Research Governance - University of Chichester Skip to content Research Research Governance Research Governance Research governance is the collection of systems and procedures that: Prescribes standards for research. Defines the mechanisms to deliver those standards. Describes monitoring and assessment arrangements. 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Research at the University of Chichester is governed with and for our wider academic community, from student researchers to readers and professors. The Research and Innovation Committee, which reports directly to our most senior academic committee (Academic Board), oversees the work of a wide range of different fora, each of which upholds an ongoing commitment to inclusive research administration: Research Ethics Committee Research Degrees Board of Examiners Research Degrees Group REF Project Team REF Project Team Equality and Diversity Sub-Group Members include representatives from our postgraduate researcher community, Professional Services staff, honorary lay members external to the University with knowledge and experience in key sectors, representatives of our contract researcher cohort, and research leads from each of our academic areas. All research governance at the University is supported centrally by the Research Office Research ethics The University has in place robust systems for establishing and delivering high ethical standards for its research, and for ensuring that those standards are effectively monitored over time. The principle body responsible for this is the Research Ethics Committee. The Research Ethics Policy upheld by the Research Ethics Committee, seeks to empower individuals to take responsibility for and negotiate ethical issues arising from their research activities. A key responsibility of the Research Ethics Committee is to oversee applications for ethical review in accordance with the University Ethics Policy. The Committee may withhold approval for research that is not in compliance with the Policy, and reserves the right both to remove items that contravene the Policy from the University’s Research Repository, and to request that the outcomes of such research be withdrawn from other public platforms. The Committee also has the authority to investigate breaches of ethical practice in research, and may, where necessary, recommend that further investigation is undertaken in line with the University’s Disciplinary Policy. The University is aligned to Concordat to Support Research Integrity , and publishes an annual statement demonstrating how it is satisfying the Concordat’s requirements. Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2024/25 Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2023/24 Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2022/23 Sustainable research The University supports sustainability in research, and is a signatory of the Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation Practice , a major new initiative in the UK research sector. We are committed to taking action in the following six areas: Leadership and system change Sustainable Infrastructure Sustainable procurement Emissions from business and academic travel Collaborations and partnerships Environmental impact and reporting data The Concordat represents a shared ambition for the UK to continue delivering cutting-edge research across all areas, but in a more environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Click here to find out more about our wider work in sustainability, including action plans, policies, sustainability governance and events. Concordat for the Environmental Sustainability of Research and Innovation - Letter of Support Independent Review of University Spin-out Companies: Statement of Adoption The University of Chichester welcomes the Independent review of University Spin-outs. The University of Chichester is committed to fostering innovation and supporting the commercialisation of research through the creation of successful spinout companies. We recognise the importance of clear, fair, and innovation-friendly policies to accelerate the impact of our research and to maximise opportunities for our academic community, partners, and the wider region. In line with the recommendations of the Independent Review of University Spinouts and the best practice guidance set out in the TenU University Spinout Investment Terms (USIT) Guide and the USIT for Software Guide, the University of Chichester formally adopts these guidelines as the foundation for our spinout policies and processes. This step aligns us with sector-leading practice across the UK and demonstrates our commitment to transparency, fairness, and the long-term success of our spinout founders. Our approach includes: Adopting the equity and licensing recommendations of the TenU USIT Guides, ensuring that our terms are competitive, transparent, and in line with market expectations for both knowledge-intensive and software-based spinouts. Providing clear guidance on the spinout process, including expected timelines, roles, and responsibilities, to streamline the journey from research to commercialisation. Ensuring that our policies remain responsive to emerging national guidance for different sectors, and are regularly reviewed to reflect evolving best practice. Supporting founders with access to specialist advice, business formation support, and a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship. We believe that adopting the TenU Guide will help accelerate the creation of high-impact spinouts, support the ambitions of our researchers and partners, and contribute to the economic and societal prosperity of our region. The University of Chichester looks forward to working with our academic community, industry partners, and the wider innovation ecosystem to realise these ambitions. Researcher Code of Conduct Research undertaken at the University is underpinned by the highest standards of rigour and integrity. The University adopts the following principles: Excellence The University and its researchers should strive for excellence when conducting research and aim to produce and disseminate work of the highest quality. This Code, its Principles and its Standards, are intended to support these goals. Honesty The University should work to create and maintain a culture of research that fosters and supports honesty in research. Researchers should be honest in relation to their own research and that of others. They should do their utmost to ensure the accuracy of data and results, acknowledge the contributions of others, and neither engage in misconduct nor conceal it. Intergrity The University and its researchers must comply with all legal and ethical requirements relevant to their field of study. They should declare any potential or actual conflicts of interest relating to research and where necessary take steps to resolve them. Co-operation The University and its researchers should promote the open exchange of ideas, research methods, data and results and their discussion, scrutiny and debate, subject to any considerations of confidentiality. Accountability The University and its researchers should recognise that in and through their work they are ultimately accountable to the general public and should act accordingly. They should ensure that any research undertaken complies with applicable legislation, (e.g., data protection legislation) any agreements, terms and conditions relating to the project, and allows for proper governance and transparency. Researchers should follow the requirements and guidance of any professional bodies in their field of research. Researchers who are members of a regulated profession must follow the requirements and guidance of the body regulating their profession. Training and Skills The University’s commitment to the development of its researchers is reflected in the comprehensive and growing programme of training activities offered by the Research Office, which draws on the expertise of its entire research community. Safety The University and its researchers should ensure the dignity, rights, safety and wellbeing of all involved in research and avoid unreasonable risk or harm to research subjects, patients, participants, researchers and others. They should report and address any concerns relating to the dignity, rights, safety and well-being of those involved in research. Research should be initiated and continued only if the anticipated benefits justify the risks involved; this is within the context of all the Code as whole, the University’s Research Ethics Policy and the University’s portfolio. Breaches of the code The University has procedures for the investigation of misconduct in research available on the University’s website. These procedures are in addition to the University’s disciplinary procedures and are based upon the Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research produced by the UK Research Integrity Office (2008). University of Chichester Policies UK Research Integrity Office Code of Practice for Research Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Code of Conduct Vitae (Vitae is dedicated to realising the potential of researchers through transforming their professional and career development) UK Research Integrity Office Checklist for researchers Academic standards for research degrees are covered under our Higher Degree Regulations Get in Touch Speak to Us General queries relating to researcher conduct and research integrity: Dr Rebecca Graber , Chair of the Research Ethics Committee: rebecca.graber@chi.ac.uk or 01243 816000 For matters relating to data protection, including exercise of data subjects’ rights: Su Longden , University Data Protection Officer: dpofficer@chi.ac.uk or 01243 816020 For matters relating to research misconduct: Dr Mark Mason , Provost: m.mason@chi.ac.uk or 01243 816422 See the data protection page for additional information on the University’s approach to, and compliance with, data protection legislation. 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