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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Chair | Professor Ann Evans | Ex-officio |
| Vice-President (First Nations) | Professor Peter Yu | Ex-officio |
| Interim Vice-President (Advancement) | Brooke Disney | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) | Professor Ann Evans | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure & Entities) | Professor Tim Senden | Ex-officio |
| Registrar | Ms Bree Slater | Ex-officio |
| Head of Research Funding and Contracts | Dr Laura Dan | Ex-officio |
| Director, Academic Performance and Productivity Analytics | Sophie Holloway | Ex-officio |
| Dean of each ANU College | Professor Bronwyn Parry ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences | Ex-officio |
| Professor Helen Sullivan ANU College of Asia & the Pacific | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Steven Roberts ANU College of Business & Economics | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Aaron Quigley 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 | |
| Associate Dean (Research) of each ANU College | Professor Alison Behie ANU College of Arts & Social Science | Ex-officio |
| Associate Professor Timothy Higgins ANU College of Business & Economics | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Alison Calear ANU College of Law, Governance & Policy | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Valeska Ting ANU College of Systems & Society | Ex-officio | |
| Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob ANU College of Asia and the Pacific | Ex-officio | |
| Vacant position ANU College of Science & Medicine | Ex-officio | |
| Academic staff member from each ANU College, nominated by the Dean and appointed by the Chair | Associate Professor Ruth Morgan ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences | 31 Dec 2027 |
| Associate Professor Steven Wu ANU College of Business & Economics | 31 Dec 2027 | |
| Dr Laura Davy ANU College of Law, Governance & Policy | 31 Dec 2027 | |
| Professor Chris Danta ANU College of Systems & Society | 31 Dec 2027 | |
| Dr Jarrah Sastrawan ANU College of Asia and the Pacific | 31 Dec 2027 | |
| Dr Lucy Gloag ANU College of Science & Medicine | 31 Dec 2027 | |
| One postgraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA | Ms Keira Mullan | 30 Nov 2026 |
| One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA | Aurora Neumann | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Up to three Professional staff members appointed by the Chair | Ms Stephanie Palmer | 31 Dec 2027 |
| Ms Sarwat Maqbool | 31 Dec 2027 | |
| Dr Julia Miller | 31 Dec 2027 | |
| Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB | Professor Alison Behie | Ex-officio |
| Additional appointed members | Vacant position | 31 Dec 2027 |
| Vacant position | 31 Dec 2027 |
Meetings
| Date & Location | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 20 May, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 06 May secretary.urc@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 29 Jul, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 15 Jul secretary.urc@anu.edu.au |
| Wednesday 28 Oct, 9.30 am RC Mills Room, Chancelry | Agenda Deadline 14 Oct secretary.urc@anu.edu.au |
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Sub-committees
Contact
- URC Secretary
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