The University's local Research Ethics Committee for Living Subjects held its first meeting, chaired by the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Sulaiman Abdullah Al Sagaby, in a step that strengthens research governance and establishes responsible research practices within the University.
The meeting discussed the committee's general working framework, the executive regulations of the law on research ethics for living subjects, and the mechanisms for receiving and reviewing research applications, in addition to approving the forms that govern submission and ethical review procedures.
The committee contributes to raising the quality of research outputs and to supporting researchers and graduate students in carrying out their projects in accordance with clear and organised procedures, which strengthens the University's standing as an academic institution committed to research excellence and scientific responsibility.
