Ethics in human research- this course focuses on ethical issues in human research. These include gaining informed consent, managing privacy/confidentiality, data storage. The course will be based on actual research plans of the participants. The focus is on seeking realistic and grounded answers to ethical issues in doctoral research through guided dialogue and applying ethical principles. The course consists of preparatory work, attending contact teaching as well as a short writing task at completion. The course is suitable for all stages of doctoral studies, but may be most useful in the planning phase.