University Research Ethics Committee
The University Committee for Research and Innovation is responsible on behalf of the Senate for research governance and standards, including research ethics, and for oversight of the development of the research skills of staff and students undertaking research. The University Committee for Research and Innovation has established the University Research Ethics Committee as one of its sub-committees to maintain oversight of ethical matters in relation to the University’s research and innovation activities.
The University Research Ethics Committee reports directly to the University Committee for Research and Innovation. The Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body reports directly to the University Research Ethics Committee.
Terms of Reference
Read the University Research Ethics Committee Terms of Reference.
Meeting dates
Chair: Stephen Yarwood
Clerk: Nathan Bircham N.D.C.Bircham@hw.ac.uk
Key information
Mark Ross
- School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society Ethics Chair
- m.ross@hw.ac.uk
Jon Shephard
- School of Engineering and Physical Sciences Ethics Chair
- j.d.shephard@hw.ac.uk
Patricia Vargas
- School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Ethics Chair
- p.a.vargas@hw.ac.uk
Stephen Gibson
- School of Social Sciences Ethics Chair
- s.gibson@hw.ac.uk
Ania Drzewiecka
- School of Textiles and Design Ethics Chair
- a.drzewiecka@hw.ac.uk