UKRIO to Launch New Research Integrity Online Training Course in Spring 2025

 

UKRIO to launch new research integrity online training course in Spring 2025

We are excited to share we will be launching an Introduction to Research Integrity online training course for UKRIO subscribers in Spring 2025. This four-module course, refined through a pilot with nearly 9,000 participants, offers a strong foundation in research integrity principles and practical guidance on how to apply them effectively. 

Strengthening our support for subscribers at a critical time 

Research integrity training is essential for research institutions. It is a key enabler of good research practice, equipping research practitioners to produce work of the highest quality, integrity, and efficacy – and is increasingly a requirement for research funding. We recognise the financial challenges our subscribers are facing can mean that investments in research integrity are sometimes deprioritised. However, these constraints can also increase the prevalence of poor research practice, making it more critical than ever to secure robust research integrity training. 

With this in mind, we are making our Introduction to Research Integrity online training course as accessible as possible for subscribers—offering up to 1,000 free places, based on subscription tier, along with discounted rates for additional enrolments.  

Building on our pilot program, we have significantly increased the number of free places to better support our subscribers during challenging times. This initiative enhances our value-for-money, ensuring subscribers have access to high-quality research integrity training when they need it most.  This course is the first in a suite of new training materials we will roll out over the next year. For additional details on the course offer, please see below. 

Practical training on the principles and application of research integrity 

This course will help your institution’s members apply research integrity principles to strengthen good research practice and enhance the integrity of their work. 

Learners will gain: 

  • A comprehensive understanding of research integrity and how to apply its principles throughout the research process. 
  • Knowledge of good research practices to support high-quality work and prevent questionable practices or breaches of research integrity.  
  • Strategies to navigate common research integrity challenges, including those related to research ethics, AI, authorship, conflicts of interest, collaboration, and data management. 
  • Insights into institutional guidelines, governance frameworks, and available support systems. 
  • Awareness of how personal and professional approaches to research integrity contribute to a strong research culture. 

Built for and tested by researchers 

This course has been designed to address on-the-ground issues impacting the research community. It was built through UKRIO’s extensive practical experience supporting research practitioners through its Advisory service and tested by nearly 9,000 research professionals across more than 100 research organisations during its pilot. 

Suited for a range of research professionals 

This course is intended for a wide range of professionals involved in the research process, including researchers at all levels and across all disciplines, as well as research governance staff. It serves as a thorough introduction to research integrity for early-career professionals while also acting as a refresher for experienced practitioners.  

The following audiences will benefit from this course: 

  • Early career researchers (PhD students, postdocs and fellows) 
  • Established researchers (PIs, Lecturers, Profs) 
  • Senior research leaders (PVCs, directors, heads of departments/centres) 
  • Research support staff (technicians, research assistants, data/project infrastructure support) 
  • Research governance staff (research integrity, culture, governance and ethics professionals) 

An engaging way to learn 

This course is a dynamic, hands-on way for research professionals to learn about the importance and practical application of research integrity.  

Using case studies and scenario-based exercises, it will help learners grasp the real-world impact of research integrity and appreciate perspectives from different fields and disciplines. It also features multimedia and interactive elements to reinforce key learning objectives, such as videos and assessments, and up-to-date guidance on key frameworks shaping research integrity, like the revised Concordat to Support Research Integrity.  

Flexible and easy to use 

We understand the need for flexible training solutions, which is why this course is designed to be easy for institutions to use. Institutions can integrate it into their existing Learning Management Systems (LMS) or to access the course by URL, as well as enrol learners at their own pace. Additionally, the course will be available in a text-only format to ensure accessibility for all learners. 

About the course offer 

We will release more information about this course in the coming weeks before it launches in Spring 2025. 

UKRIO subscribers 

UKRIO subscribers can access this course as part of their subscription, with a set number of free enrolments based on their subscription tier: 

  • Tier 1: 1,000 places
  • Tier 2: 750 places  
  • Tier 3: 250 places 

Subscribers can also enrol additional learners at a discounted rate of £5–£8 per place, depending on volume. More details about the course will be shared in the coming weeks. For support, please contact your UKRIO account manager or info@ukrio.org to learn more.  

Non-subscribers 

This training course is exclusively available to UKRIO subscribers. If you would like to access this course and the many other benefits of subscribing to UKRIO, please visit this page: https://ukrio.org/our-work/subscribing-to-ukrio/. 

You can reach out to us at any time to discuss how a UKRIO subscription can support your organisation at info@ukrio.org.