Research ethics specifically refers to applying fundamental ethical principles to research activities. ACU is committed to the highest standards of ethical research and to promoting and ensuring the responsible conduct of research. The Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) and Ethics Panels ensure that all research conducted by ACU staff or students involving humans is conducted in an ethical manner, and that the rights and interests of research participants are protected.
Learn more about ACU’s Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), Expedited Review Panel (ERP) and School Advisory Panel (SAP) including membership and meeting dates.
Learn moreResearch integrity refers to adherence with a set of principles that underpin responsible conduct in research. Our research integrity framework provides a foundation for research that is accurate, honest and transparent, and ensures community trust in our research.
Learn moreClinical Trials are a form of research design to find out the effects of an intervention, including a treatment or diagnostic procedure, and requires Human Ethics Committee (HREC) approval and governance authorisation. Find out more about Clinical Trials, and how we support our researchers and students in conducting research within ACU.
Learn moreWe regularly partner with universities, governments and private industry outside of Australia to meet our research objectives. In doing so, we comply with the Defence Trade Controls Act (2012) to ensure that we protect Australia's national interests without limiting our research.
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