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Social Media and Ethics.
Social Media and Ethics.

In this informative video, Dr Nicolas Gold identifies some key ethics issues when using social media data. He suggests an approach to constructing arguments for ethically defensible research in this space and gives a brief “tour” of some platform terms and their potential impact on research.

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Resources page: Ethical issues in research using social media.
Resources page: Ethical issues in research using social media.

A useful resources page on the ethical issues in research using social media.

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Consent in research in the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Consent in research in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

David Carpenter poses questions for the audience’s consideration about the concept of ‘participant consent’ in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. He asks delegates to consider if ‘participant consent’, as understood in other research disciplines, is applicable in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences or if can it be substituted by simple agreement, consensus and collaboration in the context of mutual respect and the absence of hierarchies?

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Expanding ethics and integrity.
Expanding ethics and integrity.

John Oates, Professor of Developmental Psychology.

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Embedding research integrity in institutional research ethics frameworks.
Embedding research integrity in institutional research ethics frameworks.

Rowena Lamb, Head of Research Integrity, University College London and Gail Seymour, Head of Research Ethics and Governance, University of Exeter.

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Consent: health and biomedicine.
Consent: health and biomedicine.

Professor Margaret Rees discusses about consent in health and biomedical research. Obtaining consent is an essential requirement before undertaking research in human beings. It must be voluntary and participants need to be aware that they can withdraw without reprisal. Documentation of ethical approval and consent are absolute requirements for consideration for publication in peer-reviewed biomedical journals.

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Consent in non-clinical research. Considerations and processes.
Consent in non-clinical research. Considerations and processes.

Inke Näthke, Professor of Epithelial Biology discusses policies and processes in place to obtain consent from participants in research studies in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee.

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Head-to-Head: Can a one-size-fits-all research ethics review process work across all disciplines?
Head-to-Head: Can a one-size-fits-all research ethics review process work across all disciplines?

In this head-to-head article, Dr Simon Kolstoe and David Carpenter present their arguments for and against a one-size-fits-all research ethics review process.

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What is a Research Ethics Committee?
What is a Research Ethics Committee?

What is a Research Ethics Committee? Research ethics committees (RECs) are an important part of a healthy research culture. Their role is to consider the ethical implications of research. Read more..

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REC review panel checklist for applications.
REC review panel checklist for applications.

A useful checklist for REC members to use. This is Appendix 1 in PDF format.

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Risk assessment matrix.
Risk assessment matrix.

Appendix 2: Risk assessment matrix. The assessment of risk may be one of those areas where some degree of overlap between research governance and independent ethics review might occur.

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Audit tool aligned with core principles.
Audit tool aligned with core principles.

Appendix 3: Audit tool aligned with core principles. The audit tool has been designed to enable institutions to audit themselves.

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Key points: Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations.
Key points: Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations.

A PDF of a presentation summarising the key points of the guidance in PowerPoint

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Gathering research data online: practical and ethical considerations.
Gathering research data online: practical and ethical considerations.

Dr Claire Hewson, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, at The Open University shares insights about gathering research data online: practical and ethical considerations.

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The ethical challenges of co-production.
The ethical challenges of co-production.

In this video Professor Kate Pahl talks through her experience in co-production and working with communities and describes the ethical challenges that arise.

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Key points: Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations.
Key points: Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations.

A presentation summarising the key points of the guidance in PowerPoint

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Good practice in research: Internet-mediated research.
Good practice in research: Internet-mediated research.

This document aims to assist in RECs developing their knowledge around internet-mediated research, embedding relevant principles and considerations and embedding this guidance into research culture to assist in ethical review, research practice and consideration of ethical issues.

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Researcher Checklist of Ethics Applications.
Researcher Checklist of Ethics Applications.

A useful checklist for researchers to use when submitting an ethics application to a REC.

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Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations.
Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations.

This document offers benchmark policies and processes which organisations can use to create or revise institutional practices in order to support the functions of research ethics committees

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Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations - summary version.
Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations - summary version.

This document is a summary version of Research Ethics Support and Review in Research Organisations

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Research integrity, ethics, governance and culture – what’s the difference and does it matter?
Research integrity, ethics, governance and culture – what’s the difference and does it matter?

Dr Simon Kolstoe, Reader in Bioethics, University of Portsmouth, UK; and UKRIO Trustee. In this video, Simon focuses on key topics in research integrity, research ethics and governance and culture. It is aimed at those early in their careers, those with responsibilities for leading and training researchers, and those looking for a refresher on these important issues.

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Temporal ethics and the reuse of qualitative data.
Temporal ethics and the reuse of qualitative data.

This video discusses the complex issues and practical solutions concerning data sharing and ethics.

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Use of data in safe havens: ethics and reproducibility issues.
Use of data in safe havens: ethics and reproducibility issues.

Louise Corti discussed some of the governance measures used to accredit research projects and researchers.

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COVID-19 and beyond: The virtuous researcher and the virtuous REC.
COVID-19 and beyond: The virtuous researcher and the virtuous REC.

David Carpenter, Chair – HRA South Central-Berkshire NHS Research Ethics Committee; Trainer in Research Ethics (HRA, ARMA, UKRIO).

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