Key links
- University policies
- RIACC Meeting dates and minutes (restricted access)
- SharePoint site for access to papers(restricted access)
- UniSA Framework for the Responsible Conduct of Research
Research Integrity, Accountability and Compliance Committee
About the committee
Research Integrity, Accountability and Compliance Committee (RIACC) is a subcommittee of Academic Board. The Chair of RIACC is the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President: Research and Innovation.
RIACC subcomittees:
Terms of reference
- To promote the responsible conduct of research and ensure that the institution has in place policies and processes (refer UniSA Framework for the Responsible Conduct of Research) which meet the requirements of the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
- To monitor institutional compliance with appropriate legislation and codes governing research ethics, integrity and safety
- To monitor the provision of training and education programs and other resources, to ensure University staff and students are aware of compliance and accountability requirements arising from adherence to national research ethics, integrity and safety legislation and codes
- To approve annual research ethics and safety reports as required by legislation prior to submission to external regulatory bodies
Membership
| Prof Sakkie Pretorius | Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President, Research and Innovation |
| Assoc Prof Bernie Hughes | Chair, Human Research Ethics Committee |
| Prof Ian Richards | Chair, National Statement Steering Committee |
| Assoc Prof Bernie Hughes | Chair, Institutional Biosafety Committee |
| Dr Euan Smith | Chair, Chemical and Nanomaterials Subcommittee |
| Dr Tracey Swift | Director: Research and Innovation Services |
| Prof Phil Weinstein | Dean of Graduate Studies |
| A coordinator from the University's Advisors on Research Integrity (to be appointed) | |
| Prof Helen McCutcheon | Representative of the Heads of School (alternate A/Prof Michele Simons) |
| Assoc Prof Pat Buckley | Representative of the Deans of Research |
| Mr Mark Gladigau | Acting Director Human Resources |
| Dr Julia Nicholls | Animal Welfare Officer |
| vacant | Manager: Research Capacity and Compliance |
| Ms Vicki Allen | Ethics and Compliance Officer (Executive Officer) |

