Research governance
Our Research and Research Partnerships Team is responsible for developing and monitoring °®ÆＧ policy and providing guidance and support to researchers in the area of research governance, integrity and ethics.
The °®ÆＧ has three departments which undertake research and studies, called Central Academic Bodies.
As noted in Ordinance 11:
Governance overview
In 2021, the °®ÆＧ approved a new governance structure. The °®ÆＧ’s research integrity framework including research policies are overseen by the °®ÆＧ Research Committee which reports to the °®ÆＧ Academic Board. The Research Ethics Committee, which oversees all ethical matters on behalf of the °®ÆＧ, reports to the Research Committee.
- Academic Board: terms of reference and
- The Research Committee – terms of reference and membership [pdf]
- Research Ethics Committee – terms of reference and membership [pdf]
Research and Engagement activities (including Public Engagement and Knowledge Exchange) fall under the remit of the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research & Engagement), Professor Jo Fox who is the chair of the Research Committee, a member of the Vice-Chancellor Executive Group and a standing member of the Academic Board. The Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research & Engagement) aims to lead the °®ÆＧ’s endeavours in the continuous improvement of its policies, guidance, and practices of research integrity. 
Research Services supports the Central °®ÆＧ Departments (the School of Advanced Study, Senate House Library, °®ÆＧ of London Institute in Paris and °®ÆＧ of London Worldwide), overseeing all aspects of pre- and post-award research management, research governance, ethics and integrity, compliance with institution’s and funders’ regulations and the provision of research business intelligence.
We support the °®ÆＧ to realise the benefits of the humanities and social sciences for society, to advocate for their importance, and to provide the infrastructure to enable new discoveries and innovation in research practice and theory.
If you wish to apply to an externally funded scheme via the °®ÆＧ of London, please ensure that you have read the Procedures on Research Grant Applications and Contracts.
You can contact Research Services by emailing research@london.ac.uk. Any query related to ethical matters should be addressed to research.ethics@london.ac.uk.
Research support contacts for specific enquiries:
| Research support contacts | |
|---|---|
| Andrew Fairweather-Tall | Head of Research & Research Partnerships andrew.fairweathertall@london.ac.uk |
| Hanna James | Research Services Manager hanna.james@london.ac.uk |
| Telephone | + 44 (0)207 862 8662 |
| Jaimie Henderson | Research Operations Officer jaimie.henderson@london.ac.uk |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 862 8825 |
| Madu Gebermeskel | Research Support Officer (Finance) madu.gebermeskel@london.ac.uk |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 862 8654 |
To realise its research strategy to pursue academic excellence, the °®ÆＧ of London is committed to maintaining the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of academic research. The °®ÆＧ regards it as fundamental that research must be conducted, and the results of research disseminated, honestly, accurately and in accordance with professional standards.
The °®ÆＧ’s overarching governance framework covers all research undertaken under the °®ÆＧ aegis (i.e.: all research generated by the °®ÆＧ academic departments: School of Advanced Study, °®ÆＧ of London in Paris and °®ÆＧ of London Worldwide). It includes the following policies and protocols:
- Research Integrity & Annual Statements
- Code of Good Practice in Research includes - Policies and Procedures for investigating allegations of misconduct in academic research (Students, Staff, Fellows) [being revised]
- Research Ethics Policy and Procedures includes:
- Data Protection and Academic Research Policy & Guidance 
- Open Access Policy & Guidance
- Research Data Management Policy & Guidance
- Social Media Policy & Guidance [being revised] includes:
- Using online platforms, inc. social media, when undertaking research under the UOL auspices - Usage Protocols and Guidance
- Safeguarding Policy and Procedures
The policies and protocols apply to all staff, taught (with research components and research students of the °®ÆＧ and who and to those who are not members of the °®ÆＧ but are conducting research under its auspices, such as Fellows and academic consultants (all categories hereafter referred to as ‘researchers’).
