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 | Ms Bree Slater | Ex-officio |
| Interim Chief, Research & Innovation Services | Sophie Holloway | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives & Infrastructure) | Vacant | 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 | |
| Associate Professor Timothy Higgins ANU College of Business & Economics | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Valeska Ting ANU College of Systems & Society | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Anthony Connolly ANU College of Law, Governance & Policy | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Kiaran Kirk ANU College of Science & 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 |
| Associate Professor Steven Wu ANU College of Business & Economics | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Professor Renee McKibbin ANU College of Law, Governance & Policy | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Associate Professor Andrew Meares ANU College of Systems & Society | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob ANU College of Asia and the Pacific | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Professor Ross Hannan ANU College of Science & Medicine | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| University Librarian | Vacant | Ex-officio |
| One postgraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA | Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori | 30 Nov 2025 |
| One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA | Charley Ellwood | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 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 | Professor Alison Behie | Ex-officio |
| Additional appointed members | Mr Jonathan Churchill | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Deputy Chair | Professor Ross Hannan | 17 Apr 2026 |
Meetings
| Date & Location | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 05 Mar, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 19 Feb CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 11 Jun, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 28 May CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 27 Aug, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 13 Aug CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 05 Nov, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 22 Oct CGRO.secretariat@anu.edu.au |
Reference Documents
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Contact
- Charlotte Newland, Secretary URC
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