Ethics in Practice
Navigating Research Ethics in Applied Research Projects with Business, Industry, and Community
A five-part event series | June–October 2025
What happens when ethical questions arise in the middle of a research project? How do you navigate competing priorities from industry, community, and academic partners?
Join NorQuest Applied Research for Ethics in Practice, a dynamic five-part series designed to spark meaningful conversations about research ethics in real-world, collaborative environments. Through three in-person workshops and two virtual webinars, we’ll dig into five principles of research ethics from the perspective of ethical dilemmas, institutional responsibilities, and the practical side of doing research with business, industry, and community partners.
The sessions
Addressing conflicts of interest in research funding
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June 27, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Edmonton
Interested in research? Join NorQuest Applied Research for part one of a five-part research series: Can you stay unbiased when industry money is involved? Tackle real-world ethics and protect your research credibility.
Ethically sound community-based research with Black and racialized communities
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July 30, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm - Online
Curious about how to conduct research that truly respects and reflects diverse communities? Part two of NorQuest Applied Research’s five-part series dives into the ethical principles that guide research with historically marginalized communities.
Ensuring fairness and equity in participant recruitment and sampling
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August 28, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Edmonton
Who you include is your research. Part three of NorQuest’s five-part research ethics series dives into why inclusion isn’t just a step—it’s the foundation of ethical research design.
Responsible conduct of research: Navigating challenges and handling misconduct
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September 25, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Online
How do you ensure responsible conduct in research? Discover how to prevent and navigate serious ethical challenges in part four of NorQuest’s five-part research ethics series.
Incorporating Indigenous perspectives in research design
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October 29, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - Edmonton
Want to ensure your research respects and uplifts Indigenous communities? Discover how you can design meaningful, culturally sensitive research that honors Indigenous perspectives in the final session of NorQuest College’s five-part research ethics series.
What to expect
Led by experienced researchers and grounded in real case studies, each session will help participants build the confidence and strategies needed to support ethical, inclusive, and responsible research practices from the ground up. You will gain:
- Insights into real ethical challenges in applied research
- Practical tools for navigating dilemmas in stakeholder-rich projects
- A deeper understanding of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) as a shared responsibility
- Access to long-term resources that support ongoing ethical practice
Whether you're a beginning researcher, a seasoned academic, industry partner, or community collaborator, this series is your opportunity to engage, reflect, and strengthen your ethical approach to applied research.
Questions?
Reach out to NorQuest Applied Research at appliedresearch@norquest.ca
Register
Sign up for one or more sessions by filling out the registration form below. Each session is standalone; join the ones that fit your interests and schedule.
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