°×С½ãÂÛ̳ is committed to promoting and supporting a culture of research integrity to ensure research is conducted in accordance with all legal, ethical and safety criteria, and to protect academic freedom.
°×С½ãÂÛ̳ as an institution, employer, funder and supporter of research also has an active role to play in supporting research activities and making sure that these are carried out to the best standards to fulfil our obligation to support the research integrity as outline in the ‘Concordat to support research integrity’.ÌýYou can find below our commitments and links to the associated policies and procedures.
- A °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Research, Innovation and Global Engagement Committee, which is charged with developing research governance policies and monitoring the operation of research ethics committees.ÌýÌý
- The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Research Integrity Framework, which outlines policy and good practice in research at °×С½ãÂÛ̳, including the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Statement on Research Integrity.Ìý
- °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Disclosure of Conflict and Declaration of Interest PolicyÌý²¹²Ô»å °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Statement on Transparency.Ìý
- A procedure for investigating and resolving allegations of research misconduct.Ìý
- Guidelines setting out responsibilities and procedures for the storage, sharing and disposal of data and samples – to ensure reproducibility, traceability and accountability.ÌýÌý
- A full range of insurance policies, which protect °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s assets and liabilities and extend to personal liabilities of staff and students undertaking authorised academic research on behalf of °×С½ãÂÛ̳.Ìý
- Health and Safety PolicyÌýto provide guidance on safety issues.Ìý
- Support and training for researchers at all stages of their career to ensure that they are aware of the research policies and guidelines.Ìý
- Learning and leadership development programmes to support researchers at all stages of their career.Ìý
- Open and transparent processes for hiring and promoting of researchers. °×С½ãÂÛ̳ signed the San Francisco Declaration on research assessment (DORA) and is committed to implementing its principles.Ìý
°×С½ãÂÛ̳ will continue to review the above as appropriate to strengthen the support offered to our researchers.
Please see associated policies and guidance -ÌýQuick Links