How the centre is led, and how decisions get made across its partners.
The governance structure of the Sri Lanka-RMIT Research and Development Centre is designed to ensure effective leadership, collaboration and strategic alignment with national priorities. Through coordinated engagement between government, academia, industry and RMIT University, the centre supports transparent decision-making, efficient operations and the successful translation of research into meaningful societal and economic impact.
Structure
Centre governance structure
Insights and perspectives from the Centre's directors and senior advisor
Messages from leadership
The establishment of the RMIT-Sri Lanka Research and Development Centre reflects our shared ambition to advance impact focused research founded on RMIT's futures framework. By connecting complementary expertise and strengthening collaboration among universities, industry and government, the Centre will ensure that the pathways to impact are identified early in our joint research projects to enable translation of knowledge into practice. Outcomes will address shared priorities and contribute to innovation, prosperity and improved quality of life.
Distinguished Professor Calum Drummond, Deputy Vice-Chancellor R&I, and Vice-President, RMIT University (Senior Advisor)
We're proud to initiate the RMIT-Sri Lanka Research and Development Centre which will provide benefits across RMIT and Sri Lanka. Building on the Joint PhD programme, industry led Masters by research and course work programmes, the Centre connects diverse disciplines, cultures, education and industry to develop globally connected researchers and practitioners delivering purposeful outcomes that address real-world needs in Australia, Sri Lanka and beyond.
Professor Catherine Itsiopoulos, Deputy Vice-Chancellor STEM College and Vice-President, RMIT University (Senior Advisor)
The RMIT-Sri Lanka Research and Development Centre marks an important milestone in the longstanding partnership between RMIT University and Sri Lanka's higher education sector. The centre will offer an opportunity for Sri Lankan and Australian partners and community to collaborate in creating transformational impact aligned to RMIT's noble vision for creating impact in the regions and communities we operate in.
Distinguished Professor Sujeeva Setunge, Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor R&I STEM College, RMIT University (Centre Director)
The establishment of the RMIT-Sri Lanka Research and Development Centre represents an important step towards strengthening Sri Lanka's research and innovation landscape through meaningful international partnerships. The Centre brings together the strengths and expertise of RMIT University and Sri Lanka's higher education sector, creating new avenues for high-quality research, innovation, knowledge exchange and industry engagement.
Senior Professor Kapila Seneviratne, Chairman, University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka (Senior Advisor)
A key strength of the RMIT-Sri Lanka R&D Centre is its emphasis on industry-engaged research that responds to real-world challenges and addresses issues of mutual importance to Sri Lanka and Australia. By bringing universities, industry, researchers and other stakeholders together, the Centre has the potential to transform research into practical solutions, promote innovation, and enhance the relevance and impact of university research.
Senior Professor K.L. Wasantha Kumara, Vice Chairman, University Grants Commission, Sri Lanka (Centre Director)
