As part of our commitment to supporting the research ethics review processes we have done some updates to the Ethics@Bath system.

From 13 July 2026, all users once logged into the Ethics@Bath system, will need to click on 'update' to refresh the form to ensure that they are working on the latest version and are able to submit their forms.

This update will not affect forms which are currently under review by a Committee or through a Departmental level review. All other forms which are yet to be submitted for review will need to be signed off again by the Supervisor/ 2nd reader before they can be submitted for review to a Committee or to a DREO, local panel or pool review .

A number of updates have been made to the ethics application form and supporting processes to improve clarity, strengthen compliance and reporting requirements, and enhance the user experience. These changes include updates to application questions and guidance, alignment with external review bodies and regulatory requirements, improvements to amendment reporting, and revisions to privacy and data-use information. Privacy Notice updates now enable researchers to use data captured through Ethics@Bath for approved research purposes, where applicants have provided consent for their anonymised data to be used. Any such use of data will be subject to appropriate ethics review and will only involve fully anonymised information.

The updates also introduce additional support for research involving NHS, Ministry of Defence, and other external review processes, alongside enhanced reporting requirements relating to overseas funding, trusted research, and research partnerships.

Full details of all changes and guidance on how they may affect your application can be found on the Ethics@Bath Portal

If you have any problems or you wish to provide feedback please email research-ethics@bath.ac.uk