Research Ethics@SU
Stellenbosch University (SU) is committed to applying the values of equity, participation, transparency, service, tolerance and mutual respect, dedication, scholarship, responsibility and academic freedom in all its activities (as contained in the SU Vision Statement). This includes, by definition all the research conducted at the University.
SU is also of the view that good science assumes ethical acceptability according to internationally acceptable norms and that the responsibility for this lies with every person conducting research under auspices of SU.
The University has four Ethics Review Committees, 1. SU Animal Care and Use Committee (SU ACUC), 2. Research Ethics Committee: Human Research (Non-Health), 3. Health Research Ethics Committee: Human Research and Clinical Trials and 4. Research Ethics Committee: Environment- and Bio-safety all functioning under the Senate Research Ethics Committee.
These committees have a vital function in ensuring that all research activities at SU are conducted within national and international accepted standards and legislation with respect to ethics in research.
Procedure for the Investigation of Research Misconduct at Stellenbosch University
Ethics