Module 4.1: Research Ethics - Human and Animal - 04 June 2026

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Research Ethics - Human and Animal covers:

• Ethical principles in research;
• The Australian and New Zealand regulatory frameworks and guidelines including:
  • The requirements of AHEC;
  • The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research;
  • The Australian Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes;
• The Harmonisation of Multi-centre Ethical Review;
• Gene technology regulations; and
• The role of ethics administrators and other stakeholders in supporting these Codes.

Participants will learn why research requires ethical frameworks as well as understanding the key historical events that have shaped development of such frameworks.

The module is presented in three distinct sections:

• Human Ethics
• Animal Ethics
• Gene Technology and Radiation Safety

Key learning outcomes

After successfully completing this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand why we need human and animal ethics and safety frameworks;
• Understand key events in history which have led to the development of ethical principles, regulatory documents and guidelines;
• Understand key ethical principles;
• Understand how to apply ethical principles in study design;
• Understand where to apply ethical principles in ethics applications;
• Understand the different roles within ethics and safety frameworks;
• Understand regulatory environments for ethics and safety; and
• Be introduced to standard operating practices.

Who should attend

This module is suitable for:

• Those new to the research management profession;
• Research management professionalswho have specialised in a particular area and wish to broaden their knowledge; and/or
• Experienced research management professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge in a specific topic area.

Research management professionals from all organisations and institutions will benefit from this module including those from:

• Research agencies and institutes
• Medical research institutes
• Research and development corporations
• Research centres
• Government departments
• Funding bodies
• Industrial research and development teams
• Service providers
• Commercialisation bodies
• Consultancies

Accreditation Pathway

• This module forms part of the ARMS Professional Development Framework under “Ethics and Integrity”, along with:
  • Module 4.2: Research Integrity
• The module may be completed as a standalone professional development activity, or as part of a broader accreditation pathway.
• Participants from all regions may enrol. 

Presenter(s)

Dr Marina Delpin
Institute Manger, Environment Institute, Adelaide University

Format

Online workshop (Zoom)

Cost

• ARMS Member: $420 AUD (GST inclusive) - Member discount applied automatically in the shopping cart.
• Non-Member: $520 AUD (GST inclusive)

Registration

• Members: Please log in to your ARMS account and continue your registration below.
• Non-Members: Please create or sign into your free website user account to continue your registration.

Event Communications and Pre-Reading

• A registration confirmation email will be issued upon successful registration. Please note that pending payments may delay confirmation. If you require assistance, contact the ARMS Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator.
• Access to the Body of Knowledge (pre-reading), any additional study material, and the Zoom access link will be distributed approximately ten (10) days prior to the workshop.

Cancellation Policy

Should your circumstances change, and you are unable to attend this workshop, you must contact ARMSAccreditation@researchmangement.org.au by no later than 10 working days prior to the commencement of the scheduled event. ARMS will refund the full registration fee minus any administrative fees.

Should you cancel less than 10 working days prior to the commencement of this workshop, no refund will be payable but instead you may wish to send a proxy.

ARMS reserve the right to cancel, postpone or re-schedule courses and events due to minimum numbers not being reached or for other unforeseen circumstances.  In the event of a cancellation, ARMS will aim to advise all participants in writing five (5) days prior to the scheduled event and will refund the full registration fee including administrative charges within 30 days after notification.

Using Zoom

• We strongly recommend testing your Zoom access prior to the session.
• How to join a Zoom meeting
• Zoom participant controls
• For technical support, please contact your organisation’s IT team.

Enquiries

For further information, please contact the Accreditation and Member Engagement Coordinator:

• Email: ARMSAccreditation@researchmanagement.org.au
• Phone +61 8 8201 5592