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Latest Guide Research Ethics

How to Assess Risk in Online Survey Research

A survey feels low-risk because it's easy to run — that's not the same as actually being low-risk.

5th August 2026 • 3 min read

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19th July 2026 4 min read

Participant Protection

Informed Consent in the Digital Age: Best Practice for Online and Remote Studies

Consent used to mean a signature on a form in front of a researcher. Now it often happens on a phone screen, days before any contact at all. The evidence suggests digital consent can be genuinely better, not just more convenient, if it's built to be.

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28th June 2026 4 min read

Research Ethics

What Ethics Committees Actually Look For When Reviewing an Application

Ethics review can feel like a black box from the outside. Here's what reviewers are really assessing — and how to put together an application that gives them what they need.

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7th June 2026 4 min read

Research Ethics

What Is Ethical Research? Key Principles and Pitfalls

Ethical research forms the backbone of scientific integrity. As global standards evolve and scrutiny increases, understanding the essential principles — and pitfalls — has never been more important for researchers, sponsors, and the wider public.

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