Research integrity - University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is committed to research excellence and to the rigorous pursuit of new knowledge. Supportive research ethics and governance processes are the foundation for a positive culture of research integrity. We expect all students, members of staff, and other researchers using University facilities or researching under the auspices of the University to work to these standards.

How we ensure integrity

Every member of the University is expected to act with integrity in their work, and this is enshrined in the University’s Code of Ethics (PDF - 528KB). Alongside this, the Code of Practice for Research (PDF - 128KB) provides a framework for the governance of all research throughout the University.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Transfer) is the named person within the University responsible for research integrity. The administrative lead for research integrity matters is Dr Birgit Whitman, Head of Research Governance & Integrity (telephone +44 (0)7814 650 003), and queries should be directed to Birgit in the first instance.

You can also read the University’s statement on research integrity for 2022-2023 (PDF - 162KB).