How to Report Bad Research Practice
What is Bad Research Practice (Misconduct)
To find out what constitutes 'misconduct in research', please refer to Section 2 in the Research Misconduct Policy It is important to recognise that genuine errors do occur and can, in general, be managed effectively at source. We also recognise that research misconduct may happen in an environment where there is also bullying, harassment or discrimination: A complaint of this nature can be reported via the online form and will be addressed by a suitable member of staff.
Good Research Practice Champions and Advisers
Good Research Practice Champions and Advisers:
Each College has nominated a senior academic colleague who has a role in promoting good research practice and may investigate repeated errors or mistakes to determine what remedial action is required.
Each School also has a good research practice adviser who is there to promote good research practice and is also a first point of call should anyone wihs to discuss a potential misconduct issue. You can find out who your Good Research Practice Champion and Adviser are on our web pages
Research Governance and Integrity Team
Research Governance and Integrity Inbox:
Any member of the University who believes that an act of research misconduct has occurred or is occurring should initially report this to their School Good Research Practice Adviser. If for any reason that is not appropriate they can contact another School Good Research Practice Adviser, the College Good Research Practice Champion or the Research Integrity Team directly at research-integrity@gla.systa-s.com
Anyone external to the University can report suspected research misconduct can also be reported directly to the Research Integrity Team via the confidential email box research-integrity@gla.systa-s.com. All allegations received centrally will be reviewed by the Named Person for Research Misconduct, Professor Martin Hendry.
Anonymous Reporting Form
Anonymous Reporting Form:
We are aware that in some cases individuals may not wish to report any breaches of good research practice of misconduct due to fear of repercussion. As such we now have an anonymous reporting form that can capture any details of your allegations without the need to disclose your personal details.
Click here to use Anonymous Reporting Form
Please note that if you choose not to be contactable and do not provide enough information about your complaint, we may not be able to investigate.