Reporting to the Academic Council, the University Research Ethics Board is responsible for approving and implementing University regulations, policies and procedures relating to research ethics in accordance with the highest possible standards of integrity and practice; and granting ethical approval for research projects following review of the projects and their relevant risks.
Further details are in the Board's terms of reference and membership.
For information and guidance on the University's research ethics process including how to submit a research ethics application, see the research ethics webpage.
The Board is supported by the following sub-committees: