Sub-committees
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
| Category | Member | Term expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Professor Tim Senden Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Infrastructure and Entities) | Ex-officio |
| Associate Deans (Research) for all Colleges, or their nominees | Professor Alison Behie Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences | Ex-officio |
| Associate Professor Timothy Higgins Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Business and Economics | Ex-officio | |
| Associate Professor Cecilia Jacob Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Asia & the Pacific | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Valeska Ting Associate Dean (Engagement, Research and Impact), ANU College of Systems & Society | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Alison Calear Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Law, Governance & Policy | Ex-officio | |
| Professor Penny King Associate Dean (Research), ANU College of Science & Medicine | Ex-officio | |
| Dr Francis Bennet Associate Dean (Research, Infrastructure and Engagement), ANU College of Science & Medicine | Ex-officio | |
| Up to six researchers representing collaborative research infrastructure capabilities, appointed by the DVCRI | Professor Olivier Alard Professor, RSES | 15 Apr 2028 |
| Professor Hoe Tan Professor, RSPhys | 15 Apr 2028 | |
| Associate Professor Nick White Professor, RSC | 15 Apr 2028 | |
| Professor James Smithies Director, Digital HASS Hub | 15 Apr 2028 | |
| Professor Danielle Way Professor, RSB | 15 Apr 2028 | |
| Associate Professor Laura Wilson Professor, School of Arch and Anth, CASS | 15 Apr 2028 | |
| Up to two further representatives of the Technical staff stream of the University, being engaged in the operations of collaborative research infrastructure capabilities, appointed by the DVCRI | Dr Stephanie Palmer Manager, BRF | 15 Apr 2028 |
| Dr Beatriz Velasco Technical Services Manager, School of Engineering | 15 Apr 2028 | |
| Representative of the Division of Information Technology Services | Ms Jackie Atkin Associate Director, Digital Research Services | Ex-officio |
| Representative of the Library | Mr Tom Foley Associate Director, Library Services | Ex-officio |
Meetings
| Date & Location | Deadlines |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 13 May, 10.00 am 214a7cc0-937d-478f-935f-85df66aea5f5 RC Mills Room, Level 4, Chancelry *Joint REGC/RIC meeting* | |
| Wednesday 05 Aug, 1.30 pm 214a7cc0-937d-478f-935f-85df66aea5f5 Ross Hohnen Room, Ground Floor, Chancelry | |
| Wednesday 30 Sep, 10.00 am 214a7cc0-937d-478f-935f-85df66aea5f5 RC Mills Room, Level 4, Chancelry | |
| Wednesday 09 Dec, 10.00 am 214a7cc0-937d-478f-935f-85df66aea5f5 RC Mills Room, Level 4, Chancelry |
Reference Documents
- Research Infrastructure Committee Terms of Reference (PDF, 653.02 KB)
- University Research Committee Charter 2025 (PDF, 193.6 KB)
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Contact
- Dale Holland
- 02 6125 9438
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