Research Strategy Group (RSG)

The Research Strategy Group (RSG) is a working group that reports to the Research Committee (RC), which meets monthly to:

Develop strategic research initiatives
Provide leadership and input into external reviews and opportunities
Advise the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation on the allocation funds under the University’s internal research grant schemes
Provide a forum for the Research and Innovation Division to communicate initiatives to faculties and receive advice and feedback’
Provide policy advice to the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation as required.

The current membership includes:

Chair	interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation)	Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin
Assistant Deans (Research)	Faculty of Business and Law	Professor Jamie Carlson
	Faculty of Education and Arts	Professor Ron Plotnikoff
	Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment	Professor Craig Wheeler
	Faculty of Health and Medicine	Laureate Professor John Attia
	Faculty of Science	Associate Professor Alister Page

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.