Transform and shape our community, industry and society
Not research for research sake, but research that delivers benefits and impact to our community.
Research and Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at the University of Canberra. We are not trying to do everything, our main strengths are reflected in our key focus areas:
Our strategy focuses on delivering impact, distinctive research training, and entrepreneurial culture at every level.
Primary Indicators
Two primary Key Performance Indicators will be used to monitor progress towards meeting Distinctive by Designgoals and will be reported to VCG and Council on an annual basis.
1. ERA score: As a measure of excellence in research, ERA 2021 targets have been established for each Field ofResearch (FoR) where the University met the threshold for submission to ERA 2018. Achievement of all FoR
targets will result in a 100% ERA score.
2. Total Research Income: Increasing research income is not only essential for the delivery of excellent research programs but is also a measure of the success of actions taken to support the University’s strategic objectives.
The plan targets a 25% increase in external research funding across all categories of Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) reportable income.
In addition, the University will monitor and report on international university rankings, including the THE Young University ranking and others as relevant to track progress toward achieving a position among the top 50
universities globally under the age of 50 within the next decade. The analysis of results and findings will be used to inform decision making where appropriate
