Ethical considerations in research (UKRIO webinar) (Zoom)

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Session 2 an introduction to ethical considerations in research is the second webinar in the 2024-2025 UKRIO webinar series exclusive for subscriber institutions.

Research offers considerable benefits for society and at the same time, potential harms. Accordingly, it is essential to explore the ethical considerations arising from research, from the design stage onwards, throughout the entire life cycle of the study. Discussions of ethics in research can focus on processes for ethical review of proposed projects, but this is just one part of a greater whole: cultivating and maintaining high standards of research ethics, actively and continuously.

This session will introduce researchers to key concepts in research ethics and explore how ethical considerations can arise. It will discuss how proactive engagement with ethical issues – including reflecting on potential unintended consequences of research - helps to maximise benefits for individuals, wider society and the environment, and mitigates against possible harms and risk.

It will also describe processes for seeking an ethical opinion on research projects and sources of help available to researchers – both during the ethical review process and when unexpected situations arise during the course of the research.

Book your place on the UKRIO website here

Applicable to all researchers. Open to everyone that has a @cam.ac.uk email addesses.

The session is particularly relevant for:

1. Researchers needing introductory or refresher training on research ethics
2. Research students, of any level of experience
3. Supervisors, principal investigators, managers, trainers and others who need to pass on key lessons on research ethics to colleagues
4. Professional services staff, administrators and others who need awareness of research ethics as part of their job roles

Number of sessions: 1

Research ethics

Attendees will receive an engaging introduction to ethical considerations in research, drawing on UKRIO’s extensive practical experience.

Following this session, attendees will be able to:

1. Explain what ethical considerations in research are
2. Understand key ethical principles: respect for persons, beneficence and justice
3. Recognise the importance of ethical considerations in research and the benefits of ethical review
4. Interpret how research ethics applies to their own research
5. Identify the difference between research ethics, research integrity and research governance
6. Describe the process for seeking an ethical opinion on their proposed research and the role of research ethics committees
7. Understand where they can seek advice on ethical considerations in their research

Live presentations with speaker Q&A

Book your place directly on the UKRIO page using your @cam.ac.uk email.

If you click 'consent for your attendance to be shared with your institution' during the booking, your attendance at the UKRIO can be recorded by the University as a record that you completed the training.

one hour session

one-off session

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