June 2, 2020 Given persisting public health recommendations to maintain social distancing and to adhere to other related safety precautions, Western University’s research ethics boards (REBs) encourage all researchers to exercise sound judgment and to…
Following campus-wide consultations, Western Research will be implementing mandatory human research ethics training for all study team members, including faculty, librarians, archivists, students, postdoctoral scholars and staff, beginning on the following dates: All students (including…
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Western Research has elected to move to a virtual conference model. Starting May 26 through to June 25, they will be offering seminars and workshops every Tuesday and Thursday…
In response to a request from the research community, the Secretariat on Responsible Conduct of Research has prepared a message on the application of the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans, TCPS…
March 19th, 2020Given the evolving circumstances with COVID19 Western’s Research Ethics Boards (REB) encourage all researchers with active protocols to evaluate the necessity of ongoing study activities at this time, and if needed, to make…
March 13, 2020. Memo from Erika Basile, Director, Research Ethics and Compliance Office, Western University Impact of COVID-19 on Western University Research Ethics Board (REB) approved Studies Given rapidly evolving circumstances presented by COVID-19, Western’s…
The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is hosting: Human Research Ethics from a Research on Teaching and Learning Perspective Katelyn HarrisEthics Officer Friday, February 28, 2020 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Centre for Teaching…
Several changes to the Office of Human Research Ethics services and processes have recently occurred – including the introduction of new forms, and updates to guidelines and templates. Please be aware that with the introduction…
Reminder of new forms: new Research Ethics Board (REB) application forms (currently in .PDF format) will be available in WREM, effective January 2020. These include: Multi-jurisdictional Research application form -Used to help researchers determine if…
Registration is now open, and the full program posted, for the third biennial Research Western Conference. On offer is a comprehensive series of collaborative workshops and presentations to assist Western’s researchers and scholars in navigating…
