Research Integrity and Governance
Southern Cross University is committed to encouraging our researchers and research students to conduct their research with integrity and comply with relevant legislation and standards across the sector.
Responsible Conduct of Research
All staff, students and affiliates of Southern Cross University who are involved in research should be familiar with and must comply with:
- Southern Cross University Research Responsible Conduct Policy - under review
- Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2018)
For further information please see our listing of relevant policies and statements.
Research Governance
At Southern Cross University research governance is facilitated through the following committees:
- The Research Committee
- Higher Degrees Research Committee
- Human Research Ethics Committee
- Animal Care and Ethics Committee
Committee Key Contacts
Research Committee
Secretary: Louise Gordon
t: +61 7 5589 3083
e: louise.gordon@scu.edu.au
Higher Degrees Research Committee
Secretary: Jill Townsend
t: +61 2 6626 9147
e: hdrc@scu.edu.au
Human Research Ethics
Chair: Emeritus Professor Colleen Cartwright
t: +61 7 5589 3210
e: colleen.cartwright@scu.edu.au
Secretary: Ethics Manager
t: +61 2 6620 3611
e: ethics.lismore@scu.edu.au
Animal Care and Ethics
Chair: Associate Professor Brendan Kelaher
t: +61 2 6648 3920
e: brendan.kelaher@scu.edu.au
Secretary: Ethics Manager
t: +61 2 6620 3611
e: animalethics.lismore@scu.edu.au