Our Ethics

At the Media Innovation Studio, University of Lancashire, we believe research and innovation should serve the public good—not merely the powerful.

We uphold academic freedom, ethical integrity, and inclusive, peer-driven approaches to research. Our partnerships with government, philanthropy, and industry are rooted in transparency and independence.

Our values are anchored in the principles of:

• Social equity
• Economic sustainability
• Environmental justice

We co-create knowledge with diverse communities, prioritise openness and reflexivity, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of responsible innovation.

Read Statement of Ethics
Read Sponsorship and Partnerships Policy Addendum