Find out more about °×С½ãÂÛ̳'s Humanities, Arts and Sciences Research Ethics Committee
What does the Humanities, Arts and SciencesÌýResearch Ethics CommitteeÌýdo?
To support our work to reformÌýresearch ethics at °×С½ãÂÛ̳, the Research Innovation and Global Engagement Committee (RIGEC) has approved a new governance structure.
Further information about the newÌýstructure can be found onÌýour About the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Research Ethics CommitteeÌýpage.ÌýUnder this governance structure, the Humanities, Arts and SciencesÌýResearch Ethics Committee (HAS REC) has beenÌýestablished.
From spring 2024, the HASÌýREC will review high and low-risk ethics applications from 7Ìýfaculties:
- Arts and Humanities
- Bartlett
- Institute of Education
- Laws
- Social and Historical Sciences
- Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Engineering
How do I submit an application for review by the HAS REC?
Visit our Apply to the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Research Ethics Committee page for details on how to submit an ethics application and links to the ethics database.
2023/24 and 2024/25 °×С½ãÂÛ̳ LMS and HAS REC application deadlines and meeting dates
High-risk application submission deadline | HAS REC meeting date | LMS REC meeting date |
---|---|---|
Wednesday 18 September 2024 | Monday 21 October 2024 | Thursday 28 November 2024 |
Wednesday 23 October 2024 | Monday 25 November 2024 | Thursday 16 January 2025 |
Wednesday 27 November 2024 | Monday 13 January 2025 | Thursday 13 February 2025 |
Wednesday 08 January 2025 | Monday 10 February 2025 | Thursday 20 March 2025 |
Wednesday 12 February 2025 | Monday 17 March 2025 | Thursday 01 May 2025 |
Wednesday 12 March 2025 | Monday 28 April 2025 | Thursday 05 June 2025 |
Wednesday 30 April 2025 | Monday 02 June 2025 | Thursday 03 July 2025 |
Wednesday 28 May 2025 | Monday 30 June 2025 | Thursday 31 July 2025 |
Wednesday 25 June 2025 | Monday 28 July 2025 | Ìý |
Terms of reference
- To receive, review and provide an ethics opinion on research by staff or students both low-risk and high-risk from Arts and Humanities, Bartlett, Institute of Education, Laws, Social and Historical Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Engineering.Ìý
- To determine whether the opinion is a) favourable as proposed, b) conditionally favourable, under certain defined conditions or specific requirements or c) unfavourable.Ìý
- To review and provide an ethical opinion (as outlined above) on amendments to previously approved protocols. Ìý
- To review appeals, complaints and adverse events or incidents reported regarding ethically approved research and report them to the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Research Ethics Committee (°×С½ãÂÛ̳ REC). Ìý
- To exercise powers to require the halting of research if substantive ethical problems are identified as the project progresses untilÌýany such concerns have been remedied to the satisfaction of the REC.Ìý
- To exercise powers to withdraw a favourable opinion when concerns such as those identified above are not remedied to the satisfaction of the REC.Ìý
- To ensure that appropriate advice is available for staff, supervisors and students on good practice in relation to the ethics of their research. Ìý
- To report on an annual basis to °×С½ãÂÛ̳ REC to include a summary of all reviewed projects and a report on the effectiveness of current practice and procedures. Ìý
Membership
This committee is formed of representatives from the 7 faculties that form this committee (Arts and Humanities, Bartlett, Institute of Education, Laws, Social and Historical Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Engineering).
The committeeÌýalso includes lay members who bring a wide range of skills and experience to ensure that the participant’s perspective in any project is considered in detail.
- Chair: Professor George Letsas
- Deputy Chairs:ÌýDr Marie-Annick MoreauÌýandÌýProfessor Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh
Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesÌý
- Dr Selena Daly, SELCS
- Dr Karen Stepanyan,ÌýDepartment of Information Studies
- Dr Louise Baxter, Arts and Sciences
- Dr Simona Aimar, Department of Philosophy
- Dr Photini Vrikki, Department of Information Studies
Faculty of Built EnvironmentÌý
- Dr Francesco Aletta,ÌýBartlett School Env, Energy & Resources
- Dr Evelyn Callahan,ÌýSustainable Construction
- Minnie Ashdown,ÌýBartlett School Env, Energy & Resources
Insitute of EducationÌý
- Dr Jennie Golding,ÌýCurriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
- Dr Leda Kamenopoulou,ÌýPsychology and Human Development
Faculty of LawsÌý
- Professor George Letsas
Faculty of Social and Historical SciencesÌý
- Dr Marie-Annick Moreau, Department of Anthropology
- Dr Rod Abouharb, Department of Political ScienceÌý
- Dr Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp,ÌýInstitute of Archaeology
- Professor Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh, Department of Geography
Faculty of Mathematical & Physical SciencesÌý
- Dr Sam Cassidy, Department of Chemistry
- Dr Melanie Smallman,ÌýDepartment of Science and Technology Studies
Faculty of Engineering SciencesÌý
- Dr Kartikeya Tripathi, Department of Security and Crime ScienceÌý
- Dr Filipe Marques Ferreira, Department ofÌýElectronic and Electrical Engineering
- Dr Dai Jiang,ÌýDepartment ofÌýElectronic and Electrical Engineering
VPESEÌý
- Helen Knowler
Lay Members
- Adrian Roberts-Walsh