Ethical Review
If your research involves humans or animals, it’s likely you’ll have to go through an Ethical Review process. This ensures:
- best practice with regard to ethical considerations in research
- meeting all legislative, regulatory, and funder requirements
- safeguarding the reputation of the Â鶹´«Ã½
There are different pathways for ethical review, depending on whether your project is low or higher risk. This self-assessment checklist will help you decide whether you need to go through the review process.
In this video, Dr Antony Walsh, former Research Governance Officer, explains the importance of ethical review:
For more information about research governance, please visit the website. You can also attend regular workshops through the Researcher Development Programme