Chair |
Dr Catherine Frieman |
31 Dec 2019 |
| Additional appointed members |
Professor Mark Howden |
31 Dec 2019 |
|
Professor Sean Smith |
31 Dec 2019 |
Meetings
| Date & location | Deadlines |
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Wednesday 13 Feb, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 3 Apr, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 5 Jun, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 21 Aug, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 6 Nov, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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