Research Knowledge Base
The wealth of expertise in research is developing the University’s new knowledge base and helping to increase the capability to deliver knowledge transfer partnerships and other similar third stream activity. Such direct engagement with business and industry helps drive local and national economies, while the University’s internationally recognised expertise is exported overseas.
Combining new knowledge from a range of disciplines to real world applications is a major strength for the University. For example, Birmingham City University’s reputation for world-beating arts research has helped attract more knowledge transfer awards than any other UK university from funding body Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).The University has a responsibility to ensure that members of staff and students who carry out research do so according to best practice in science, the arts and humanities. The University expects the highest standards of scientific integrity to be adhered to. The University's Research Ethical Framework sets out the ethical principles underpinning the conduct of research.
The guide on good research practice sets out the other issues that should be taken into account when planning, conducting and reporting research. It addresses the principles involved in the proper conduct of research, provides guidance on the standards expected, identifies the University's key procedures for ensuring the highest achievable standards in the conduct of research, and sets out the procedures to be followed should allegations of research misconduct be made. The statement is intended for:
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Researchers and support staff employed by the University;
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Research students and their supervisors;
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Researchers and consultants who may be sub-contracted on Birmingham City University research contracts.