Ethics Committee (AUT) [ID1101049170] (Corporate Name)

AUTEC is an institutional ethics committee which is accredited by the Health Research Council of New Zealand. AUTEC reports annually to Council and to the Health Research Council. A copy of the annual report is forwarded to Academic Board for information.

The purposes of AUTEC are:.

To review or provide for the review of all proposed research and teaching projects being undertaken by staff or students at the University and involvinghuman participants.

To provide advice and assistance with regard to ethical principles to anyone undertaking such research or teaching projects.

To provide an avenue for handling complaints or queries regarding ethical standards of research and teaching.

To provide comment and guidance on all aspects of institutional ethics, including the public image of the University, the use of assets of the University, ethical aspects of institutional research and other matters referred to AUTEC from time to time.