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Governance and integrity
Research Governance
At Southern Cross University research governance is facilitated through the following committees:
- Higher Degrees Research Committee
- Human Research Ethics Committee
- Animal Ethics Committee
Research Integrity
The Office of the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor supports Research Integrity, as the foundation of research at Southern Cross University.
Our high-quality and reliable research is based upon the principles of honesty, rigour, transparency, fairness, respect, recognition, accountability and promotion as enshrined in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 (the Code)
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We all have a responsibility to ensure that our research is undertaken, managed and promoted in a responsible and ethical way, underpinned by these qualities at all times. The Office of the Senior Deputy Vice Chancellor is here to support you in navigating the research integrity landscape.
Research Integrity Advisors
The University has appointed Research Integrity Advisors, who are the Associate Deans Research and Directors of Higher-Degree Research in your Faculty or College. They can provide you with guidance and support in navigating matters of research integrity, including any concerns or complaints about potential breaches of the following:
Research Policies and Statements
Research is an essential component of the core function of the University. The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, underpins the University policy on research and research training.
Relevant Southern Cross University Policies
- Academic Policy
- Intellectual Property Rights Policy
- International Security Sanctions and compliance Policy
- Southern Cross University Open Access Policy Policy
- Research Responsible Conduct Policy
In addition, all research policies are maintained in the Southern Cross University policies and can be viewed online.
Southern Cross University Policies Specific to Higher Degree Research Students and Supervisors
- Academic integrity policy
- Southern Cross University Student Handbook
- Higher Degree Research Candidate and Supervision Policy - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Masters by Research
- Higher Degree Research Candidate and Supervision Policy - Professional Doctorate
- Rules relating to Awards - Rule 7 - Masters by Thesis
- Rules relating to Awards - Rule 8 - Professional Doctorate Awards
- Rules relating to Awards - Rule 9 - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) award
- Text matching software policy
- Text matching software procedures
In addition, all research policies are maintained in the Southern Cross University policies and can be viewed online.
External Policies and Statements
- Guide to Managing and Investigating Potential Breaches of the Code
- Principles for accessing and using publicly funded data for health research (the Principles)
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct
- Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition (2013)
- Guidelines to promote the wellbeing of animals used for scientific purposes (2008)
- Australian Research Council Research Integrity and Research Misconduct Policy
- ARC Research Opportunity and Performance Evidence (ROPE) Statement
- Australian Research Council Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Policy
- Australian Research Council Guidelines for Disclosure of Interests and Confidentiality Obligations
- Australian Research Council Open Access Policy
- National Health and Medical Council Open Access Policy
- National Health and Medical Council Policy on Misconduct related to NHMRC funded research
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Committee Key Contacts
Secretary: Louise Gordon
t: +61 7 5589 3083
e: louise.gordon@scu.edu.au
Secretary: Amanda Simmons
t: +61 2 6626 9186
e: hdrc@scu.edu.au
Chair: Professor Liz Mackinlay
e: liz.mackinlay@scu.edu.au
Secretary: Research Ethics Officer
e: ethics.lismore@scu.edu.au
Interim Chair: Associate Professor Adam Hamlin
Secretary: Research Ethics Officer
e: animalethics.lismore@scu.edu.au