University Research Committee

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
Vice-President (First Nations) Professor Peter Yu AM
Ex-officio
Dean, Higher Degree Research Professor Ann Evans
Ex-officio
Registrar, Student Administration Mr Scott Pearsall
Ex-officio
Chief, Research & Innovation Services Dr Keats Nelms
Ex-officio
Academic Director, Research Initiatives & Infrastructure Professor Ute Roessner
Ex-officio
Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee) Professor Bronwyn Parry
ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
Ex-officio
Professor Helen Sullivan
ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
Ex-officio
Professor Emma Schultz
ANU College of Business & Economics
Ex-officio
Professor Valeska Ting
ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics
Ex-officio
Professor Anthony Connolly
ANU College of Law
Ex-officio
Professor Kiaran Kirk
ANU College of Science
Ex-officio
Professor Russell Gruen
ANU College of Health and Medicine
Ex-officio
Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair Professor Darren Halpin
ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
31 Dec 2023
Associate Professor Alexander Eapen
ANU College of Business & Economics
31 Dec 2023
Associate Professor Will Bateman
ANU College of Law
31 Dec 2023
Professor Christine Phillips
ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint)
31 Dec 2023
Professor Ross Hannan
ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint)
31 Dec 2023
Professor Penny King
ANU College of Science
31 Dec 2023
Associate Professor Mathias Sinning
ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
31 Dec 2023
Professor Iman Shames
ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics
31 Dec 2023
University Librarian Ms Roxanne Missingham
Ex-officio
Postgraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the President, Postgraduate and Research Students' Association (PARSA) Ms Irina Samsonova
1 Dec 2023
Undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the President, ANU Students' Association (ANUSA) Mr Harrison Oates
30 Nov 2023
Senior academic researcher appointed by the Chair Professor Eric Stone
31 Dec 2023
Professional staff member appointed by the Chair Ms Eva Lerable
31 Dec 2023
Early career researcher appointed by the Chair Associate Professor Faith Gordon
31 Dec 2023
Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB Dr Yujie Zhu
1 May 2024
Additional appointed members Professor Mark Howden
31 Dec 2023
Mr Jonathan Churchill
31 Dec 2023

Meetings

2023
Date & location Deadlines
Wednesday 22 Feb, 9.30am
Ross Hohnen Room, Chancelry Building
Agenda deadline
8 Feb
Wednesday 12 Apr, 9.30am
By Zoom videoconference
Agenda deadline
29 Mar
Wednesday 7 Jun, 9.30am
RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building
Agenda deadline
24 May
Wednesday 23 Aug, 9.30am
RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building
Agenda deadline
9 Aug
Wednesday 1 Nov, 9.30am
RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building
Agenda deadline
18 Oct