Our impact in 2024/2025
Our impact
in 2024/2025
Research drives progress.
We ensure it is done with integrity.
As the UK’s leading independent charity championing research integrity, we made bold strides in 2024/2025 to broaden our impact. Shaped by stakeholder consultation, our work focused on where support was needed most – expanding training, tackling emerging sector challenges, and building new cross-sector partnerships.
We are pleased to share the highlights from this year’s programme in our 2024/2025 Impact Report.
Why our work matters
Our year in numbers
In today’s rapidly evolving research landscape, challenges to integrity are intensifying. From the risks posed by emerging technologies to the rise of predatory publishing and increasing financial pressures in sectors like higher education, the need to safeguard research quality has never been greater.
Meeting the moment
Researchers and organisations must be proactive to maintain trust and rigour in their work. UKRIO is here to empower them with the resources, guidance, and support necessary to navigate these complex challenges.
Our 2024/2025 impact
Guided by insights from the research community, we’ve made significant progress this year:
- Addressing pressing challenges, including research misconduct, AI, authorship disputes, and the need for stronger research culture
- Expanding our training programmes – including through our Introduction to research integrity online training course
- Building stronger cross-sector collaborations
- Delivering practical tools and expert advice tailored to today’s challenges
These activities have deepened our impact across the sector, helping researchers and organisations navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity.
155
subscriber organisations supported
3,600+
attendees hosted
at our events
25+
outputs published – including guidance, tools, and reports
135
organisations trained in research integrity topics
120+
requests for
confidential advice
addressed
9,400+
users registered for our online training courses
9
collaborative cross-sector projects forged
75,000+
users accessed our website
Feedback from our stakeholders
As part of our ongoing commitment to address the needs of the research community, we invited stakeholders to share their views through our latest consultation survey. Their feedback highlights the progress we’ve made in mission to champion integrity and will help shape our priorities for the year ahead.
Percentage of respondents to our 2025 stakeholder consultation who agreed with the following statements:
87%
“UKRIO is effective in supporting me and/or my organisation with our research integrity needs” (n=159)
81%
“UKRIO is effective in supporting the research community to promote good research practice and prevent misconduct” (n=165)
79%
“UKRIO effectively translates research integrity-related policy into practices for the research community” (n=155)
Join us in championing high-quality research
At UKRIO, we are uniquely positioned as an independent, trusted voice on research integrity for all disciplines and sectors. But we can’t do our work alone.
Whether you’re an individual dedicated to good research practice or represent an organisation aiming to strengthen its commitment to integrity, we’d love to hear from you. Get involved by:
- Becoming a subscriber
- Collaborating with us on projects
- Exploring our information, advice, guidance, and training services
- Using our confidential advisory service
- Contributing to our expert community