Research Integrity & Ethics
The processes and standards of research integrity and ethics at UNNC are aligned with the University of Nottingham’s Code of Practice for Research Ethics Committees (CoPREC) but takes into consideration local laws and cultural norms in China.
Research Integrity
“There is no universal definition of research integrity. It can be defined as the professional commitment to conduct all research according to the appropriate, legal, ethical and professional frameworks, obligations and standards. There are five core elements of research integrity: honesty, rigour, transparency and open communication, care and respect, and accountability.”
——Code of Research Conduct and Research Ethics
Research Ethics
“The moral principles guiding research, from its inception through to completion and publication of results and beyond – for example, the curation of data and physical samples after the research has been published.”
——Code of Research Conduct and Research Ethics
The Code of Research Conduct and Research Ethics provides a framework for the governance of all research throughout the University and requires that all researchers adhere to the highest standards of performance and ethical conduct, and to all applicable statutes and government guidelines in carrying out their research.
The University expects all of its staff and students to follow the ethical behaviours set out in the Nolan Principles. These Principles underlie the University’s Ethical Framework and are incorporated into the Code of Research Conduct and Research Ethics:
Selflessness
Integrity
Objectivity
Accountability
Openess
Honesty
Leadership
The Research Integrity and Ethics Committee at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is responsible for establishing processes and procedures for ethical review, ensuring best practices in research ethics, providing quality assurance for ethical review processes, advising and supporting the UNNC Research and Knowledge Exchange Committee on research ethics, and coordinating with the University of Nottingham Research Integrity and Ethics Committees at the University of Nottingham and at its Malaysia Campus.
The committee includes representatives from all faculty at UNNC and nominated by heads of faculty, and the committee also includes a Chair and a non-academic lay member. Administrative and secretarial support is provided by the UNNC Research and Knowledge Exchange Office, which also serves as a contact point for research participants.
For more information:
RKE HUB (log-in required):
- Research Ethics and Integrity SharePoint pages (for staff)
- Research Ethics and Integrity SharePoint pages (for student)
Contact email: joanna.huang@nottingham.edu.cn