Research Governance Committees

The following research governance committees operate at Western Sydney University:

Research Committee

The Research Committee is a standing committee of Academic Senate and assists the development of high-quality research strategy and practices at the University.

Human Research Ethics Committee

The Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) has the responsibility of considering the ethical implications of proposed human research studies. This responsibility includes monitoring the ethical aspects of all research studies involving human participants undertaken by the staff and students of the University.

For more information, see Human Ethics

Animal Care and Ethics Committee

All research and teaching exercises involving the use of animals must have the approval of the Animal Care and Ethics Committee (ACEC) before it can proceed. The ACEC is a representative committee made up of animal researchers, veterinarians, animal welfare representatives and independent members.

For more information, see Animal Ethics

Biosafety and Radiation Safety Committee

The Biosafety and Radiation Safety Committee (BRSC) has been established to monitor research and teaching proposals involving the use of micro-organisms of Risk Group 2 or higher, whole micro-organisms, in vivo use of imported biological products, specimens of human origin (including blood products), recombinant DNA and ionising radiation sources.

For more information, see Biosafety and Radiation Safety