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Lincoln Bishop research ethics and integrity
Lincoln Bishop upholds and promotes high standards of research ethics at all points of the research cycle.
Research at Lincoln Bishop
Lincoln Bishop University (Lincoln Bishop) upholds and promotes high standards of research ethics at all points of the research cycle, from inception to dissemination, and complies with the UK Concordat to Support Research Integrity . Lincoln Bishop’s Research Ethics Policy reflects this compliance, and outlines several commitments to upholding integrity.
All research conducted within, in collaboration with and involving colleagues and/or students of Lincoln Bishop is underpinned by the Research Ethics Policy. Approval for individual research projects can be sought by applying for Ethical Approval, using the Research Ethics Clearance Form . Full details about the processes by which research projects are reviewed can be found within the Lincoln Bishop University Procedure for Seeking Research Ethics Approval document.
If you require support with designing your project or completing the form, please consider discussing your project requirements with at least one of the following key contacts:
For students: Your supervisor OR module leader (please consult your module specific guidance).
For staff: Your specific subject ethics representative; or one of your subject-based Research Ethics Sub-Committee representatives (a full list of contacts can be found on this page)
You may also wish to discuss your project with colleagues within your Research and Knowledge Exchange Unit, if applicable.
More sensitive projects, all research postgraduate (doctoral) and staff projects are reviewed at an institutional (i.e. university) level. Applications should be submitted to the University’s Research Office, and then sent out for peer review by two independent colleagues with training in research ethics and with relevant research expertise. Reviewers may request that conditional amendments be applied before ethical approval can be granted. In all cases, approval is confirmed by the Chair of the Research Ethics Sub-Committee, or their representative (in cases of conflict of interest). In these cases, please complete the clearance form and email to the Research Centre ( [email protected] AND [email protected] ) to initiate this process.
Undergraduate, PGCE and Master's research projects are reviewed and approved at the local (subject) level. Students will need to complete and submit the clearance form as per module guidance.
Please note that projects are deemed sensitive if issues are outlined within sections 3.1 or 3.2 within the Clearance Form.
We encourage Lincoln Bishop staff and students to consult the Research Ethics course on BlackBoard, where all current information and relevant supporting documentation is located.
Research Ethics Clearance Form
Template consent form
Template Participant Information Sheet
Please be aware that failure to comply with the Research Ethics Policy, including failing to obtain full ethical approval for a project, can result in penalties for students via the Code of Practice for Academic Misconduct, the Professional Suitability Policy, the Student Disciplinary Procedure, or another relevant code underpinning subject-specific conduct, as outlined within that code, and for staff via the Disciplinary Policy, Procedure and Guidance.
Key contacts
Chair of the Research Ethics Sub-Committee, and for all matters of research ethics and integrity in the first instance: Prof. Caroline Horton [email protected]
Research and Knowledge Exchange Centre Administrative assistants: Jessica Alvey ( [email protected] ) and Ellie Foster ( [email protected] ).
Executive Dean: Research & Knowledge Exchange. Prof. Andrew Jackson ( [email protected] )
A list of the current Research Ethics Sub-Committee members and additional subject representatives can be found at the bottom of this page.
Enquiries
Enquiries about the application process for research ethics can be made via the following channels:
Administrative: Jess Alvey ( [email protected] ) or Ellie Foster ( [email protected] ).
Please note that queries concerning specific research projects can be directed to the Principal Investigator in the first instance, and that independent queries can be raised via the named independent contact point outlined in the Participant Information Sheet.
Furthermore, concerns regarding misconduct, complaints, training requests or broader queries regarding integrity and ethics to the Chair of the Research Ethics Sub-Committee: Prof. Caroline Horton ( [email protected] ).
Independent concerns can be raised to the Executive Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange, Prof. Andrew Jackson ( [email protected] ), via Lincoln Bishop’s complaints process for students or for staff via the whistleblowing policy.
We welcome feedback and would like to promote discussion of any issues concerning research integrity.
Research Integrity statement
Lincoln Bishop complies with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity and, as such, we report on our institutional research culture activity and associated misconduct processes. Statements from 2017 onwards are listed below, and additionally statements concerning institutional misconduct are reported below since 2011.
Current:
2024 - 25: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity. a copy of the Annual research integrity statement 202
Statement of activity in previous years:
2023 - 24: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity. a copy of the Annual research integrity statement 2024 can be found here.
2022 - 23: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity. A copy of the Annual research integrity statement template October 2023 can be found here.
2021 - 22: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity. A copy of the Annual research integrity statement template October 2022 can be found here.
2020 - 21: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity. A copy of the Research Integrity Annual Statement Sept 2020-21 can be found here.
2019-20: there were no formal breaches of policy or complaints over research ethics and integrity. As reported in the Research Integrity Annual Statement September 2019-August 2020, which can be accessed here , one concern over ethical approval being granted at the local level, when fuller institutional approval was required, was raised and handled.
2018-19: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity. A copy of the Research Integrity Annual Statement Sept 2018-Aug 2019 can be found here.
2017-18: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity. A copy of the Research Integrity Annual Statement Sept 2017-Aug 2018 can be found here.
2016-17: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity
2015-16: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity.
2014-15: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity.
2013-14: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity.
2012-13: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity.
2011-12: there were no breaches of policy, complaints or concerns over research ethics and integrity.
Research Ethics Sub-Committee membership and representatives
Role Name
Chair & Representative for Health and Related Professions Professor Caroline Horton
Representative for Humanities Subject Group & Deputy Chair Professor Claudia Capancioni
Deputy Representative for Humanities Subject Group Dr. Ian Pownall
Representative for Education, Health and Lifelong Learning Lori Hall
Deputy Representative for Education, Health and Lifelong Learning Dr Claire Maskrey
Representative for Education 1 Dr. Jamila Hussein
Deputy Representative for Education 1 Dr Matt Dunn
Representative for Education 2 Dr Ashley Compton
Deputy Representative for Education 2 Phillip Yeung
Representative for LORIC & External Partnerships Kay Purle
Representative for Doctoral Programmes Dr Sheine Peart
Executive Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange Prof. Andrew Jackson
Deputy CELT Representative Dr. Claire Thomson
External Member Kate Jefferies (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Subject level Research Ethics Representatives
Subject representatives are the first point of contact for queries concerning research ethics and integrity within taught programmes (undergraduate and Master's level).
Subject Area Representative
BAPE / PTS Ashley Compton
Primary Teaching Studies Tracy Kilcoyne
Primary PGCE / SD Hannah Wells
Secondary PGCE / SD Jamila Hussein
FE ITE Stefan Fusenich
MA Education / SENCO Jess Vernon
ECS Louise Maynes
Education Studies Richard Newton
Health & Social Care Alexandra Carlin
Professional Studies Nyree Nicholson
Psychology Caroline Horton
Counselling James Relf
SENDI Lori Hall
Sport Claire Maskrey
Archaeology Martin Huggon
Business Masters Programmes Louise Boulter
Business Other Programmes Ian Pownell
English Claudia Capancioni
Foundation Year Adam Foxon
History and Military History Jack Rhoden
Sociology Gillian Johnson
Theology Adam Foxon
TESOL Kay Johnson
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