Responsible Research, Development, and Innovation

We respect knowledge and science. Our activities are based on information acquired through scientific methods. The objective of Metropolia's research, development, and innovation activities (RDI) is to develop essentially new knowledge, activities, and competence for resolving the challenges of our time and the society. We will act in accordance with the principles of responsible RDI activities, combining RDI with learning under the RDIL principle.

Ethical Principles of Research

We comply with the general ethical principles applicable to scientists, which include, among other things, respecting the human dignity, privacy, self-determination, and other rights of the subject and the material and immaterial cultural heritage and diversity of nature. Additionally, we will comply with the ethical guidelines and practices specific to our scientific field. A researcher must always conduct their research such that it does not cause significant risk, damage, or harm to the subjects.

Responsible Conduct of Research

We comply with the guidelines and recommendations regarding the responsible conduct of research drawn up by the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity (TENK). Each scientist is responsible for observing the responsible conduct of research. The basic principles of responsible conduct of research include reliability, honesty, appreciation, and responsibility.

Transparent RDIL Activities

Transparency is the core value of RDIL activities. This is why we promote a transparent operating culture. Transparency allows us to ensure that research results, the resulting data, research methods, and research infrastructures created with public funding are made available to the various operators of our society. Transparency is also a matter of equality – everyone should have access to researched information, and the information should be easily available.

Evaluation of a Responsible Scientist and Research

In our university community, researchers and research are evaluated using four general principles: transparency, integrity, equality, and the competence of the evaluators. Transparency of the evaluation process is an important element of the transparency of research. Each person is responsible for the prevention, identification, and elimination of scientific dishonesty.