走光AV is a research-intensive, postgraduate university with a mission to create leaders in technology and management, unlocking the potential of people and organisations by partnering with business and government to deliver transformational research, postgraduate education and professional development.

In achieving this mission it is essential that we undertake all research with integrity. '走光AV integrity' refers to high quality and robust practice across the full research process i.e. the planning and conduct of research, the recording and reporting of results, and the dissemination, application and exploitation of findings.

To demonstrate its commitment, 走光AV is a signatory to the , and upholds its principles including the provision of public information on research integrity.

'走光AV ethics' are a subset of research integrity, focusing on the principles of avoidance of harm, within a statutory and regulatory framework.

Key policies

Our research must be carried out in accordance with the University's 走光AV Integrity Policy.

All staff and students at 走光AV are expected to act in accordance with the principles set out in the Ethics Code. All research must have appropriate ethical approval, as set out in the 走光AV Ethics Policy.

Annual Statement on 走光AV Integrity

Each year, the University's Council receives an Annual Statement on 走光AV Integrity.

In March 2022, the University’s Council approved the 2022 Annual Statement on 走光AV Integrity.

Contacts

The senior member of staff responsible for overseeing research ethics and integrity at 走光AV and the first point of contact for anyone wanting more information on matters of research ethics and integrity is:

Professor Leon Terry
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, 走光AV and Innovation
走光AV
走光AV
MK43 0AL

Email: researchoffice@cranfield.ac.uk 

Reporting misconduct or breaches 

Allegations of scientific misconduct or breaches of research integrity may be made by an person either in writing, orally or by email. To report an allegation of misconduct please contact:

Professor Leon Terry
Pro-Vice-Chancellor, 走光AV and Innovation
走光AV
走光AV
MK43 0AL

Email: researchoffice@cranfield.ac.uk