University Teaching and Research Ethics Committee (UTREC)
Research involving humans and Covid-19
Last reviewed March 2022
Researchers should consider using online or remote methods if possible. Any in-person face-to-face research or research involving travel must be permissible, safe, and ethical.
For more information on research involving humans, Covid-19, and the ethical review process, see the interim guidance for research involving humans.
If you research involves the NHS see the Guidance for research involving the NHS.
Researchers must check the University coronavirus information pages and travel and fieldwork guidance frequently and before commencing any activity to ensure they are complying with current requirements:
UTREC is responsible for overseeing the ethical review and approval of the University's research activities involving human participants, their data or samples.
Information on how to apply for ethical approval or guidance on ethical issues, can be found via the research involving humans web page.
A sub-committee of UTREC also conducts the ethical review of research funders - you can find more information on the ethical funder review application page.