Research

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• Framework for Research Governance
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  • General Principles
  • University Advisory Group on Research Ethics and Governance
  • College Research Governance Structures
  • Research Governance: Codes, Guidelines and Policies
  • Registration of Research Projects
  • Signing Authority on Research Grant Applications
  • University Peer Review Policy Framework
  • Research Involving the Use of Animals
  • Research Involving Human Subjects
  • Sponsorship
  • Handling and Storage of Personal Data
  • University Guidelines on Keeping of Research Records
  • Research Governance and Ethics Training
  • Internal Healthchecks and Monitoring
  • Facilities, Equipment and Risk Assessment
  • Health and Safety
  • Whistleblowing
  • Table of Appendices
• Research Excellence Framework 2014 (REF2014)
• Research Facts

Research Involving Human Subjects

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Where it is necessary to conduct research on or involving humans (including their tissue, organs or data) the University will conform to the highest standards of research governance and to relevant legislation, and will carry out its research with the utmost care and respect for human welfare and rights.

Research on humans must normally take place under informed consent. Research participants must take part voluntarily and free of any coercion.  All research staff and participants must normally be informed fully about the purpose and methodologies of the research, the associated risks of participation and the proposed uses of the research. For example, consent must be sought for any samples which might be used for future research.