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Code of Good Research Practice

Bournemouth University (BU) recognises its responsibility to researchers and the wider community to ensure the highest standards of integrity and professionalism are observed in the conduct of research. This Code of Good Research Practice (henceforth referred to as the Code) provides guiding principles and standards of good practice in research across all subject disciplines and fields of study in the University. It requires all those undertaking and/or contributing to research to adhere to the highest standards of performance and ethical conduct, and embed good practice in all aspects of their work. They must operate honestly and openly in respect of their own actions and in response to the actions of others involved in research.

BU requires all staff (including PTHP), students and visiting faculty (henceforth referred to as researchers) involved in research to abide by the Code. Where any other individual who collaborates in research with BU staff and students is not bound by an equivalent Code through their employer or other organisation, the individual shall be expected to abide by the Code when working with the University unless otherwise agreed.

These principles of good practice underpin the University’s commitment to effective research governance, the pursuit of excellence and the highest quality research.

The Code draws on a number of sources of guidance and good practice available to the research sector in the UK and internationally, including:

The Code and its implementation will be reviewed by Research Development & Support (RDS) on an annual basis at the end of the academic year in consultation as appropriate with relevant individuals or groups and will be approved by the University Research & Professional Practice Committee (URPPC). The review will take into account changes and recommendations from external research funders, Acts of Parliament and other regulations.

Failure to comply with the Code or any actions that may be deemed to constitute research misconduct, under the University’s 6M Research Misconduct: Policy and Procedure document may be grounds for instigating disciplinary proceedings.

The University recognises and protects the principle of academic freedom in its ordinances and the Code is not intended to restrict the academic freedom of staff. However, each member of staff is expected to exercise their academic freedom in a manner consistent with the Code.

BU Code of Good Research Practice is available HERE and includes sections on the following areas:

  • PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PRACTICE IN RESEARCH
  • CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
  • FUNDING FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES
  • COLLABORATIVE WORKING & INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH
  • LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION
  • TRAINING
  • RESEARCH DESIGN
  • HEALTH & SAFETY
  • PUBLICATION, AUTHORSHIP & OPEN ACCESS
  • RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT
  • PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
  • RESEARCH IMPACT
  • UKRIO RESEARCHER CHECKLIST (provided by the UK Research Integrity Office)

34 Responses to “Code of Good Research Practice”

  1. Sunil Thakkar

    In order to do a successful research project, one must adhere to ethical standards and properly cite resources. The knowledge of others must not be used without their consent or sufficient credit, which is an absolute necessity. As part of the trial’s inquiry, a variety of authors gather and analyse data from the Internet. The test will go off without a hitch thanks to this method. The author and also the organisation wherein the content were received would be properly credited and thanks upon correct citation and referring. I guarantee that the info will not be mishandled or mistreated in any way.

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  2. Sunil Thakkar

    I guarantee that the info will not be mishandled or mistreated in any way.
    I assure you that I will follow the Code of Good Research Practice.

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  4. Ogechukwu Obiudu

    I carefully read it, and I will abide by the Code of Good Research Practise. I fully agree with it.

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  5. Hunpatin selome

    I read all documents carefully, and I will abide by the Code of Good Research Practise. I agree …..

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