Quality, ethics and good governance are firmly embedded in our research ethos and culture. Our commitment to these values are set out in the University's  Code of Good Practice in Research. This code:

• Helps to ensure that all research is underpinned by the highest standards of rigour and integrity
• Gives full guidance on the standards with which we must all comply
• Sets out the principles that guide our research – excellence, honesty and integrity, cooperation and openness, accountability, developing skills, ensuring safety, and respect for all involved
• Sets out the responsibility of managers to create a sound and supportive research culture
• Provides links to external guidance and funders' policies. 

The University is a signatory to Universities UK's Concordat to Support Research Integrity which seeks to provide a comprehensive national framework for good research conduct and its governance.

Research ethics 

The dignity, rights, safety and wellbeing of participants must be the primary consideration in any research study. 

The University’s Research Ethics Committee encourages high standards of ethical behaviour and advises researchers and University heads of school on the ethical implications of proposed research. Heads of school are responsible for having procedures in place within their schools which identify and review all projects that might fall within the committee’s terms of reference. The schedule of meetings and committee deadlines is available on our governance policy page.

For full guidance see our Research Ethics Committee Notes for Guidance.

Governance of research