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 |
| Vice-President (Advancement) | Alex Furman | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Graduate Research) | Professor Ann Evans | Ex-officio |
| Registrar, Student Administration | Ms Bree Slater | Ex-officio |
| Interim Chief, Research & Information Services | Sophie Holloway | Ex-officio |
| Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Initiatives & Infrastructure) | Professor Tim Senden | 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 | |
| Vacant position 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 Darren Halpin ANU College of Arts & Social Science | Ex-officio |
| Associate Professor Timothy Higgins ANU College of Business & Economics | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Renee McKibbin 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 | Vacant position ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Associate Professor Steven Wu ANU College of Business & Economics | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Vacant position ANU College of Law, Governance & Policy | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Associate Professor Andrew Meares ANU College of Systems & Society | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Vacant position ANU College of Asia and the Pacific | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Professor Ross Hannan ANU College of Science & Medicine | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| 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 |
| Professional staff member appointed by the Chair | Vacant position | 31 Dec 2025 |
| Elected Academic Board member appointed by the Chair of AB | Professor Alison Behie | Ex-officio |
| Additional appointed members | Professor Samantha Bennett | 11 Jun 2027 |
| Professor Eric Stone | 31 Dec 2025 | |
| Dr Rahul Shome | 31 Dec 2025 |
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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Sub-committees
Contact
- Charlotte Newland, Secretary URC
- Send email