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 ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ 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) | Professor Ute Roessner | Ex-officio |
| Dean of each ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College (or Dean's nominee) | Professor Bronwyn Parry ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Arts & Social Sciences | Ex-officio |
| Professor Helen Sullivan ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Asia & the Pacific | Ex-officio | |
| Associate Professor Timothy Higgins ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Business & Economics | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Valeska Ting ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Systems & Society | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Anthony Connolly ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Law, Governance & Policy | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Kiaran Kirk ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Science & Medicine | Ex-officio | |
| Academic staff member from each ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair | Professor Darren Halpin ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Arts & Social Sciences | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Associate Professor Steven Wu ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Business & Economics | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Professor Renee McKibbin ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Law, Governance & Policy | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Associate Professor Andrew Meares ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Systems & Society | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Asia and the Pacific | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Professor Ross Hannan ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱ College of Science & Medicine | 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 ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱSA | Giorgia Dalla Libera Marchiori | 30 Nov 2025 |
| One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ÐÇ¿Õ²ÊƱSA | 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 | Professor Mark Howden | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 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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