Mr Andrew Dodman, BSc, MBA, FCIPD
Post to: Human Resources
The University of Sheffield, Firth Court, Western Bank
Sheffield, S10 2TN
In Person:Arts Tower, Level 1 Reception, Western Bank,
Sheffield, S10 2TN
Telephone: +44 (0) 114 222 XXXX
Fax: +44 (0) 114 222 1624
Email:
Telephone: +44 (0) 114 222 XXXX
Email:
Telephone: +44 (0) 114 222 XXXX
Fax: +44 (0) 114 222 1624
Email:
Date
Dear xxx,
Allegation of Research Misconduct
I am writing to inform you that the University has received allegation(s) of research misconduct regarding xxx. A copy of the complaint, submitted by xxx is enclosed for your information.
The allegations can be summarised as follows:
- <allegation>
- <allegation>
- <allegation>
The complaint will be investigated under Stage Oneof theInvestigating and Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct policy. A copy of this can be viewed at:
For the purposes of the procedure, <name>, Head of the Department of XXX will be the Named Person.name has asked that <name>, <job title> of <department> and <name>, <job title> of <department> will investigate the complaint. As part of the investigation <name>, <name> and I would like to meet with you at <date>, <time> in <location>.
In line with the aforementioned policy, should you find it helpful, you maybe accompanied to the investigation meeting either by a trade union representative or by a work colleague. If you intendto be accompanied to the meeting please provide me withthe name and designation of your accompanying person in advance of the meeting.
The purpose of the investigation meeting is to allow us to explore the background and detail of the complaint and toprovide you with the opportunity to respond to the allegations, provide additional information, an explanation and/or mitigation for those occasions when it is alleged that you have acted inappropriately.
<name>, <name> and I have a number of questions to ask you, however, in advance of the meeting it would be helpful if you would consider whether there is any information or documentation available which will assist with our investigation and that you provide us with copies of that documentation to **include email address**, alternatively please provide the additional information within the meeting.
If you have any questions about the investigation, please do not hesitate to contact me on the details provided above.
Yours sincerely
XXX
Faculty HR Manager
Encl. Complaint
cc.Panel members