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University Ethics Committee (UEC)
Terms of reference
- To be responsible for keeping under review and monitoring the implementation of the University Ethics Policy, and for sustaining a University-wide awareness of research governance issues including appropriate health and safety issues.
- To develop policy and guidelines with and for the Faculties in relation to ethical and related issues.
- To advise Faculty Ethics Committees on procedures or on ethical issues, including concerns that relate to a particular study or other matter and, where necessary, to adjudicate upon such matters.
- With the consent of the Dean involved, to designate particular Faculty Ethics Committees as being responsible institutionally for developing best practice and acting as the lead committee for certain categories of project.
- To receive reports from each Faculty Ethics Committee as appropriate, including an annual report.
- To ensure that members of the University Executive Group and of Faculty Ethics Committees have received, or will receive, appropriate training in ethical matters.
- To report to the appropriate bodies within the University.
Membership
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Chair - The Pro Vice-Chancellor with the Research portfolio (or other senior officer to be appointed on the recommendation of the Vice-Chancellor) |
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The Pro Vice-Chancellor with the Research portfolio (if not the Chair) |
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The Registrar (or nominee) |
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The Head of the Research Governance Office |
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A representative of Research and Innovation Services |
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A representative from each Faculty who should normally be the Chair of the Faculty Ethics Committee (nominated by the Dean) |
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A senior academic with relevant experience; for example, in ethics or as a member of a local research ethics committee (LREC) outwith the University, appointed by the Chair of UEC |
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A person not employed by the University (appointed by the Chair of UEC) |
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The President of the Students' Union (or a representative of the Students' Union) |
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Secretary : Governance Services |
Note: At least two members from the group comprising Faculty representatives and a senior academic with experience of an LREC outwith the University should be present at meetings for the Committee to discharge its responsibilities.
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