Human Research Ethics Committee
The CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee (CQUHREC) is responsible for assessing and providing clearance to any research undertaken by university staff or Research Masters or Doctorate candidates involving:
- the use of humans;
- the use of human material; and
- the use of data or records from which individual subjects may be identified.
The standard operating procedures of the Human Research Ethics Committee are in accordance with:
- National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (NHMRC);
- Ethical conduct in research with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and communities (NHMRC);
- Keeping Research on Track II (NHMRC);
- CQUniversity Code of Conduct for Research;
- CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee Terms of Reference
Consent Waivers and Exemptions
CQUniversity has granted waivers of consent for the following projects, in accordance with clause 2.3 of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research - "2.3.12 Given the importance of maintaining public confidence in the research process, it is the responsibility of each institution to make publicly accessible (for example in annual reports) summary descriptions of all its research projects for which consent has been waived under paragraphs 2.3.10 and 2.3.11".
Project Approval Number | Research Project Information |
|---|---|
22582 | On 03/09/2020 the requirement for consent was waived for the project ‘Motivational beliefs and contextual factors shaping secondary classroom music teachers’ implementation of student self-reflection practices in music performance learning,’ under 2.3.10 of the National Statement. The project uses de-identified data previously collected for research with participants’ consent. The aim of the project is to explore and determine secondary classroom music teachers' motivational beliefs and contextual factors that influence their use of student self-evaluation practices in music performance learning. |
Clearance must be sought from the Committee BEFORE the research is undertaken.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research before completing the request for clearance.
There are two (2) methods of reviewing ethical clearance: Low-Risk Review (for projects involving negligible or low risk, as defined by the National Statement), or full committee assessment - for projects involving greater than low risk. The online ethics form will self-identify which process your project will be reviewed under.
Access to the online application system is available at myresearch.cqu.edu.au, using your staff or student login as appropriate. A user manual is also available.
Regular tutorial sessions are offered on the Rockhampton campus (and other campuses as required) where researchers and students can obtain individual support with their applications.
Applicants for ethical clearance are recommended to submit their request for ethical clearance at least two (2) months prior to the date on which they will be commencing their project.
CQUHREC meets monthly and the meeting dates and closing dates for agenda items are:
2022 Schedule
| Meeting Date | Agenda Items Close |
|---|---|
Tuesday 25 January 2022 | 11 January 2022 |
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | 8 February 2022 |
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | 15 March 2022 |
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | 12 April 2022 |
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | 17 May 2022 |
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | 14 June 2022 |
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | 12 July 2022 |
Tuesday 30 August 2022 | 16 August 2022 |
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | 13 September 2022 |
Tuesday 25 October 2022 | 11 October 2022 |
| No meeting in November | |
Tuesday 6 December 2022 | 22 November 2022 |
- CQU Code of Conduct for Research
- CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee Terms of Reference
- CQUniversity Policy and Procedure for Research Involving Humans and/or Animals for Ethical Clearance
- CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee Grievance Procedure
- CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee Monitoring Policy and Procedure
- CQUniversity Human Research Ethics Committee Operating Procedure