Below will be a consolidated list of the research related committees and networks within UTAS.
Research College Board
This group reports to Academic Senate and Council and oversees the administration of research activity and of research training throughout the University and provides recommendations to senior staff on research related policy and funding.
Associate Deans and Directors, Research
This sub-committee provides advice to Research College Board on research related issues.
Research Degrees Committee
This group provides advice to Research College Board and its focus is on the training and programs for higher degrees by research.
Research Integrity and Ethics Sub-Committee (RIEC)
The University of Tasmania has established a sub-committee to provide advice to Research College Board on policy issues related to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and responsible research practices, including the development of new policies or changes to existing policies. The RIEC plays an important role within the University's Research Governance structure.
The RIEC will assist with driving cultural change at UTAS towards improved appreciation of research integrity and will provide input to the planning, implementation and monitoring of education and training of stakeholders on the responsible conduct of research.
The RIEC will receive and review reports on the conduct of research at UTAS, including annual reports to regulatory, statutory and funding bodies on compliance with requirements for research conduct, and will be subject to the following terms of reference.
Research Integrity Advisors
As part of the University of Tasmania's implementation of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, the University has appointed Research Integrity Advisers to promote research integrity and responsible research practices.
Health and Medical Human Research Ethics Committee
The Tasmania Health and Medical HREC is responsible for reviewing all research projects that involve the following:
- Invasive physiological, clinical, and/or medical interventions
- Research involving the use of human tissue (including blood, reproductive and other tissues)
- Human genetic research
- Staff, patients or resources of any hospital in Tasmania (both Public and Private)
Social Sciences Human Research Ethics Committee
The Tasmania Social Sciences HREC reviews all research involving human participation that does not fall within the scope of the Tasmania Health and Medical HREC.
The committee covers a broad range of research areas including psychology, sociology, arts, education, law and business.
Tasmanian Animal Ethics Committee
This committee provides advice on, and reviews any research which involves the use of animals.
Research Fellows Network
Research Administrators Network
Publications Audit Committee