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Human research ethics

This section outlines these areas:

values and principles underpinning human research ethics
human research ethics approval and review process.

Human research at VUAll research involving or impacting on humans must be performed in an ethical manner.
VU Human Research Ethics Committee (VUHREC)The Committee ensures that research projects involving humans adhere to ethical and legal requirements.
HREC application & approval processTo conduct any research involving humans as participants, you must obtain approval from the VU Human Research Ethics Committee (VUHREC).
External human research ethics approvalFour types of research projects, previously approved (external to VU research projects), require review by VUHREC.
HREC post-approval reporting & proceduresChief Investigators of approved applications ensure projects continue to meet the requirements of VU’s Human Research Ethics Committees.

Acknowledgement of country

We acknowledge the Ancestors, Elders and families of the Kulin Nation (Melbourne campuses), the Eora Nation (Sydney campus) and the Yulara/Yugarapul and Turrbal Nation (Brisbane campus) who are the traditional owners of University land. As we share our own knowledge practices within the University, may we pay respect to the deep knowledge embedded within the Aboriginal community and recognise their ownership of Country.

We acknowledge that the land on which we meet, learn, and share knowledge is a place of age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the Traditional Owners living culture and practices have a unique role in the life of this region. Learn more from our Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit.

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