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University Research Committee (URC)

The University Research Committee (URC) oversees research and research training at the University of Wollongong via strategic policy and management decisions taken within the URC and through the activities of its sub-committees and ensuring appropriate interaction on research issues, as well as the dissemination of information and advice to the Academic Senate.

The URC is a committee of Senate and has at least three points of contact with Faculty Executives (i.e. Deans, Associate Deans (Research)/ Faculty Research Chairs and Directors of URC Research Strengths). Management of research at the University requires cooperation and communication between all these parties and the URC.

The URC oversees a number of operational committees that deal with the implementation of research policies and procedures, including:

• University Research Standing Committee (URSC)
• Thesis Examination Committee (TEC)
• University Ethics Policy Committee (UEPC) and its subcommittees; the Animal Ethics Committee, the Human Research Ethics Committees and Gene Technology Review

The Faculty Research Committees (FRC) plays a key role in research management at the university.

Membership

The URC has the following Membership:

• The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) (Chair)
• The Dean of Research (Deputy Chair)
• The Chair, Academic Senate (or delegate)
• The Deans of each Faculty (or delegate)
• Four Research Strength Directors invited by the DVC(R)
• Up to two additional members invited by the DVC(R)

Executive Secretary, Director, Research Services Office

Minutes Secretary, Office Assistant, Research Services OfficeMinutes Secretary, Office Assistant, Research Services Office

The URC meets at least 4 times per year.

• Full Membership List
• URC Terms of Reference (word file 118 KB) or (.pdf file 118 KB)
• Meeting Dates
• Minutes of Meetings