Ethical conduct & biosafety
Our research development strategy promotes a culture of research committed to responsible and ethical research practices and the open exchange of ideas, freedom of expression and inquiry. We promote multidisciplinary research collaborations and connect our research with market and community needs in Australia and overseas.
Research and research training at VU reflects the following values:
- Rigour and excellence in critical inquiry
- Innovation, relevance and impact
- Integrity and ethics in research conduct
- Partnerships and collaboration
- Intellectual fulfilment.
In 'Ethical conduct & biosafety':
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Integrity of our research
Conducting ethical and responsible research with scholarly rigour and intellectual honesty. -
Research involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Principles, guidelines and protocols related to research involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at VU -
Human research ethics
Values and principles underpinning human research ethics, and the human research ethics approval and review process. -
Animal ethics
Values guiding teaching and scientific activities involving animals, and the animal ethics approval and review process. -
Biosafety
Research involving genetically modified organisms at Victoria University must be carried out in accordance with current legislation and safety principles.