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Teaching time may be used for appropriate evaluation of courses, programs, services and functions of the University.
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Where there is a clear educational benefit to the students involved, research activities may be conducted in class time with the prior approval of the Head of School, following consultation with the course coordinator, where appropriate, and lecturer.
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It is acceptable for students to be approached after the end of a class, for the purposes of introducing a research project and inviting their participation, with the prior approval of the Head of School, course coordinator where appropriate, and lecturer;
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Where students are being approached during or after the end of a class, there is to be no coercion from academic staff involved in the teaching unit. The introduction of the research project to students is to be undertaken by a person who does not have teaching and/or assessment responsibilities for those students, and students are advised of their right not to participate.
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All research activity involving students requires the prior approval of the Human Research Ethics Committee.
