Concordat to support research integrity
The Concordat to support research integrity provides a comprehensive national framework for good research conduct and its governance. The Concordat has been developed by Universities UK in collaboration with the funding and research councils, the Welcome Trust and various government departments.
The Concordat's commitments
This concordat seeks to provide a national framework for good research conduct and its governance. The University of Huddersfield is committed to:
1. Upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research
2. Ensuring that research is conducted according to appropriate ethical, legal and professional frameworks, obligations and standards
3. Supporting a research environment that is underpinned by a culture of integrity and based on good governance, best practice, and support for the development of researchers
4. Using transparent, timely, robust and fair processes to deal with allegations of research misconduct should they arise
5. Working together to strengthen the integrity of research and to review progress regularly and openly
The University’s Research Committee is responsible for ensuring that the governance and policy context for the undertaking of research within the University is optimal (up-to-date with current legislation, ethically appropriate and fit-for-purpose).
The senior member of staff who oversees research integrity at the University is Professor Andrew Ball (Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange). Professor Ball is the Chair of the University Research Committee.
The member of staff who acts as the first point of contact for anyone wanting more information on matters of research integrity is Becky Green (Ethics & Integrity Officer)
Documentation
| Code of Practice for Research | |
| Research Ethics and Integrity Policy | |
| Research Ethics and Integrity Framework |
Annual Integrity Reports
Research misconduct
There is a University procedure for Investigating Allegations of Misconduct in Research as part of the wider University policies and procedures. This procedure follows UKRIO guidance.
The named point of contact for whistle-blowers or any other person wishing to raise concerns about the integrity of research at the University, including any allegations of misconduct is Professor Tim Thornton (Deputy Vice Chancellor).
Research governance in schools
- SAH research Governance and Ethics
- AS Research Governance and Ethics
- BS Research Governance and Ethics
- HHS Research Governance and Ethics
- SEPD Research Governance and Ethics
- SCE Research Governance and Ethics
Other useful links
- UKRIO Code of Practice
- UKRIO homepage
- UKRI Research Integrity
- Research Integrity Landscape Study 2020
- UKRI Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct
- UKRI Policy and Guidelines on Governance of Good Research Conduct FAQs
- UKRI Good research resource hub
- The University of Huddersfield Freedom to Speak Up – Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure
- European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
- Factsheet - European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity