Ethics Course in University Defence Laboratories
Online 300 h course in ethics in university defence laboratories. 6 modules with Law 9/1968 (Official Secrets), Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items) and advanced Microsoft Excel. Dedicated tutor and enrolment open.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the relationship between the university and defence-funded research.
Apply risk prevention regulations to university laboratories.
Manage classified and sensitive information in accordance with current legislation.
Identify conflicts of interest and risks to scientific integrity.
Analyse export control obligations in research collaboration.
Assess the laboratory's social responsibility towards the university community.
Draft an ethical operating protocol for a defence laboratory.
Who it's for
- Principal investigator of defence projects who wishes to specialise in Ethics in University Defence Laboratories.
- Laboratory safety technician who wishes to specialise in Ethics in University Defence Laboratories.
- Research project manager who wishes to specialise in Ethics in University Defence Laboratories.
- Information security manager who wishes to specialise in Ethics in University Defence Laboratories.
- Secretary of a research ethics committee who wishes to specialise in Ethics in University Defence Laboratories.
- University export control technician who wishes to specialise in Ethics in University Defence Laboratories.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to join universities and research centres.
What you'll work with
- Law 9/1968 (Official Secrets)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (control of dual-use items)
- Law 31/1995 (occupational risk prevention)
- Law 14/2011 (on Science, Technology and Innovation)
- European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ALLEA, 2023)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/697 (European Defence Fund)
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1History of university-defence collaboration1.2Public funding: European and national programmes1.3European Defence Fund and university research1.4Debate on peace clauses in universities1.5University autonomy and academic freedom1.6Basic, applied and dual-use research1.7Stakeholders: students, staff and society1.8Codes of conduct: the ALLEA European Code1.9Research ethics committees1.10Case study: debate on an agreement with defence
2.1Classification of laboratory risks2.2Risk assessment under Law 31/19952.3Stored energy, high voltage and lasers2.4Hazardous substances and storage2.5Pressure tests and projections2.6Training and supervision of students2.7Personal protective equipment2.8Incident and near-miss management2.9Safety culture and leadership2.10Laboratory: laboratory safety audit
3.1Classification levels of information3.2Personal security clearances3.3Restricted access areas on campus3.4Foreign students and deemed export3.5Regulation (EU) 2021/821 in the university3.6Law 53/2007 and transfer licences3.7Publications and prior security review3.8Doctoral theses with restricted information3.9Cybersecurity of research data3.10Case study: thesis with restricted data
4.1Financial dependence on sponsors4.2Freedom to publish negative results4.3Authorship and recognition in closed projects4.4Conflicts of interest among research staff4.5Data management under FAIR principles4.6Plagiarism and reuse of results4.7Pressure for results in milestone-driven projects4.8Whistleblowing4.9Disciplinary sanctions and procedure4.10Workshop: declaration of conflicts of interest
5.1Assessment of the end uses of research5.2International humanitarian law and new weapons5.3Conscientious objection by students and staff5.4Transparency towards the university community5.5Public communication of defence projects5.6Environmental impact of facilities5.7Equality and diversity in teams5.8Accountability standards5.9Ex post evaluation of projects5.10Case study: student protest against a project
6.1Diagnosis of a reference laboratory6.2Map of technical and ethical risks6.3Project review procedure6.4Management of sensitive information6.5Staff training plan6.6Participation and objection mechanisms6.7Monitoring indicators6.8Institutional communication plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is advanced Microsoft Excel, Zotero, Microsoft Power BI, Miro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real procedures: laboratory risk assessments, research ethics committee reviews, and access control audits for sensitive information. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand the relationship between the university and defence-funded research.
Apply risk prevention regulations to university laboratories.
Manage classified and sensitive information in accordance with current legislation.
Identify conflicts of interest and risks to scientific integrity.
Analyse export control obligations in research collaboration.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No previous degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with advanced Microsoft Excel, Zotero, Microsoft Power BI, Miro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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