UK Research Integrity Office

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Join us on 24th April for the latest in our Expert webinar series, where we will explore research integrity in the arts and humanities🎭📚 👥 This event is free, and we encourage anyone engaged in arts and humanities research to attend. 🔗 Register now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/996120351787…

🚀 UKRIO Online training course – official launch We’re excited to announce that our revamped online training course, Introduction to Research Integrity, will launch for UKRIO subscribers on 21st May 2025. Check out our course landing page & info pack: ukrio.org/events/online-…

📍We are about to kick off the second of our #UKRIOAuthorshipWorkshops. This in-person workshop at @Impacthublondon brings together 40+ research stakeholders from across the UK to build on the work started in last week’s virtual session. Learn more: linkedin.com/posts/ukrio_uk…

Today, we’re bringing together 40+ research stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and sectors for the first of our #UKRIOAuthorshipWorkshops – part of our project with @UKRI_News to improve authorship practices in UK research. 🔗Learn more: ukrio.org/research-integ…

Our episode on #ResearchCultureUncovered is here! Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of research culture and integrity, and the work UKRIO is leading to drive positive change. 🔊Listen here: lnkd.in/emM_GahP

Just over one week until our next Expert webinar, ‘Embedding equity in research integrity'. Join us to hear expert insights on advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the research process. Register and learn more here👉eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-eq…

⏳Applications for our new Business Development Manager role close at 5:00 PM BST on 29th January 2025. This is a great opportunity for a driven and dynamic professional to advance their career while shaping the future of UKRIO. 👉Learn more and apply: lnkd.in/enNBEWq4

@BarryIeGb @C0PE Hi, @BarryIeGb - please contact our Advisory Service if you would like support with this issue. You can submit an enquiry via our website: ukrio.org/our-work/get-a….

@C0PE Situation: an author has been demoted and raised this informally and then formally. The PI & institution took no action for over 6 months except to say it was being investigated. While the investigation was pending, the institution published a pre-print version. They then sought to have the paper published while failing to investigate the outstanding research misconduct complaint. The original author then complained directly to the EIC who worked with the institution to send a time limited ultimatum to the original author that would circumvent the independent assessment requested by the original author in line with @UKRIO. Q1) Which @C0PE guideline suggests such an ultimatum as an appropriate tool by publishers? Q2) Which @C0PE guidelines suggest rushing to publish without allowing the research misconduct allegations to be properly investigated? The institution falsely claimed that the author did not engage with the authorship ultimatum. In fact the author had repeatedly restated their request for "a fair and independent assessment of the content and relative contributions of authors." The request the institution had ignored for >6 months. The publisher proceeded to publish on the basis of the false claim by the institution and refused to reconsider when the false claim was disputed. Q3) Is it usual for publishers to rely on outright lies in determining their decisions? Q4) The publisher claims they asked the original author for their input during an investigation but they did not do so. Is this in line with @C0PE guidelines? #ResearchMisconduct #ContentIntegrity #academia #AcademicResearch

Registration for @EnrioAssoc's 2025 Congress on Research Integrity Practice is now open. 📅 Dates: 22nd - 24th September 2025 📍 Where: University of Ljubljana 📣 Theme: Research Integrity, Power Dynamics and Safe Institutional Culture Learn more: enrio2025.si

How can inclusive research culture and practices enhance research integrity? Join the UK Research Integrity Office for a webinar on February 5th to find out spr.ly/6012apQai @UKRIO #ResearchCulture #ResearchIntegrity

UKRIO invites you to join our upcoming Expert webinar: Embedding equity in research integrity. 📅Date: Wednesday, 5th February 2025 🕒Time: 10:00-11:00 BST 💻Where: Zoom (link provided upon registration) 🎟Cost: Free Learn more and register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/embedding-eq…

Today, UKRIO is at @KingsCollegeLon's Research Culture Symposium 2025. CEO Stephanie Neave is delivering a talk emphasizing the critical role of research integrity and culture in fostering robust and ethical research outcomes. Learn more: lnkd.in/eVGf_5FH

📢 Join UKRIO as our new Business Development Manager We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join UKRIO at a pivotal moment in our charity’s growth. Discover more about this opportunity and apply now: jobs.theguardian.com/job/9416774/bu…

In a new opinion piece published in @ResProfNews, UKRIO CEO Stephanie Neave and Trustee Dr Simon Kolstoe argue that efforts to prevent research errors must accurately reflect and address the root causes driving questionable research practices and misconduct. Read it here⬇️

Early results from a survey by researchers at @portsmouthuni show questionable research practices are commonplace 'These early results show that the culture of “publish or perish” is very much alive' write Simon Kolstoe and Stephanie Neave of @UKRIO researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-vie…

Please note UKRIO will observe a holiday closure. If you need support during this time, you can contact us at info@ukrio.org or submit an enquiry using our Advisory Service (lnkd.in/ekF4H34M) and we will respond when we return. We wish you a festive holiday season.

🎬Social research consultant Simon Anderson discusses the challenges associated with establishing effective research ethics practices in third-sector organisations. This clip is from a recent UKRIO Expert webinar - see more from this event here: ukrio.org/events/webinar…

UKRIO attended #pharmacology2024 this week, an annual conference hosted by @BritPharmSoc. Our Head of Research Integrity delivered a talk on how research integrity interrelates with reproducibility and transparency in research. Read more⬇️ linkedin.com/posts/uk-resea…

UKRIO is excited to take part in @KingsCollegeLon's inaugural Research Culture symposium on 8 January 2025. At this event, UKRIO CEO, Steph Neave, will deliver a talk entitled 'The intersection between research culture and integrity'. Learn more here⬇️ linkedin.com/posts/uk-resea…