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), Chair |
Professor Margaret Harding |
Ex-officio |
| Deputy Chair |
Professor Michael Cardew-Hall |
31 Dec 2017 |
| 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 |
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Associate Professor David Jones Recombinant DNA Monitoring Committee |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Michael Martin PFHEA Human Research Ethics Committee |
Ex-officio | |
| the Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences |
Professor Imogen Mitchell |
Ex-officio |
| Deans of ANU College (or alternates) |
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 Elanor Huntington ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Stephen Bottomley ANU College of Law |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Kiaran Kirk ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment |
Ex-officio | |
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Professor Andrew Roberts ANU College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences |
Ex-officio | |
| One academic staff member from each ANU College |
Associate Professor Ann Evans ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences |
31 Dec 2017 |
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Associate Professor Maria Racionero Llorente ANU College of Business & Economics |
31 Dec 2017 | |
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Professor Andrew Macintosh ANU College of Law |
31 Dec 2017 | |
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Professor Barry Pogson ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment |
31 Dec 2017 | |
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Professor Peter Bouwknegt ANU College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences |
31 Dec 2017 | |
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Professor Renee McKibbin ANU College of Asia & the Pacific |
31 Dec 2017 | |
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Professor Thushara Abhayapala ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science |
31 Dec 2017 | |
| University Librarian |
Ms Roxanne Missingham |
Ex-officio |
| One graduate student chosen by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the President, Postgraduate and Research Students' Association (PARSA) |
Ms Kim-Marie Spence |
17 Aug 2017 |
| One undergraduate student chosen by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the President, ANU Students' Association (ANUSA) |
Mr James Connolly |
30 Nov 2017 |
| Senior researcher appointed by the Chair |
Dr Katherine Daniell |
31 Dec 2017 |
| Director, National Centre for Indigenous Studies |
Professor Michael Dodson |
Ex-officio |
| General staff member appointed by the Chair |
Ms Tracey McNicol |
31 Dec 2017 |
| Early career researcher appointed by the Chair |
Dr Catherine Frieman |
31 Dec 2017 |
| Additional appointed members |
Professor Michael Cardew-Hall Pro Vice-Chancellor (Innovation) |
31 Dec 2017 |
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Dr Helen Sullivan |
31 Dec 2017 |
Meetings
| Date & location | Deadlines |
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Wednesday 17 Feb, 9.30am Ross Hohnen Room |
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Wednesday 13 Apr, 9.30am Ross Hohnen Room |
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Wednesday 1 Jun, 9.30am Ross Hohnen |
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Wednesday 24 Aug, 9.30am Ross Hohnen |
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Wednesday 9 Nov, 9.30am Ross Hohnen |
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| Date & location | Deadlines |
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Wednesday 8 Feb, 9.30am Ross Hohnen, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 12 Apr, 9.30am Ross Hohnen, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 7 Jun, 9.30am Ross Hohnen, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 23 Aug, 9.30am Ross Hohnen, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 8 Nov, 9.30am Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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