Ethics Committee
The Africa Research University Ethics Committee is anchored in the university's commitment to truth, quality, accountability, and service. This page brings together the core governance context and supporting documents that guide ethical oversight within the wider university framework.
Ethical Foundation
ARU states that its ethics are based on Biblical values and that it is committed to honesty, truth, sincerity, quality, and lawful conduct.
Compliance Context
The university's strategic plan notes alignment with the Higher Education Act of 2013, strengthened governance, and ongoing compliance through council, quality assurance, and reporting lines.
Service Focus
ARU's wider operational direction emphasizes accessible service, quality delivery, improved systems, and responsive support for students, staff, and researchers.
Vision and Purpose
ARU's vision is to unlock the potential of postgraduate and undergraduate learners in Africa through accessible, industry-relevant education that strengthens employability and drives career growth.
Its mission is to support students to achieve their academic and personal career potential through affordable and excellent services.
Within that institutional purpose, ethical review supports responsible research, sound decision-making, and trust in academic and professional practice.
Core Values
We are honest, even when it means taking the long way around.
We pursue the truth, even when it is hard.
We respect our leaders and obey the law.
We are sincere in our commitments.
We are dedicated to quality.
We strive to be accurate, timeous and exceed our students' expectations.
Governance Structure
The organogram places ethics-related oversight within the university's broader leadership, research, academic, quality assurance, registry, library, and finance structures.
Strategic Alignment
The university also highlights stronger reporting channels, improved feedback loops, digital systems, and continuous quality improvement as part of its operational direction.
Organogram Preview
Vice Chancellor
Dr J Malan
Assistant
Quality Assurance
Dr D Mainde
Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic
Prof Dr FM Phiri
Deputy Vice Chancellor Research
Dr D Mainde
Registrar
Mr I Kumwenda
Chief Librarian
Mr T G Ndhlovu
Chief Financial Officer
Ms C Chisenga
Downloads
Committee Organogram
DOCXDownload the governance and reporting structure in Word format.
Download FileStrategic and Operational Plan
DOCXDownload the wider institutional strategy and operational plan.
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