The University of Greenwich expects the highest standards in the conduct of all research undertaken in its name.
This includes research undertaken by staff, students, visiting or emeritus staff, associates, contractors and consultants.
Implementing ethical principles
In order to embed these principles, and recognising its obligations to the wider research community, to the funders of research and to society as a whole to uphold the integrity of academic research, the University of Greenwich is committed to implementing the principles and commitments of the UK Concordat to support research integrity.
The UUK concordat's five commitments are:
- maintaining the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research
- ensuring that research is conducted according to appropriate ethical, legal and professional frameworks, obligations and standards
- 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
- using transparent, robust and fair processes to deal with allegations of research misconduct should they arise
working together to strengthen the integrity of research and to reviewing progress regularly and openly.
Key policies
Code of Practice for Research – presents the guiding principles and standards of good practice in research across all subject disciplines and fields of study in the university
- Procedures for Investigating Research Misconduct - documents the procedures that the university will adhere to when investigating any allegation of research misconduct
- Research Ethics Policy - encouraging a high quality research and enterprise culture, with the highest possible standards of integrity and practice
- Academic Regulations for Research Awards - the framework and criteria in the assessment, examination and awarding of a university research award.
- Ethical Research Collaboration Policy - GRE risk assesses projects and funders as part of the bid management process. The Ethical Research Collaboration Policy sets out the process by which an increased risk would be managed.
Annual Statement on Research Integrity
- Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2018/19
- Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2019/20
- Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2020/21
- Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2021/22
- Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2022/23
The university has identified the Director of Research & Enterprise (GRE), Prof Andy Frost, to oversee research integrity at the university, and is the first point of contact for anyone wanting more information on matters of research integrity