Research Infrastructure Committee

The Research Infrastructure Committee (RIC) is a sub-committee of the University Research Committee.  Its objective is to oversee development and implementation of the University's institutional-level research infrastructure strategies to support the University in fulfilling its national role and mission.

Terms of reference

Specifically the role of the committee is to:

  • oversee the development and implementation of the University's institutional-level research infrastructure strategies to support the University in fulfilling its national role and mission
  • oversee the review and planning of current and future university research infrastructure capabilities and evaluate future strategic investment opportunities
  • provide advice and make recommendations to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) on all matters related to research infrastructure

The Committee will provide regular reports on its work to the University Research Committee, raising issues, as necessary, for URC consideration.

Member

CategoryMemberTerm expiry
Chair Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives and Infrastructure) Ex-officio
Associate Deans (Research) for all Colleges, or their nominees Professor Darren Halpin
Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
Ex-officio
Professor Emma Schultz
Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Business and Economics
Ex-officio
Associate Professor Mathias Sinning
Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Asia & the Pacific
Ex-officio
Professor Valeska Ting
Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science
Ex-officio
Professor Penny King
Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Science
Ex-officio
Professor Ruth Arkell Ex-officio
Professor Will Bateman
Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Law
Ex-officio
Up to six researchers representing collaborative research infrastructure capabilities, appointed by the DVCRI Professor Sean Smith 18 May 2024
Professor Mahananda Dasgupta 18 May 2024
Dr Melanie Rug 18 May 2024
Dr Michael Dobbie 18 May 2024
Associate Professor Steven McEachern 18 May 2024
Associate Professor Danielle Way 18 May 2024
Up to two further representatives of the Technical staff stream appointed by the DVCRI Ms Stephanie Palmer 18 May 2024
Dr Adam Carroll 18 May 2024
Representative of the Division of Information Technology Services Ms Helen Duke 18 May 2024
Representative of the Library Ms Roxanne Missingham 18 May 2024

Meetings

2023
Date & LocationDeadlines
Thursday 09 Feb, 10.30 am
To be confirmed
 
Thursday 27 Apr, 10.30 am
To be confirmed
 
2024
Date & LocationDeadlines
Thursday 15 Feb, 2.00 pm
Building 15, Chifley Library, Rm 2.11, Graneek Room
 
Thursday 02 May, 2.00 pm
To be confirmed
 
Thursday 18 Jul, 2.00 pm
To be confirmed
 
Thursday 03 Oct, 2.00 pm
To be confirmed
 
Thursday 19 Dec, 2.00 pm
To be confirmed