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Research ethics is a vital part of any research project, ensuring your research is ethical, safe and those who participate in your study are informed and protected. jobs.ac.uk have joined up with Dr Petra Boynton, a Social Psychologist and James Parry, the Chief Innovation Officer at UKRIO, to bring you a webinar on ‘Understanding research ethics’. This webinar is suitable for anyone interested in carrying-out a research project, those who have just started a research project or are about to begin writing their ethics application.
Topics to include:
- General introduction on what is research ethics
- Key points researchers need to know
- Common misunderstandings
- The importance of ethics
- The ethics application process – where to get advice, where and when to apply
A Q&A will make up a portion of the webinar so please make sure to submit any questions you have during the registration process or utilise the MS Teams Q&A button during the webinar.
The purpose of this webinar is not to provide individual advice. Questions specific to your dissertation or thesis ethics should be directed to your supervisor. This webinar is focused on the processes in the UK higher education system. For information on international ethics processes please contact your institution.
Meet the Host – Dr Petra Boynton
Dr Petra Boynton is a Social Psychologist who supports universities, charities, research organisations and government departments to undertake and use research in inclusive, accessible, ethical and safe ways. With a key focus on mental health and wellbeing. Petra’s self-help books for scholars include, The Research Companion: a practical guide for the social sciences, health and development (2nd Ed, 2016) and Being Well In Academia: ways to feel stronger, safer and more connected (2020) – a practical and supportive mental health guide for students and staff; both Routlege.
Speaker – James Parry
James is the Chief Innovation Officer at UKRIO. He joined UKRIO in 2006, and became the Chief Executive in 2008, overseeing UKRIO’s transition to a registered charity supported by over 110 research organisations. In 2023, James moved to the role of Chief Innovation Officer where he continues to spearhead new initiatives and innovate the charity’s growing services. He regularly speaks on how to sustain and enhance good research practice and research culture & systems.
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