Ethics
University Guidance
University Guidance
Departmental Guidance
Departmental Guidance
Ethics is usually defined in relation to standards of conduct or as a set of moral principles or moral judgments (between right and wrong). Research is not a purely technical or instrumental activity - it should be a reflective activity with moral underpinnings.
It is important to remember that ethical issues do not only arise during the conduct of research, e.g. when gathering data, but also in its dissemination through publication, academic talks and public engagement. There is both an obligation to share your research but also to consider and mitigate its potential negative impact on audiences if it is controversial or upsetting.
You may need ethics approval from the Arts and Humanities Ethics Committee (AHEC) before beginning your work – it is your responsibility to seek guidance from your supervisor. The AHEC is responsible for ensuring research is conducted in compliance with the University’s ethical standards. Our department representative is Jamie Buckland.
You may need ethics approval from the Arts and Humanities Ethics Committee (AHEC) before beginning your work – it is your responsibility to seek guidance from your supervisor. The AHEC is responsible for ensuring research is conducted in compliance with the University’s ethical standards. Our department representative is Jamie Buckland.