Good practice in establishing and running a research ethics committee

On 15 April, UKRIO will host a training webinar on good practice in establishing and running research ethics committees (RECs). The session will explore the central role RECs play within research governance systems, and how they interact with wider processes that support research integrity across different organisational and administrative contexts.

The training will cover the core responsibilities of RECs and how these differ across research environments. It will address common challenges in creating and maintaining effective committees, including structure, scope, and integration with institutional governance. Participants will gain practical insight into how RECs operate and how their design can enable – or hinder – robust ethical oversight.

Drawing on cross-sector experience, the session will offer guidance on establishing new RECs or strengthening existing ones, highlighting ways to ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment with good research practice across settings.

ℹ️ Key details

Format: Online webinar, hosted via Zoom

Access: members of UKRIO subscriber organisations

Registrations must come from an email address affiliated with a subscriber organisation. You can view a list of active UKRIO subscribers here.

Best suited for:

• research ethics committee members and chairs
• research governance and integrity professionals
• senior leaders and managers responsible for oversight of research ethics processes
• professional services staff involved in ethics review, compliance, and research support
• organisations seeking to establish or review their research ethics committee structures