As an entity within Stellenbosch University (SU), CST researchers must adhere to SU institutional policies and practices, including the university’s approach to ethics management.

The Research Ethics Committee exists to ensure the integrity of research, the ethical treatment of participants, academic rigour, and institutional quality control. An ethical approach to research protects research participants, the researcher themselves, and the research process.

On behalf of the Departmental Ethics Screening Committee, Wendy McCallum recently presented an overview of the ethics application process, looking at why it is important, what it entails, and helpful hints. Reviewers have picked up some recurring issues in ethics applications and Wendy’s presentation provides guidance on how to avoid them.

The presentation notes can be accessed here and the recording of the presentation can be viewed below.