Practise oriented research has become one of the main objectives of higher education. In our sector we build on a tradition of thorough research in which no violations of scientific integrity have come to light.

The Dutch Code of Conduct on Research Integrity has been binding since the 1st of October 2018 for all research that is conducted on THUAS. Additionally it serves as a framework for graduation research, research-internships and education in research skills.

The Code of Conduct names five principles for good research practice:

  • Honestly
  • Diligence
  • Transparency
  • Independence
  • Responsibility

These principles are further developed upon in 61 norms for responsible conduct in the different phases of research, from proposal to execution and reporting to publishing. The Code of Conduct encompasses duties of care: the training and supervision in relation to integrity of research, the support culture, research data management, publication, a confidential councillor and the establishment of the Ethics Committee.

Confidential councillor research integrity

Since January 2020 THUAS welcomed former lector and fellow Dr. Jos Walenkamp as confidential councillor research integrity. He is available for all those with questions concerning suspicions of violations of the Code of Conduct within THUAS. Actions that could be called into question are for example falsifying or deliberately misinterpreting research results, plagiarism or giving in to pressure from clients to alter research results. Dr. Walenkamp can support in the process of addressing these issues. If necessary he can also help in filing a complaint before the commission.

Contact the confidential councillor research integrity via [email protected].

Commission Research Integrity

THUAS established a Commission Research Integrity in light of its responsibilities following the Code of Conduct Research Integrity, which concerns itself with complaints in regards to research integrity. This committee can be reached via the confidential councillor research integrity or the secretary ([email protected]).

The Scientific Integrity Committee consists of:

  • Professor Mr. S. Taekema (chairman)
  • Professor L.J.F. Guérin (member)
  • Professor J. van Hoof (member)

Ethics Committee