Research Ethics

All research conducted at Nord University should be based upon respect for the rights and welfare the participants. Consideration of participants' welfare and integrity is the basis for ethical research and takes precendence over the interests of science and society.

Research ethics regulations are an essential aspect of conducting academic research at universities. These regulations are put in place to ensure that research studies are conducted in an ethical and responsible manner at Nord.

Guidelines for processing cases of possible violations of recognised research ethical norms at Nord (pdf)

Links to external resources:
Routine for processing personal data in research.

You can find e-courses in the processing of personal data and useful resources at sikresiden.no.
You can find e-courses in research ethics and useful resources at sikresiden.no

Research Ethics
Committee

The Research Ethics Committee is Nord University's body for good research ethics. The committee is part of the university's quality assurance system and is anchored in national ethical standards and the institution's ethical guidelines.

Research Ethics Committee at Nord University.