Humanities Research Committee
Terms of reference
- To provide leadership in research activity for the Division, by promoting, fostering and facilitating research
- To provide leadership in implementation of research goals in the Divisional Strategic Plan, taking account particularly of the PBRF system and its impact
- To assist in the assessment of UORG applications in the Humanities and Social Sciences through participation in the University's assessment panels
- To make recommendations to the PVC on the allocation and administration of research funds, including DRG applications and other research funding allocations
- To ensure that information is readily available to Divisional staff about research grant opportunities
- To provide strategic and practical advice to academic staff applying for research grants
- To advise the PVC, Deans and Heads of School on any matters which are referred to the Research Committee for advice, including strategic and management plans and goals, and the monitoring of the outcomes of these, insofar as they affect research in the Division
Membership
- The Associate Dean (Research), Convenor (ex officio)
- A representative from each of the following: Geography, Performing Arts, the College of Education, Faculty of Law, and Te Tumu: School of Maori, Pacific and Indigenous Studies; two representatives from each of the School of Arts and the School of Social Sciences; and two representatives of major research centres in the Division.
Meetings
The Committee meets monthly between February and November.
Current membership (updated December 2024)
Convenor: Dr Karen Greig (Associate Dean Research)
Membership:
- Professor Nicolas Cullen, School of Geography
- Dr Maria Hook, Faculty of Law
- Caroline Orchiston, Centre for Sustainability
- Associate Professor Bryndl Hohmann-Marriott, School of Social Sciences
- Associate Professor Susan Wardell, School of Social Sciences
- Dr Wahineata Smith, Te Tumu
- Dr Jess Pasisi, Te Tumu
- Chloe Borowska, School of Arts
- Simon Overall, School of Arts
- Professor Susan Sandretto, College of Education
- Professor Terence Dennis, School of Performing Arts
Funding opportunities
Business Development Manager, Research and Enterprise
Business Development Managers (BDMs) assist researchers with external funding opportunities. These include both research and commercial ventures where a University of Otago staff member might be involved. BDMs offer advice regarding funding opportunities, the contract process, intellectual property, and relationship management.
Paul Foster-Bell
Paul supports the Division of Humanities.
Tel +64 21 279 1664
Email paul.foster-bell@otago.ac.nz
Humanities Research Advisers
Research Advisers support researchers with contestable funding processes. They advise on contestable funds, assist in the development of teams and proposals and undertake the subsequent negotiation and management of research contracts.
Michelle Walker
Michelle supports the Humanities Division and more specifically researchers in the Schools of Arts and Performing Arts, Te Tumu, and the Faculty of Law.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am–5:00pm
Location: 5.S.12, Arts Building, 95 Albany Street
Mob +64 21 279 1196
Email michelle.walker@otago.ac.nz