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Professor Fredericks appointed to ARC Advisory Committee

4 August 2025

UQ Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement), Professor Bronwyn Fredericks has been appointed to the newly established Australian Research Council (ARC) Advisory Committee. 

Announced by Minister for Education, the Hon Jason Clare MP, the Committee will play a key role in supporting nationally significant research by advising the ARC Board on research priorities, strategy and policy.  

Professor Fredericks is one of 14 members chosen from education, research, government and industry sectors. 

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