Training and induction

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• Researchers (staff and students) applying for ethical approval

  This training is for staff and students who plan on making an application for ethical approval and is focused on helping researchers understand how to obtain ethical approval as quickly and easily as possible.

  Face to face training

  There are currently no face to face in-person training sessions due to Covid. If your School would like to arrange an ad-hoc in-person session please contact us.

  Online training

  Moodle module: Ethical application and review at the University of St Andrews

  The online Moodle module covers the basics of ethical application and review at the University. This is a mandatory course of School ethics committee members but is optional for all researchers, students and staff. There is a quiz at the end of each section to test your knowledge, plus links and resources throughout the module.

   

  For any queries relating to training sessions or the Moodle module contact utrecmail@st-andrews.ac.uk

• School ethics committee members

  Online training

  Training is mandatory for every member of a School Ethics Committee (SEC) and must be refreshed every three years. There is now an online training module available via Moodle and you will be sent a link to enrol as soon as your Convenor has let the UTREC office know you are a new member or when your training needs refreshed.

  If you have not received this email or cannot locate it, you can find the course here: 

  Moodle module: Ethical application and review at the University of St Andrews

  The training module is focused on key aspects of the ethical review process at the University, including why and how it is done, and includes an overview of the application form.

  This replaces the previously offered 2-hour face-to-face training. Note that for your training to be marked as 'complete' you must pass the three end of section quizzes. 

  In-person training

  If your School ethics committee, or School more broadly, would like to arrange an in-person training or Q&A type session, please get in touch. 

   

   

  If you have any questions about training, email utrecmail@st-andrews.ac.uk

• School ethics committee administrators

  This training is for staff who act as administrators for their School ethics committee.

  The session focuses on how to use the central database.

  The session is 15 to 30 minutes long and takes place at the administrator’s desk.

  These can be arranged throughout the year, when required, by emailing the UTREC office: utrecmail@st-andrews.ac.uk

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• School ethics committee convenors

  When there is a change in the convenor of a School ethics committee, a handover meeting should be arranged between the outgoing and incoming convenors and a member of staff from the UTREC office.

  This meeting should be arranged by the convenors.

• University teaching and research ethics committee members

  When a SEC convenor joins UTREC, the UTREC office is happy to provide them with a brief induction to UTREC ahead of their first meeting.

  These sessions can be arranged as required and typically take 15 to 30 minutes to complete.

  This should be arranged by the SEC convenor emailing the UTREC office: utrecmail@st-andrews.ac.uk.