A culture of responsible conduct based on the principles of research integrity and ethics underpins all research at the University of Tasmania. Each of us contributes to this best practice culture.
Integrity IQ
Went live on 28 July - Login to Integrity IQ
The University of Tasmania's online ethics management system, Integrity IQ, is an intuitive platform that allows users to manage their research ethics projects throughout the project lifecycles.
Integrity IQ offers a comprehensive in-system help section, designed with both our internal and external cohorts' access to the full suite of help self-service support materials.
How to Guide - Accessing Integrity IQ (PDF 390.6 KB)
External applicants that previously had an account in ERM will be issued an invitation to complete their account setup in Integrity IQ, once verified they will be able to continue managing their ethics projects.
External applicants that are new to the University's ethical management system can request an invitation to the system by emailing human.ethics@utas.edu.au
Comprehensive user training is available in the week before we go-live and the 2 weeks following go-live. Sessions will be recorded and available in the Integrity IQ Help pages after go-live.
We have split the training sessions by topic as you can see from the training schedule below. Please note that identical content will be covered at each of the sessions (by topic), so you only need to attend one.
Integrity IQ Overview Managing Projects | ||
| Creating projects, amendments and forms | ||
| Animal Ethics Training Certificates and Competency Assessments |
Recordings of training sessions are now available in the Help section of Integrity IQ.
Questions can be sent to RMP@utas.edu.au
Animal Research Ethics
Our Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) operates a state-wide service that reviews research involving animals in Tasmania, including research conducted at interstate University of Tasmania campuses.
Find out more at Animal Research Ethics
Human Research Ethics
Our Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) operates a state-wide service and reviews all research with or about humans, their data or tissue conducted by Tasmanian institutions, including research conducted at interstate University of Tasmania campuses.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Ethics
Best practice in the design of research projects with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples must respect and take into account additional values and cultural protocols.
Complaints and concerns
All research-related complaints and concerns will be dealt with in a timely and sympathetic manner and in compliance with;
- the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2025) - Chapter 5.7 (Complaints) or;
- the Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th edition 2013 - Section 5 (Complaints and Non-Compliance) and;
- the University Equity & Diversity Policies & Legislation and;
- Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
The Research Ethics Unit is the nominated entity to receive complaints or concerns from research participants, researchers, or other interested persons about the conduct of approved research projects by the University of Tasmania's Ethics Committees.
Individuals who wish to raise complaints or express concerns regarding the University of Tasmania's Ethics Committee's processes, decisions, or conduct, they can be submitted directly to the Research Ethics Unit.
Research Ethics Unit contact
- Animal Ethics Research: Animal.Ethics@utas.edu.au
- Human Ethics Research: Human.Ethics@utas.edu.au