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The Australasian Human Research Ethics Consultancy Services (AHRECS) team brings extensive experience and expertise to support your research ethics needs. We have collaborated with research ethics committees, regulatory bodies, and professional organisations across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Vietnam, ensuring compliance with international standards, including US OHRPP and ORI requirements.
Our team combines a deep theoretical understanding with a practical knowledge of regulatory frameworks. With over 20 years of collective experience, our senior consultants excel in implementing best practices in research ethics training, systems, and reforms. By partnering with AHRECS, you gain access to trusted advisors who can help you navigate complex requirements, enhance your systems, and ensure ethical excellence in your research practices.
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Constructive Voices: Implementing the 2018 updates to the National Statement and Australian Code Get answers to your questions and hear essential implementation tips The 2018 changes to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research are significant. However, identifying and meeting new requirements by…
Justice in Human Research Ethics: A Conceptual and Practical Guide
Pieper, I. & Thomson, C.J.H. Justice in Human Research Ethics: A Conceptual and Practical Guide, Monash Bioethics Review I Volume 31, Number 1, 2013 pp 99-116: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF03351345 A Series on the Four Principles of the Australian National Statement on Ethics Conduct in Human Research In this issues of the Research Ethics Monthly, Ian Pieper and…
Undue Influence in Research Between High-Income and Lower-Income Countries
Red Thaddeus D. Miguel According to the Belmont Report (1979), respect for persons incorporates two ethical convictions: individuals are to be treated as autonomous agents, and those with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection. It is because of these guiding principles that we, researchers and health practitioners, are extremely careful in planning and designing our research…
Are you attending the ‘Constructive voices’ panel discussions in November about the 2018 changes to the Australian Code and National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research?
Just a reminder these online discussions are free, but you will need to RSVP. Details below. Recordings of the sessions will be available from our subscribers area (https://www.patreon.com/ahrecs). Australian Code (2018) - 8 November 2018 https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/r41 New South Wales Thursday, 8 November at 2:30:00 pm AEDT UTC+11 hours Western Australia Thursday, 8 November at 11:30:00…
The value of respect in human research ethics: a conceptual analysis and a practical guide
Pieper, I J and Thomson CJH The value of respect in human research ethics: a conceptual analysis and a practical guide Monash Bioeth. Rev. (2014) 32:232–253 A Series on the Four Principles of the Australian National Statement on Ethics Conduct in Human Research In this issues of the Research Ethics Monthly, Ian Pieper and Colin…
Are we missing the true picture? Stop calling a moneybox, a fishing hook
It can be pleasing to see mainstream media taking an interest in research integrity, particularly when misconduct involving you or your institution is not the focus of the story. Advising HDR candidates, new supervisors and other early career researchers about predatory publishers can feel like a public service and is something that can shock your…
Constructive Voices Online Panels
The NHMRC, ARC and Universities Australia have had a busy 2018. Among other things, there is a new Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research has been revised. AHRECS will be running two free Constructive Voices online panel discussions in November. The first will consider…
Constructive Voices Online Panels – Australian Code session 08/11/2018 – Information for registrants
To register for this event complete the short form at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nsbPkzfbT6S4YWzeEekKxA Date Panel members Questions Australian Code 8th November at 14:30 AEDT MODERATOR Mark Israel . Jillian Barr (NHMRC) . Kandy White (Expert Working Committee and Director, Research Ethics and Integrity, Macquarie University) . Gary Allen (AHRECS) What are the responsibilities of institutions for implementation of the new…
Constructive Voices Online Panels – National Statement session 22/11/2018 – Information for registrants
To register for this event visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vwIWL16YT4S-lkMOXAxVtQ Date Panel members Questions National Statement 22/11/18 14:30 AEDT MODERATOR Mark Israel . Jeremy Kenner (NHMRC) . Wendy Rodgers (Chair NSRWG, Macquarie University) . Pamela Henry, ECU HREC Chair . Gary Allen (AHRECS) . 1. Jeremy, what’s new and why does it matter? . 2. Wendy, how could researchers use and…
Get access to some great resources (two examples included in this post) and support events like the Constructive Voices panels
Every month we add at least two items to the subscribers’ area. These include vignettes and other resources to use in your internally delivered professional development workshops. They are shared on a creative commons basis, so a nominated person can download selected material, load it onto a local server and use it within his or…
It’s not too late to register for today’s free webinar about the 2018 update to the National Statement
Details about the event below. While we hope to see you there in a few days we'll add a recording of the event to our website. To register for this event visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vwIWL16YT4S-lkMOXAxVtQ Date Panel members Questions National Statement 22/11/18 14:30 AEDT MODERATOR Mark Israel . Jeremy Kenner (NHMRC) . Wendy Rodgers (Chair NSRWG, Macquarie University) . Pamela…
Beneficence as a Principle in Human Research
Pieper, I. & Thomson, C.J.H. (2016) Beneficence as a Principle in Human Research. Monash Bioethics Review. 34: 117. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40592-016-0061-3 A Series on the Four Principles of the Australian National Statement on Ethics Conduct in Human Research In this issue of the Research Ethics Monthly, Ian Pieper and Colin Thomson continue their series of short summaries…
Griffith University’s implementation of the Australian Code (2018)
Dr Amanda Fernie, Manager Research Ethics & Integrity, Griffith University Dr Gary Allen, Senior Policy Officer, Griffith University AUSTRALIAN CODE (2007) At Griffith University, the implementation, operation, investigations and related professional development of/for the 2007 edition of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research is the responsibility of the Research Ethics & Integrity…
Ten ways of ensuring affordable professional development in your institution
Research institutions have a responsibility under the Australian Code to ‘Provide ongoing training and education that promotes and supports responsible research conduct for all researchers and those in other relevant roles’ (Responsibility 4). Among other things, the National Statement requires that each member of an HREC (National Statement 5.2.3c) receives professional development. Some institutions may feel that this places…
AHRECS Human research ethics workshop in Thailand
One of our consultants (Dr Lindsey Te Ata o Tu MacDonald) recently facilitated a seminar on research ethics in the department of politics and governance at Mahasarakham University, Thailand. After 5 minutes setting out the institutions and codes of Thailand, Lindsey's session was a practical 'how to guide' on research ethics for students and staff.…
The Retraction Watch Database has launched. Here’s what you need to know
We've been anticipating the launch of the Retraction Watch database because we're often asked by HDR candidates and other early career researchers how to determine if a paper has been retracted. The database is a great (and free) service for the research community. What are your hopes for the database? As a number of studies have demonstrated, retracted papers continue to…
New research integrity professional development resource
All Australian research institutions that receive NHMRC or ARC research funding or otherwise operate under the auspices of Universities Australia should be steadily working toward implementing the 2018 version of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Researchby 30 June 2019. We’d argue that all other Australian research institutions should also be working on…
Consumer Co-design for End of Life Care Discharge Project
In this issue, we are publishing an account of an end-of-life project in whose design there are some features that add to its ethical interest. Many of us are familiar with institutional policies about consumer engagement in human research and have served on project reference groups, but perhaps have less experience with the successful -…
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