University Research Ethics Committee (UREC)

The University Research Ethics Committee (UREC) is responsible for the oversight of all matters relating to the prior ethical consideration of research undertaken at the University of Derby. Its purpose is to ensure that investigations are progressive whilst not damaging the Institution or the interests of individuals who are participant to, or the subject of, such research.

Specifically its role is to ensure that the University "Research Ethics Policy and Code of Practice" (Word, 204k) is applied across the University. This relates to research activities undertaken by all staff, and students pursuing undergraduate (UG), postgraduate taught (PGT), postgraduate research (PGR) or postgraduate professional (PGP) awards or by a visiting research worker. It is required to monitor and support the activities of the Subject Research Ethics Committees in their delivery of the Ethics Policy and Code of Practice.

UREC is responsible to the University Research and Research Degrees Committee and reports into the University Quality Enhancement Committee.

To find out more about the University Research Ethics Committee please read the UREC Constitution (Word, 190k).

Jo Hutchinson	Chair
Jessamie Self	Art, Design and Technology
Andrea Robertson-Begg	Art, Design and Technology
Dr Victoria Carpenter	Business Computing and Law
Dr Christine Jones	Business Computing and Law
Peter Gilliver	University of Derby Buxton
Tim Heap	University of Derby Buxton
Professor Paul Lynch	Education, Health and Sciences
Dr Rebecca Knibb	Education, Health and Sciences
Dr Vivienne Walkup	Education, Health and Sciences
Professor Paul Weller	Education, Health and Sciences
Research Office	Secretary - UREC
Professor Alistair Gale	External