Research Infrastructure Committee

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

CategoryMemberTerm 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

2026
Date & LocationDeadlines
Wednesday 13 May, 10.00 am
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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
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RC Mills Room, Level 4, Chancelry