Status and Details

Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this version of the document. It also contains information contact details for the subject matter expert.  To the right, a brief summary of the changes between this and the previous version is provided.

Responsible Conduct of Research Policy

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Status Current Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date 25th March 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date 25th March 2024 The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date 25th March 2021 This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date Not Applicable This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Responsible Executive Brian Kelly
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research)
brian.kelly@newcastle.edu.au
This is the senior officer with responsibility for the document.
Enquiries Contact Research and Innovation Services General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

19 October, 2022:  Amendment to clause 13. Addition of new clause 14. Approved by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation) as minor amendment.


24 January 2022:  Amendments to update definitions of “foreign influence” and “foreign interference”.  Clauses 6c, 8j and 39c updated.  Related amendments to Clause 60 and 65 to update name of Committee; and 7a to reflect current version of Guidelines.  Administrative amendments, approved by University Secretary.


13 December 2021:  Amendments to Clause 29 and 36 to reflect non-HREC ethics approval mechanisms.  Approved by Council, 10 December 2021 (C21:130).


25 March 2021: Faculty changed to College throughout.  Approved as administrative amendment, University Secretary.


A full review of this document was undertaken to ensure it complies with the 2018 Australian Code for Responsible Conduct of Research.



Clauses Amended:Policy/Schedule: All



29/05/2023: Division name changed from Research Integrity Unit (RIU) to Research Ethics and Integrity Unit (REIU)