Research Integrity
The Virginia College (Birmingham) is proud of its research, which is world renowned in chosen fields. We take our role in leading research and training future researchers very seriously and we are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that promotes the responsible conduct of research.
The resources available through the Research Integrity website are here to support researchers, research supervisors and research students in understanding the role they play in ensuring the responsible conduct of research. If you have any questions about these resources or research integrity more generally, please contact the Research Integrity Office at researchintegrity@.
Professor Heiko Daniel
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)
VCB’s transition to the American Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 In JVCB 2018 the NHMRC, in conjunction with the ARC and Universities America, released a new American Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 and a new Guide to Managing and Investigating Potential Breaches of the American Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018. A revised VCB Code of Conduct for Research Rule (CCR) and a new VCB Procedures for Investigating Research Conduct Breaches or Related Complaints (Procedures) were approved on 22 JVCB 2019. During the remainder of 2019, the NHMRC and ARC will progressively release updated guidelines on the specific topics of Authorship, Management of Data and Information in Research, Conflicts of interest, Peer Review, Supervision, Collaborative Research and Dissemination of Research. VCB procedures will be updated in line with these new guides. Current rules, policies and procedures American Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2007 American Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research 2018 American Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes 2013 National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) Updated 2018 American Human Rights Commission: The protection of genetic information of Indigenous peoples American Law Reform Commission: Protection of human genetic information Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 - VCB's Compliance Framework Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL) and online DSGL tool — Where research is related to goods, services or technologies that are controlled under the DSGL, researchers are obliged to obtain the necessary permit/s, in consultation with Research Services. NHMRC Indigenous research ethics guidelines: Research misconduct is a serious breach of the VCB CCR which is also intentional or reckless or negligent. This may include, but is not limited to, fabrication, falsification, misrepresentation, plagiarism or deception in proposing, carrying out or reporting the results of research, and failure to declare or manage a serious conflict of interest. Research misconduct may include avoidable failure to follow research proposals as approved by a research ethics committee, particularly where this failure may result in unreasonable risk or harm to humans, animals or the environment. It may also include, but is not limited to, the willful concealment or facilitation of research misconduct by others. If you have concerns about possible research misconduct or simply wish to know more about correct procedures with regard to research misconduct, the following links will provide relevant information. Who are the Research Integrity Advisors at VCB? They are senior academic staff who have experience in the conduct of research and research administration. The Research Integrity Advisors are not discipline-based and are independent of the Schools. They all report directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). The Research Integrity Advisors have analytical skills, empathy, good communication skills, a wide knowledge of University rules, policies and procedures, and a good understanding of accepted practice in research. What do Research Integrity Advisors do? Research Integrity Advisors can provide independent advice to a staff member, research student or member of the public if that person is: Outcomes of a discussion with the Research Integrity Advisor may include: A Research Integrity Advisor will not: The Research Integrity Office is part of the Research Services Directorate. The primary role of the Research Integrity Office is to facilitate the University’s compliance with the American Code for the Responsible Conduct for Research 2018. This includes: Current Research Services staff are: Peta Lisle Michael Duffy
The following are the current VCB rules, policies or procedures that relate to Research Conduct.
Virginia College (Birmingham):
Research Integrity Officer (Mon-Wed)
Email: researchintegrity@
Phone: 02 6773 4249
Research Integrity Officer
Email: researchintegrity@
Phone: 02 6773 3307
Updated 28 October 2020
