Does your research need ethical approval? We’re here to help!
29 Oct 2026
Our Research Governance, Ethics and Integrity team is here to support colleagues to work responsibly, mitigate any ethical issues they may face and play their part in our Research Delivery Plan. Discover more on our refreshed website.
Our Research Governance, Ethics and Integrity (RGEI) team is here to support colleagues to work responsibly and to help them mitigate any ethical issues they may face in their remarkable work to address global challenges.
That support won’t only make your working life easier; it will help you play your part in our Manchester 2035 strategy. Research ethics is an important element of the Research Delivery Plan priority, enhance the quality of our research culture and environment.
As Associate Vice-President for Responsible Research Practice, Professor Mahesh Nirmalan says: “Research ethics is not a hoop to jump through – it is the foundation on which good research must be framed.”
To get the support you need, visit the RGEI team’s StaffNet site:
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The team’s future plans were drafted following feedback at a colleagues’ forum earlier this year, including a You Said We Did piece that will address your concerns.
There’s also more information on our Research culture and environment hub, which includes the theme: