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Research Ethics: General Principles and Statements

'Research Ethics: General Principles and Statements' is the core document underpinning the University's Ethics Policy. It should be read by all University staff and registered students who are conducting, or planning to conduct, research involving human participants, personal data, and human tissue, as well as any others conducting research on University premises. It sets out the fundamental principles governing research ethics at the University, the key objectives of the Policy, its scope and applicability, as well as research governance and responsibilities.

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