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Ethics
Roehampton University is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical performance within its research, practice and teaching. The Ethics Board, as a committee of Senate, is charged with ensuring that the University meets its obligations and observes best practice in this area.
Please find full information on Ethics policy and procedure on the webpages below :
- How to make an Ethics Application
- Assessment Process
- Ethical Guidelines
- Ethical Responsibilities
- Risk Assessment
- University Ethics Committees
- Ethics Contacts
- Download Area
- Ethics training and events
Association of Research Ethics Committees (AREC)
The University also subscribes to the Association of Research Ethics Committees (AREC). Further information can be found on the AREC website. Membership benefits include:
- Priority booking at reduced rates for Conferences and Seminars
- Members Only Forums
- Free copies of the Research Ethics Review printed quarterly
- Free access to on-line presentations and Consultations
- Invitation to Regional Workshops at nominal costs
- Access to submit articles for publication in the Journal
For further information, including access to the quarterly Research Ethics Review or to obtain the AREC membership number, please contact the Secretary of the Ethics Board, Lemady Rochard
External Links
Association of Research Ethics Committees - AREC is an independent, self-governing body of Research Ethics Committees, local and multi-centre, including their members and administrators.
The UKCRC Regulatory & Governance Advice Service - The Advisory Service aims to provide consistent and authoritative advice on queries of regulatory and governance issues about research with human participants, their tissue, or data.
The UK Data Archive - The UK Data Archive (UKDA) is a centre of expertise in data acquisition, preservation, dissemination and promotion and is curator of the largest collection of digital data in the social sciences and humanities in the UK Further information on managing and sharing research data can be found on their website.
Research Data Management Guidance - Providing guidance for planning, documenting, securely storing and backing up research data.
National Research Ethics Service (NRES) - The ethics service for the NHS (National Patient Safety Agency)