Training/Workshops
Research Ethics and Integrity training programme 2026
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Date |
Day |
Training Calendar |
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19 February 2026 |
Thursday |
The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, structures, processes, and procedures.
Registration link: https://nwu.libcal.com/event/16253370 |
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13 March 2026 |
Friday |
Enhancing Research Ethics Committee (REC) Operational Efficiency: Alignment with NDoH 2024 (v3.1) Guidelines and SCRE requirements
Objective: To strengthen the operational efficiency of Research Ethics Committees (RECs) within the NWU by enhancing understanding of REC fundamentals and promoting alignment with the NWU-Ethics Policy, SCRE requirements and NDoH 2024 (v3.1).
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/JbTtQrgt3so7yZyq5
Targeted Audience: REC Administrators, REC members &Master and PhD |
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20 March 2026 |
Friday |
Foundations of Research Ethics Universal Principles & Cultural Applications
Objective: To introduce the fundamental concepts, principles, and historical foundations of research ethics, and to enhance participants’ understanding of the ethical responsibilities involved in conducting research.
Time: 09:00 to 12:00
Targeted Audience: Honors, Master and PhD and Supervisors, & REC Members
Registration link: https://forms.gle/M9n62AjouGogk3E3A |
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21 April 2026 |
Tuesday |
Ethical Considerations in Informed Consent process:
Objective: To enhance researchers’ and REC members’ understanding of ethical requirements in the informed consent process to ensure ethical and compliant research practices.
Time: 09:00 to 13:00
Registration links: https://forms.gle/nXrnseQBeSxUu1THA
Targeted Audience: Honors, Master and PhD and Supervisors & REC Members |
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29 April 2026 |
Wednesday |
Post-Approval Requirements in Research Ethics: Overview of NDoH 2024 (v3.1) requirements.
Objective: To enhance understanding and implementation of post-approval requirements in research ethics in accordance with National Department of Health (NDOH) guidelines
Registration Links: https://forms.gle/ZTgb2xy57ubRvAfT9
Targeted Audience: Honors, Master and PhD and Supervisors, REC Members |
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08 May 2026 |
Friday |
Emerging Ethical Challenges in Neurogenethics and Genomics: What Researchers and Ethics Committees Need to Know
Objective: To equip participants with a practical understanding of emerging ethical challenges in neurogenethics and genomics, and to strengthen their capacity to identify, anticipate, and manage these challenges in research design, review, and governance.
Time: 09:00 to 13:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/PJ7i9iK2uqGRWgFHA
Target: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors.
NB: This workshop is only intended for NWU staff Members only |
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18 May 2026 |
Monday |
The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, structures, processes, and procedures
Time: 10:00 to 13:00
Registration link: https://nwu.libcal.com/event/16253374
Target audience: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors |
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25 June 2026 |
Thursday |
Publication Ethics and Collaboration in Research
Objective: This workshop aims to enhance participants’ understanding of ethical principles of publication practices and research collaboration. It seeks to build capacity to identify and prevent unethical practices such as authorship disputes, questionable research practices, and conflicts of interest. The workshop further promotes responsible, transparent, and equitable collaboration across disciplines and institutions. Ultimately, it supports the strengthening of a culture of research integrity and accountability.
Time: 09-00 to 13:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/N7krgk6SjTDkuJPRA
Target audience: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors
NB: This workshop is only intended for NWU staff Members only. |
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07 July 2026 |
Tuesday |
Ethical issues in Environmental Research
Objective: This workshop aims to enhance participants’ understanding of ethical issues in environmental research, digital health, and data governance. It seeks to strengthen the ability to identify and manage risks related to privacy, consent, equity, and data stewardship.
Time: 09:00 to 13:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/C6RDtFzCsxxViMGc8
Target audience: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors.
NB: This workshop is only intended for NWU staff Members only. |
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05 August 2026 |
Wednesday |
Animal Research Ethics in Compliance with SANS Standards
Objective: This training aims to equip participants with a solid understanding of ethical principles in animal research and the application of biosafety practices. It focuses on ensuring the protection of researchers, animals, and the environment while promoting responsible and compliant conduct. Participants will gain practical knowledge to implement ethical and biosafety standards effectively in their research activities.
Time: 09:00 to 16:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/h5DzSVhmkNENqiUc8
NB: This will be an in-person training in Mafikeng Campus; venue will be communicated closer to the date. |
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Target audience: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors
NB: This workshop is only intended for NWU staff Members only. |
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20 August 2026 |
Thursday |
The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, structures, processes, and procedures.
Time: 10:00 to 13:00
Registration link: https://nwu.libcal.com/event/16253375 |
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17 September 2026 |
Thursday |
Ethical and Responsible Use of AI Across Research Processes
Objective: To equip researchers with the knowledge and skills to understand, identify, and apply ethical principles and responsible practices in the use of AI throughout all stages of the research process.
Time: 10:00 -13:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/U9TMVfcdm3nKF3qj6
Target audience: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors |
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06 October 2026 |
Wednesday |
Community-Based Research: The implication of Indigenous vs Decolonising Research Ethics: A Comparative Perspective
Objective: To enable researchers to understand the difference between Indigenous and decolonising ethical principles in community-engaged research, fostering culturally sensitive, respectful, and socially responsible research practices through a comparative perspective
Time: 09:00 to 13:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/SzpHrJbhBav6SKs27
Target audience: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors |
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13 October 2026 |
Tuesday |
POPIA Compliance in Research Environment
Objective: POPIA requires a shift in how we think about informed consent, data security, and the rights of research participants. At the same time, longstanding ethical principles such as respect for persons, beneficence, and justice remain at the heart of responsible research. This workshop aims to engage internal stakeholders at NWU within Research and Innovation in a discussion to explore responsible data sharing practices:
Time: 10:00 to 13:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/hdVLpuP4WFn7TbTy5
Target audience: Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors |
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05 November 2026 |
Thursday |
The NWU Integrated Research Integrity Management System (IRIMS): Concepts, structures, processes, and procedures.
