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 |
| Director of Division Research Services |
Dr Douglas Robertson |
Ex-officio |
| Registrar, Student Administration |
Mr Scott Pearsall |
Ex-officio |
| Director, Business Engagement & Commercialisation | TBC | Ex-officio |
| Academic Director, Research Initiatives & Infrastructure | TBC | 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 Helen Sullivan 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 | |
| Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair |
Professor Kylie Message ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences (Deputy Chair) |
31 Dec 2021 |
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Associate Professor Ying-Yi Chih ANU College of Business & Economics |
31 Dec 2021 | |
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Associate Professor Will Bateman ANU College of Law |
31 Dec 2021 | |
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Professor Christine Phillips ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint) |
31 Dec 2021 | |
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Professor Ross Hannan ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint) |
31 Dec 2021 | |
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Professor Penny King ANU College of Science |
31 Dec 2021 | |
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Associate Professor Matt Tomlinson ANU College of Asia & the Pacific |
31 Dec 2021 | |
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Professor Hongdong Li ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science |
31 Dec 2021 | |
| 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) |
Mr Ben Langley |
9 Nov 2021 |
| Undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee in consultation with the President, ANU Students' Association (ANUSA) |
Ms Meghan Malone |
30 Nov 2021 |
| Senior academic researcher appointed by the Chair |
Professor Eric Stone |
31 Dec 2021 |
| Professional staff member appointed by the Chair |
Ms Eva Lerable |
31 Dec 2021 |
| Early career researcher appointed by the Chair |
Dr Bin Lu |
31 Dec 2021 |
| Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB |
Professor Celine D'Orgeville |
1 May 2022 |
| Additional appointed members |
Professor Mark Howden |
31 Dec 2021 |
Meetings
| Date & location | Deadlines |
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Wednesday 24 Feb, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 14 Apr, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 9 Jun, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 1 Sep, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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Wednesday 3 Nov, 9.30am RC Mills Room, Chancelry Building |
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