Research Integrity
At CQUniversity, we are committed to nurturing a research environment that is honest, ethical, and conscientious. We proudly uphold the principles set forth in the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, which include:
HONESTY: Ensuring integrity in the development, reporting, and execution of research.
RIGOUR: Maintaining high standards in all aspects of research.
TRANSPARENCY: Clearly declaring interests and openly sharing research methodologies, data, and findings.
FAIRNESS: Treating all individuals with equity and respect.
RESPECT: Valuing the contributions of research participants, the broader community, animals, and the environment.
RECOGNITION: Acknowledging the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to be involved in research that impacts them.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking responsibility for the entire research process.
PROMOTION: Advocating for responsible research practices.
Our research endeavors are guided by these principles, ensuring that all activities align with our Code of Conduct for Research. This policy outlines our specific expectations and standards.
Should there be any deviations from these standards or the Australian Code, we will address them through the procedures detailed in the NHMRC's Guide to Managing and Investigating Potential Breaches of the Code.
If you become aware of or think there may have been a breach of the Australian Code, please contact one of the University’s Research Integrity Advisors (listed below).
The Research Integrity Advisor will advise whether the matter relates to a potential breach of the Australian Code and may assist you to submit a formal complaint to the University for Preliminary Assessment.
The University is committed to proportional, fair, impartial, timely, transparent, and confidential handling of concerns and complaints.
The University process to manage complaints is in accordance with the NHMRC Guide.
Research Integrity Advisors
- Professor Santina Bertone, School of Business and Law s.bertone@cqu.edu.au
- Dr Linda Pfeiffer, School of Education and the Arts l.pfeiffer@cqu.edu.au
- A/Professor Preethi Preethichandra, School of Engineering & Technology d.preethichandra@cqu.edu.au
- Professor Tania Signal, School of Health, Medical & Applied Sciences t.signal@cqu.edu.au
- A/Professor Tracy Flenady, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences t.flenady@cqu.edu.au
- Dr Ann-Marie Priest, School of Access Education. a.priest@cqu.edu.au
- Dr Andrew Fenning, Animal Ethic Committee. a.fenning@cqu.edu.au
- A/Professor Rob Stanton, Human Research Ethics Committee. r.stanton@cqu.edu.au
- Dr Jason Steel, Institutional BioSafety Committee, j.steel@cqu.edu.au
- A/Professor Nicole Flint, School of Health, Medical & Applied Sciences n.flint@cqu.edu.au
- A/Prof Melanie Hayman, School of Health, Medical & Applied Sciences m.j.hayman@cqu.edu.au
- Dr Grace Vincent, School of Health, Medical & Applied Sciences g.vincent@cqu.edu.au
- Dr Vicki Pascoe, School of Education and the Arts v.pascoe@cqu.edu.au
Alternatively, you can choose to submit your concern in writing directly to the Vice-President Research by email to vp-research@cqu.edu.au.