Registration link: https://nwu.libcal.com/event/16253376 |
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25 November 2026 |
Wednesday |
NWU-Global Ethics Day
Theme: Promoting an inclusive research environment to ensure responsible conduct of Research.
Objective: This workshop will convene experts in research integrity, research ethics, in denary research and innovation to exchange best practices, foster networking across NWU faculties, and advance an inclusive research environment that upholds responsible research conduct.
Time: 09:30 to 16:00
Registration link: https://forms.gle/f8iP49KaHEWtaLhN6
Target audience: Research deans for R&I, Research Director, RIO, REC chairs, Academics, REC members, REC administrators and Supervisors |
Research Ethics and Integrity training programme 2025
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13 March 2025 Research Ethics Training Workshop for REC Administrators & Members Ethics training workshop |
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24 April 2025 Supervisors as Mirrors for Emerging Ethics webinar |
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13 May 2025 Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Ethics: An African Perspective on Community Engagement and Fostering Ubuntu Ethics workshop |
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21 May 2025 Practical Guide to the Ethical Use of AI in Research (1) Integrity workshop |
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22 May 2025 Practical Guide to the Ethical Use of AI in Research (2) Integrity workshop |
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5 Aug 2025 POPIA Compliance in the Research Environment Ethics workshop |
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2 September 2025 The Role of Policy and Governance in Shaping the Research Environment Ethics workshop |
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21 July 2025 Peer Review Webinar for Emerging and Established Researchers Integrity webinar |
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23 October 2025 Research Integrity in Academia (1) Integrity training |
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24 October 2025 Research Integrity in Academia (2) Integrity training |
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IRIMS training 2025
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20 February 2025: 09:00-17:00 (first) |
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| 19 May 2025: 10:00-13:00 (second) | |
| 21 August 2025: 10:00-13:00 (third) | |
| 6 November 2025:: 10:00-13:00 (fourth) |
Previous training programmes
2025
12 March- Information Day and Presentation
13 March-Advanced Training and Presentation
24 April- Latest Session and Presentation
21-22 May Practical Guide to the Ethical Use of AI in Research (1) Integrity workshop materials:
Recap: AI and Research Integrity for Postgraduate Students Wednesday, 21 May
Recap: AI and Research Integrity for Postgraduate Students Wednesday, 21 May
Recap: AI and Research Integrity for Postgraduate Students Wednesday, 21 May
Recap: AI and Research Integrity for Postgraduate Students Wednesday, 21 May
2024
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Date |
Mode (Virtual/in person) |
Topic: |
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23 February 2024 |
Hybrid (Potch Campus) |
Workshop: Equipping the NWU REC Administrators on key responsibilities, processes, and best practices in ensuring the practical and ethical review of research protocols within the NWU research environment. |
| 19 April 2024 |
Hybrid (Mafikeng Campus) Speaker: Zander Janse van Rensburg (NWU |
The Implications of AI in the Research Environment and Preserving Academic Integrity |
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24 May 2024 |
Hybrid Speaker: Dr Jacintha Toohey |
Publication Ethics: Promoting Intellectual Property Rights and Responsible Authorship at the NWU Research Environment |
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03 July 2024 |
Hybrid Speaker: Dr Retha Visagie (UNISA) |
Understanding Research Data Management within the Research Environment with a Focus on POPIA Regulations, Secondary Data Use and Analyses, Social Media (Day 1) |
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04 July 2024 |
Hybrid Speaker: Dr Retha Visagie (UNISA) |
Understanding Research Data Management within the Research Environment with a Focus on POPIA Regulations, Secondary Data Use and Analyses, social media (Day 2) |
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07 October 2024 |
Hybrid Speaker: Dr Kirstin Krauss (WWIS) |
Research Integrity and Artificial Intelligence |
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11 October 2024 |
Virtual Speaker: Mr Sidney Englebrecht (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) |
Generative AI’s Impact on Research and Education |
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17 October 2024 |
In-Person (Potch Campus) Speaker: Marzelle Haskings (Pharma-Ethics) |
REC Members Training ( Day 1) |
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18 October 2024 |
In-Person (Potch Campus) Speaker: Marzelle Haskings (Pharma-Ethics)
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REC Members Training (Day 2) |
2023
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Date |
Mode (Virtual/in person) |
Topic |
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05 Apr 2023 |
What are the Implications of POPIA in the Research Environment | |
| 21 June 2023 | Enhancing the understanding of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in the Research and Innovation Support Environment | |
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19 Jul 2023 |
Tackling the challenges encountered by the REC administrators to ensure and promote responsible research conduct within the NWU research environment. |
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26 Jul 2023 |
The importance of upholding standards |
The importance of Supervisors in ensuring ethical research practices among Students |
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15 Aug 2023 |
Hybrid |
Mapping a Path for Responsible Research: Promoting Ethical Practices among NWU Postgraduate Students. |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Recording link | Compulsory Scientific Committee, Research Ethics Committee and RDGC members training on the changed RDGC process and delegated responsibilities. |
| 19 Sep 2023 | Recording link | Publication ethics and authorship |
| 21 Sep 2023 | Recording link | Ethical decision making |
| 22 Sep 2023 | Recording link | Promoting research integrity in the age of AI in research |
| 12 October 2023 | Update of responsibilities of Scientific Committees, Research Ethics Committees, and the Research Data Gatekeeper Committee | |
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19-20 Oct 2023 |
Hybrid The importance of upholding ethical standards in the research environment |
Research Integrity in Academia |
Self-paced training