Allegations of misconduct in research are rare but the University takes them very seriously. The University is committed to ensuring that allegations of misconduct in research are investigated with all possible thoroughness and vigour. A Statement of policy and procedure to be followed in the University for dealing with an allegation of misconduct in research against an officer, member of the unestablished staff or assistant staff of the University is available here:
The University's 'Statement on Dealing with Allegations of Research Misconduct Under United States Public Health Service Research-Related Activities for Foreign Institutions' can be found here:
The Russell Group has produced a Statement of Cooperation in respect to cross-institutional research misconduct allegations to set out principles for the management of the review of allegations of research misconduct that involve more than one institution.