Office of Research

Our Mission

The Office of Research will facilitate research activity by staff and candidates through the provision of effective and efficient support services.

Our Objectives

To provide excellent services to researchers, candidates, business, industry, colleagues and community
To be the primary provider of research to the region
To enhance CQUniversity Australia’s profile nationally and internationally

The Office of Research oversees;

Our Role

Grants

Assists and advises researchers seeking grants
Administers external and internal grant applications
Conducts grant workshops for researchers
Maintain grant databases

Ethics

Administration of:

Human Research Ethics Committee
Animal Ethics Committee
Institutional Biosafety Committee
Liaises with Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Commercial

Intellectual Property Protection and Management
Commercialisation of Intellectual Property
Business Development
Government Submissions
Legal Management – Contracts/Consulting
Strategic Management (Research)
Annual Reports

Reporting

CQUniversity Australia’s HERDC Publications Collection through ACQUIRE
Responsible for the implementation of the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Initiative

Office of Research Staff

Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Professor Chad Hewitt (Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) & Head of Campus Gladstone)

Telephone: (07) 4970 7625
Fax: (07) 4970 7345
Email: c.hewitt@cqu.edu.au

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Head of Campus, Gladstone is responsible for the University's research and research training objectives. Professor Hewitt provides leadership and advice to the Vice Chancellor and President, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Research) on strategies for CQUniversity to further enhance its current research strengths as well to identify and develop new areas of expertise of relevance to its community, government and industry partners and stakeholders.

Professor Hewitt has executive responsibility for the Office of Research.

Alison Murdoch (Executive Assistant)

Telephone: (07) 4970 7625
Fax: (07) 4970 7345
Email: a.murdoch@cqu.edu.au

Alison is the Executive Assistant to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) and provides executive and administrative support to the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) in Gladstone.

Richelle Coll (Executive Officer, Reporting)

Telephone: (07) 4923 2604
Fax: (07) 4923 2600
Email: r.coll@cqu.edu.au

Richelle manages the reporting portfolio for Research Services and the strategic reporting requirements of the University including the ERA and HERDC collections. Richelle also provides Executive Officer support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research).

Vedette McGuire (Research Committees Administration Officer)

Telephone: (07) 4923 2365
Fax: (07) 4923 2600
Email: v.mcguire@cqu.edu.au

Vedette provides administrative support across a broad range of functions, including nominated research committees (namely Research Higher Degrees Committee and Research Committee of Academic Board), amending and updating policies and procedures, and providing front office support for the Office of Research.

Research Services Office

Manager, Research Services (please refer all enquiries to Ms Leslie Walker)

Telephone: 07 4970 7245
Fax: 07 4970 7345
Email:

The Manager administers the IP portfolio of the University, including suitable commercialisation strategies and advises on strategic management within the institutes; contributes to research management within the University; compiles business cases; oversees the preparation of Annual Reports; advises on IP Policy and Procedures; advises on Consulting policy; oversees consulting submissions; and compiles submissions to government. The position is located at the Gladstone campus of CQUniversity.

Leslie Walker (Grants Officer)

Telephone: (07) 4923 2601
Fax: (07) 4923 2600
Email: l.walker@cqu.edu.au

Leslie works with CQUniversity researchers (staff and students) in seeking and securing external funding for their research and arranging research agreements. Leslie also manages the University's internal research grants processes.

Sue Evans (Ethics and Compliance Officer)

Telephone: (07) 4923 2603
Fax: (07) 4923 2600
Email: ethics@cqu.edu.au

Sue manages the administration of human and animal ethics clearance for research projects within the University and is the secretary to the following CQUniversity Committees: Human Research Ethics Committee (CQUniversityHREC), Animal Ethics Committee (CQUniversityAEC), and the Institutional Biosafety Committee. Sue is also the contact for limited impact research in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.