Introduction

Compared with other, more established subject areas, art, design and media are relatively new research disciplines, and have only recently begun to focus explicitly on the ethical implications of research. In some cases, ethical guidelines associated with other disciplines have provided a good basis for addressing many issues, but increasingly researchers are becoming aware of ethical dilemmas that are specific both to the subject domains and to the particular research practices emerging in this area.

The aim of this project has been to investigate approaches to ethics in art, design and media research and to develop an online resource containing case studies and guidance, which can be used as part of research training. The material is designed to raise questions rather than provide answers. It is intended to prompt reflection on the kind of ethical questions we face in art, design and media, and enable you as students and supervisors to recognise and consider the ethical issues in your own research and supervision.

The outcomes of the project can viewed on this website (see Using this site) or downloaded as a workshop pack.

Principal Investigator:	Darren Newbury
Project Researcher:	Anne Boultwood

Management Group:	Bob Jerrard, Nick Stanley
Advisory Group:	Philippa Ashton, Katy Deepwell, Tom Fisher, Judith Mottram, Andree Woodcock

Collaborative Partners:	University of Central England (lead institution)
	University of the Arts London
	Coventry University
	Nottingham Trent University
	Sheffield Hallam University
	Staffordshire University

This project is part of the Research Training Initiative and has received funding support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council under the Collaborative Research Training Scheme.