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 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.

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, Student Administration	Mr Scott Pearsall	Ex-officio
Chief, Research & Innovation Services	Sophie Holloway (Interim)	Ex-officio
Pro Vice-Chancellor (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
	Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee)	Professor Helen Sullivan ANU College of Asia & the Pacific	Ex-officio
	Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee)	Associate Professor Timothy Higgins ANU College of Business & Economics	Ex-officio
	Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee)	Professor Valeska Ting ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics	Ex-officio
	Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee)	Professor Anthony Connolly ANU College of Law	Ex-officio
	Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee)	Professor Kiaran Kirk ANU College of Science	Ex-officio
	Dean of each ANU College (or Dean's nominee)	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 2025
	Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Associate Professor Steven Wu ANU College of Business & Economics	31 Dec 2025
	Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Professor Will Bateman ANU College of Law	31 Dec 2025
	Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Professor Christine Phillips ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint)	31 Dec 2025
	Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Professor Ross Hannan ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint) (Deputy Chair)	31 Dec 2025
	Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Associate Professor Andrew Meares ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics	31 Dec 2025
	Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Associate Professor Mathias Sinning ANU College of Asia and the Pacific	31 Dec 2025
	Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair	Professor Adrienne Nicotra ANU College of Science	31 Dec 2025
University Librarian	Ms Roxanne Missingham	Ex-officio
One postgraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA	Mr Edan Habel	30 Nov 2024
One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA	Mr Harrison Oates	30 Nov 2024
Senior academic researcher appointed by the Chair	Professor Eric Stone	31 Dec 2025
Professional staff member appointed by the Chair	Ms Eva Lerable	31 Dec 2025
Early career researcher appointed by the Chair	Dr Rahul Shome	31 Dec 2025
Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB	Dr Yujie Zhu	01 May 2024
Additional appointed members	Professor Mark Howden	31 Dec 2025
Additional appointed members	Additional appointed members	Mr Jonathan Churchill	31 Dec 2025

Meetings

2024
Date & Location	Deadlines
Wednesday 28 Feb, 9.30 am RH Room	Agenda deadline 14 Feb
Wednesday 17 Apr, 9.30 am RC Mills Room	Agenda deadline 03 Apr
Wednesday 12 Jun, 9.30 am RC Mills Room	Agenda deadline 29 May
Wednesday 28 Aug, 9.30 am RC Mills Room	Agenda deadline 14 Aug
Wednesday 06 Nov, 9.30 am RC Mills Room	Agenda deadline 23 Oct