Subscriber symposium

UKRIO Subscriber symposiums

Since 2013, our charity has hosted annual research integrity conferences, widely recognised as leading events in the sector. These conferences bring together experts to explore ways to foster a culture of high-quality, ethical research, address key challenges facing the research community, and share the latest sector developments. Delegates gain valuable insights, engage in meaningful discussions on pressing issues, and expand their professional networks.

UKRIO 2025 Subscriber Symposium 

Representatives of UKRIO’s subscriber institutions are invited to join us at our 2025 Subscriber Symposium. This event is an exclusive opportunity for UKRIO subscribers to network, take part in discussions on emerging topics in research integrity, and provide input to shape UKRIO’s future workstreams. 

This will be a virtual, half-day event. The agenda will include a keynote address, panel discussion on key opportunities and challenges in the research integrity landscape, updates on developments at UKRIO, and an interactive good practice forum. We will announce the detailed event programme, including speakers, shortly. 

Date and time: Thursday 22 May 2025, 10:00-13:00 BST

Location: Virtual (link provided upon registration)

Price: Free for delegates of UKRIO subscribers

Who should attend?

This symposium is exclusively for members of UKRIO subscriber institutions. It is suited for the following audiences:

  • Research leaders (e.g., Directors, Pro-Vice Chancellors (Research), Heads of Departments and other senior leaders)
  • Research Integrity Officers and other professionals working in research culture, research ethics, responsible research and innovation, and open research
  • Staff involved in research governance, investigating and addressing breaches of research integrity, including research misconduct allegations, and authorship dispute resolution
  • Chairs and members of Research Ethics Committees
  • Research managers and others in research support roles

This year’s theme:

‘Collaborating to succeed in a time of uncertainty and change in the research landscape’

This year’s symposium will explore the challenges facing research stakeholders across the UK and highlight the importance of collaborative strategies for addressing them effectively.

Featuring:

  • Keynote address
  • Panel discussion
  • Peer-led good practice forums
  • Updates on UKRIO’s work

Keynote address

We are delighted to announce that Chi Onwurah MP will be this year’s symposium keynote speaker. As the Chair of the House of Commons’ Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee, Chi plays a pivotal role in upholding the highest standards for research integrity at the policy-making and Parliamentary levels. She will provide valuable insights into how research stakeholders can collaborate effectively in today’s evolving policy landscape. 

Panel discussion

Moderated by UKRIO’s Chair, the panel discussion at this year’s symposium will explore the following sub-themes:

  • Collaboration across sectors – Strengthening partnerships between research stakeholders, government, funders, and industry
  • Impact of policy changes – Navigating recent shifts while maintaining research integrity
  • Equity & inclusivity – Ensuring structural changes benefit underrepresented groups in leadership and research
  • Measuring success – Identifying meaningful metrics to evaluate collaborative efforts

Featured Speakers:

  • Hetan Shah – Chief Executive, British Academy
  • Elisabeth Costa – Chief of Innovation and Partnerships, Behavioural Insights Team
  • Andrew Jones – Vice-Chancellor, Brunel University of London; Policy Lead for Research and Innovation, Universities UK Board
  • Pippy James – Chief Product Officer, Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)

Peer-led good practice forums

As part of this year’s Subscriber Symposium, we will be hosting Peer-led Good Practice Forums –interactive discussions on key topics in the research landscape, led by UKRIO Subscribers with relevant expertise. At the point of booking, attendees will have the opportunity to express interest in attending one forum on the following topics.

  • AI and Research Integrity
  • Research Ethics
  • Research Misconduct
  • Authorship
  • Research culture

Registration now open

To register for this event, please contact us at events@ukrio.org.

Terms and conditions for UKRIO events can be found here.

Past conferences

Information on recent annual conferences can be found below.