Ethics and integrity

UTS is committed to delivering excellent research with impact, conducted in a responsible and ethical manner.

Research ethics and integrity are supported in the following ways:

Research ethics

UTS is committed to the safe and ethical conduct of research across human ethics, animal care and ethics, and biosafety.

We meet our statutory and corporate obligations through the Vice Chancellor’s research ethics and biosafety committees. The UTS Research Office supports staff and students to develop best practice ethical approaches in their research. We also provide regular education and training to the UTS research community and conduct regular inspections of certified facilities.

Research integrity

UTS is committed to fostering a culture of responsible research conduct in accordance with the principles of honesty, trustworthiness, respect and accountability.

In order to support our researchers, UTS has developed a research integrity framework that includes:

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Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.