University of Greenwich

Our policies and procedures of governance ensure that the University delivers its goals within a transparent set of fair and ethical guidelines.

The university recognises its obligations to uphold the integrity of academic research, and is committed to ensuring and supporting research integrity (2025).

The University has a research ethics governance structure to ensure that research requiring ethical approval is reviewed by the appropriate ethics committee.

Overseeing the registration, progression and recommendations for the award of research degrees for research students in Schools and Institutes comprising Faculties.

Responsible for the strategic development of the research and enterprise environment and activities of the University and the delivery of research degree provision.

In preparation for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) the university is undertaking an annual cycle of assessment entitled Greenwich REF Assessment Trials (GREAT).

The university has been successful in gaining the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research accreditation, demonstrating its commitment to improving the working conditions and career development of researchers.

The University of Greenwich are signatories to the revised Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers (Researcher Development Concordat). The Concordat aims to set the gold standard in employment and support for researchers and researcher careers in higher education in the UK, recognising that talented researchers are vital for the HEI sector and a wide range of other employment sectors.