Code of Practice for Research

We are fully committed to maintaining the integrity and probity of our academic research.

To this end, the University regards it as fundamental that the conduct of research must conform to good academic practice, that the dissemination of the results of research must be truthful and fair, and has accordingly adopted the following Code of Practice for Research to inform staff and students of the standards of behaviour it expects.

All members of the University are under a general obligation to act in a professional and ethical manner, and to preserve and protect the integrity and probity of research.

Read the full University of Sunderland’s Research Code of Practice