Research Integrity Advisors

Research Integrity Advisors (RIAs) are senior academic staff who are experienced in research and research administration. They are not discipline-based, are independent of UNE’s Schools and report directly to the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Research (DVCR).

RIAs are selected for the position because they:

• Have significant research experience
• Are familiar with accepted practice in research and the concept of research quality
• Understand UNE’s integrity processes and the Code of Conduct for Research Rule (CCR)
• Have good analytical skills
• Have empathy
• Are able to communicate effectively, with highly developed listening, speaking and writing skills.

What RIAs do

The RIA’s role is to:

• Provide advice to any member of the UNE community, including people from outside their academic unit or discipline, who has questions or concerns about responsible research practices and conduct
• Refer potential breaches of the Code of Conduct for Research Rule (CCR) to the Research Integrity Office (RIO).  This is particularly important if there appear to be safety issues from research activities that could harm humans, animals, or the environment.
• Refer people seeking the RIAs advice to the appropriate UNE unit or complaints process, if its apparent that the issues discussed are not related to a potential breach of the Code of Conduct of Research Rule (CCR).

What RIAs don’t do

• Attempt to mediate or resolve a concern,
• Predict the outcome of any issue raised
• Contact the person who is the subject of the complaint
• Investigate or assess potential breaches of the Code of Conduct for Research Rule (CCR).

UNE Research Integrity Advisors

Dr. Deborah Apthorp
School of Psychology
Email: dapthorp@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 4316

Professor Neil Argent
School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
Email: nargen@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 2803

Dr. Anna-Marie Babey
School of Science and Technology
Email: ababey@une.edu.au
Ph: 02 6773 2333

Dr. Ali  Bagheri
School of Science and Technology  
Email: ali.bagheri@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 5098

Dr. Nina Bhardwaj
School of Business
Email: sbhardw3@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 3645

Professor Finex Ndhlovu
School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Email: fndhlovu@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 2133

Dr. Tania Pearce
School of Health
Email: tpearc20@une.edu.au
Phone: 0438611251

Dr. Moshiur Rahman
School of Environmental and Rural Sciences 
Email: mrahma37@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 1491

Dr. Ali Raza
School of Environmental and Rural Science
Email: araza3@une.edu.au
Phone: 0412504840

Dr. Adam Ren
School of Education
Email: adam.ren@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 2599

Dr. Manu Saunders
School of Environmental and Rural Science
Email: manu.saunders@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 1794

Dr.  Tina Tarafder
School of Business
Email: ttarafde@une.edu.au
Phone: 02 6773 2992

Professor Matthew Tighe
School of Environmental and Rural Science
Email: matthew.tighe@une.edu.au
Ph: 02 6773 2180

Research Integrity Office
Email: researchintegrity@une.edu.au 
Ph: 6773 5594

Where a concern relates to human research or animal ethics approved projects, or animal welfare, initial enquiries should be made with the Chair of the respective Ethics Committee in the first instance.