Research Integrity Advisors

As part of the University's implementation of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, we have established the new position of Research Integrity Adviser. This initiative relates to Part B of the Code, which provides institutions with direction on how to respond to an allegation that research has not been conducted responsibly.

The Code's framework for receiving and resolving allegations states that institutions must appoint one or more senior staff members as advisers in research integrity. Advisers are to be people with research experience, wisdom, analytical skills, empathy, knowledge of the University’s policy and management structure, and familiarity with the accepted practices in research.

The adviser can be approached in confidence to advise a staff member, student or affiliate who is unsure about a research conduct issue and may be considering whether to make an allegation. The adviser will discuss the matter, the Code and the policies and procedures of the University, and explain the options for taking action. The adviser must not make contact with the person who is the subject of the allegation, and he or she must not be involved in any subsequent inquiry, nor be involved in a case if he or she has a relevant conflict of interest.

This initiative is intended to complement the process outlined in the University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement 2010 - 2013 for allegations of general misconduct, which must be adhered to for all allegations of research misconduct. The basic approach remains always to seek resolution at the local level, only escalating the case where resolution has not been achieved.

University procedures for dealing with research student misconduct are contained in the Rules for Student Conduct. Internal complaints are reported to the Dean of Graduate Studies, and external complaints to the Vice-Chancellor.

We have six advisers: one from each Faculty, as well as an additional adviser based at the Waite Campus.

Current Research Integrity Advisors are:

	Vacant Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Campus: North Terrace
	A/Prof Vivienne Moore Faculty of Health Sciences Campus: North Terrace/Royal Adelaide Hospital
	Prof Ngaire Naffine Faculty of Professions Campus: North Terrace
	Prof Anthony Roberts Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences Campus: North Terrace
	Prof Steve Tyerman Faculty of Sciences Campus: Waite
	Prof John Wallace Faculty of Sciences Campus: North Terrace