Research Governance

Research Governance activities are a partnership between the four Colleges and the central Research & Innovation. 

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Trusted Research

Trusted Research aims to secure the integrity of the system of international research collaboration which is vital to the continued success of the UK’s research and innovation sector

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Export Control

Government regulations about the possibility of our research and outputs being misused when exported.

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Research Ethics

Ethical review of all non-clinical research involving human or animal subjects

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Research Integrity

Research excellence at the University of Glasgow is underpinned by research integrity.

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Open Research

Requirements for open data and open access publication from funders and the university

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Information Security

Information on keeping yourself, your data and your devices secure.

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Openness in animal research

We are committed to being open and transparent about the research we conduct involving animals

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Safeguarding in research

The University’s Safeguarding policy and ethics procedures highlight responsibilities for conducting research in relation to vulnerable groups but also encompasses our staff and students, as one of those groups that is vulnerable to harm during fieldwork.

National Security & Investment Act

The government can scrutinise and intervene in certain acquisitions made by anyone, including businesses and investors, that could harm the UK’s national security.

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Nagoya Protocol

Information on the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity

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Good Practice in Research

Find our more about the university's Code of Good Practice in Research and related activities for 2023-2024.