University Research Committee

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

CategoryMemberTerm expiry
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation), Chair Professor Lachlan BlackhallEx-officio
Vice-President (First Nations) Professor Peter Yu Ex-officio
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) Professor Ann EvansEx-officio
Registrar, Student Administration Mr Scott PearsallEx-officio
Chief, Research & Innovation Services Sophie Holloway (Interim) Ex-officio
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives & Infrastructure) Professor Ute RoessnerEx-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 Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics
Ex-officio
Professor Anthony Connolly
ANU College of Law
Ex-officio
Professor Kiaran Kirk
ANU College of Science
Ex-officio
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 Darren Halpin
ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences
31 Dec 2025
Associate Professor Steven Wu
ANU College of Business & Economics
31 Dec 2025
Professor Will Bateman
ANU College of Law
31 Dec 2025
Professor Christine Phillips
ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint)
31 Dec 2025
Professor Ross Hannan
ANU College of Health and Medicine (Joint) (Deputy Chair)
31 Dec 2025
Associate Professor Andrew Meares
ANU College of Engineering, Computing and Cybernetics
31 Dec 2025
Associate Professor Mathias Sinning
ANU College of Asia and the Pacific
31 Dec 2025
Professor Adrienne Nicotra
ANU College of Science
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 ANUSA Mr Edan Habel30 Nov 2024
One undergraduate student appointed by the Chair of the Committee after consultation with the President of ANUSA Mr Harrison Oates 30 Nov 2024
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 Shome31 Dec 2025
Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB Professor Alison BehieEx-officio
Additional appointed members Professor Mark Howden 31 Dec 2025
Mr Jonathan Churchill 31 Dec 2025

Meetings

2024
Date & LocationDeadlines
Wednesday 28 Feb, 9.30 am
RH Room
Agenda deadline
14 Feb
Wednesday 17 Apr, 9.30 am
RC Mills Room
Agenda deadline
03 Apr
Wednesday 12 Jun, 9.30 am
RC Mills Room
Agenda deadline
29 May
Wednesday 28 Aug, 9.30 am
RC Mills Room
Agenda deadline
14 Aug
Wednesday 06 Nov, 9.30 am
RC Mills Room
Agenda deadline
23 Oct

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