Research Governance

The University for the Creative Arts is committed to supporting good practice in research and scholarly activity. Conducting research in accordance with ethical principles is considered to be of fundamental importance.

This document defines the scope of the University's Research Ethics Code of Practice and sets out the guiding principles, responsibilities and procedures for the development and conduct of research in an ethical manner within the formal academic framework of the University.

The Research Ethics Code of Practice forms an essential part of the University's academic governance framework, which includes the following information:  

• UCA Research Ethics Code of Practice
• Guidelines on Good Research Conduct
• UCA IP Policy and Guidelines
• UCA Policy and Procedures on Academic Misconduct
• UCA Equality and Diversity Policy
• UCA Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
• UCA Research Data Management Policy