International research: keeping your work safe and complying with legal and regulatory frameworks. Edinburgh Research Office | Research Community Hub All information about ERO services for colleagues in the University of Edinburgh research community is moving to the ERO HUBsite. To access the information you need, please visit the HUBsite. You can make use of the search function on the HUBsite to find the information and resources you need. View the ERO HUBsite | Responsible Research Export Control UK export control refers to a set of legal restrictions on the transfer of certain goods, technology, software and knowledge from the United Kingdom to a destination or destinations outside the UK. Non-compliance with export control can result in very significant financial penalties and is a serious criminal offence with custodial sentences of up to 10 years. View Export Control information and guidance for UoE researchers on the ERO HUBsite View Export Control Policies National Security and Investment Act 2021 The National Security and Investment Act gives government the power to scrutinise certain dealings in shares and intellectual property and to intervene in those dealings where there is a national security concern. For more information on the legislation and links to university, sectoral and government guidance, visit our National Security and Investment Act webpages. View National Security and Investment Act 2021 information on the ERO HUBsite (UoE colleagues only) Financial Conflict of Interest Financial Conflict of Interest refers to a framework of financial disclosure and reporting requirements imposed by United States Federal regulations with the aim of ensuring objectivity in research. View policies, procedures and guidance relating to the Financial Conflict of Interest on the ERO HUBsite (UoE colleagues only) Responsible Global Engagement Responsible Global Engagement is about being aware of the potential risks of our international engagements, and thinking about what we might do to protect our staff and the University. View responsible global engagement information on the Edinburgh Global webpages This article was published on 2024-01-24