Research Misconduct

In line with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity, Aston University has set in place specific procedures for dealing with allegations of research misconduct.

Notwithstanding the University’s Whistleblowing Policy, all employees and students, including those holding honorary contracts and individuals authorised to work on University premises, have a responsibility to report to the University any concerns about misconduct in research whether this has been witnessed or for which there are reasonable grounds for suspicion. Failure by a member of staff or student to report research misconduct may constitute concealment of research misconduct.

As outlined in our Research Misconduct Policy, you can raise a concern in writing to:

Matt Richards
Research Integrity Officer
Main Building
Aston University, Aston Triangle
B4 7ET

Formal complaints of research misconduct, including from current Aston staff and students who feel they have been affected by research misconduct, should be reported to Matt Richards via email.

Allegations which are anonymous or where there is no specific complainant will only be considered at the discretion of the Research Integrity and Governance Manager, considering the seriousness of the concerns raised and the likelihood of confirming the concerns from alternative and credible sources/ evidence.