Research Integrity
The University of Canberra is committed to promoting and ensuring the responsible conduct of research. This includes fostering an environment characterised by the following principles:
- Intellectual honesty in undertaking and reporting research;
- Respect for all participants in and subjects of research, including humans, animals and the environment;
- Accuracy in representing contributions to research;
- Collegiality and fairness in interactions, including communications and sharing of resources with other researchers; and
- Transparency in declaring conflicts of interest.
It is important that researchers and research students meet their obligations in maintaining high standards of responsible research and adhere to regulations and policies relating to the conduct of research.
Responsible Conduct of Research
The UC Responsible Conduct of Research Policy sets out the University of Canberra's guidelines on the responsible practice of research, and steps to be followed to deal with allegations which may constitute a breach. The policy applies to all members of the University community who are undertaking research. The policy is underpinned by the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research which provides guidance around:
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Supporting Research Integrity
As part of its commitment to supporting high standards of research integrity, all members of the UC community are able to access discipline specific training modules that provide guidance on principles of robust research practices and advice on solving complex ethical and integrity issues that they may encounter. In addition, they are designed to ensure researchers fully understand their professional responsibilities.
The Research Integrity Modules are now available online to staff and students.