Menu RESEARCH AND ETHICS COMMITTEE Purpose To support the work of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise in ensuring that the research environment and management of ethical considerations meet the strategic needs of the University and the expectations of external stakeholders. For this purpose, the term “research” includes knowledge exchange and consultancy. Terms of reference The Research and Ethics Committee will be responsible for: Advising the Academic Board on strategies relating to the development and enhancement of research and the research environment The review, approval, and implementation of policies and procedures relating to research and ethics Ensuring that external expectations and statutory requirements relating to research and ethics are met Advising on any other matters referred by the Academic Board. Membership Professor John Strachan - Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise (Chair) Dr Andy Salmon - Pro Vice-Chancellor External (Deputy Chair) Professor Jeremy Bradshaw - Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Doctoral), University of Bath (External member) Jasmine Smail - Vice-President Education, Students' Union Professor Rebecca McGuire-Snieckus - Head of School of Sciences Dr Tanvir Bush - Early stage researcher, School of Education Eri Mountbatten-O'Malley - Mid career researcher, School of Education Dr Samantha Walton - Research professor/reader, School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities Richard Taylor - Deputy Directory of Library and Learning Services Nicky Brothwell - Human Resources Business Partner Sarah Priston - Research Support Manager Dr Neil Strevett - Academic Policy Adviser (Secretary) You might also be interested in ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE AND POLICY ACADEMIC BOARD GOVERNANCE RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE Edit section | Website feedback to web@bathspa.ac.uk

Menu GOVERNANCE Governance comprises the oversight and management of the University Corporate governance is a system by which organisations are directed, managed and controlled. It is the process by which the University's objectives are established, achieved and monitored. At Bath Spa it concerns the relationships and responsibilities between the Board of Governors, the Vice-Chancellor, Academic Board, and relevant stakeholders within a legal and regulatory framework. "Every institution is headed by a governing body who are collectively responsible for overseeing the institution’s activities, determining its future direction, and fostering an environment in which the institutional mission is achieved, and the potential of all students is realised." HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COUNCIL FOR ENGLAND Governance and leadership Board of Governors Academic Board University Leadership Underpinning the governance and leadership structures of the University, we operate within framesworks set by Government, regulators, and our own internal policies. It is these processes by which the University's Governors and leadership team ensure our objectives are established, achieved and monitored. Policies, frameworks, and standards POLICIES FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE LEGAL FRAMEWORK ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE AND POLICY Edit section | Website feedback to web@bathspa.ac.uk