UKRIO publishes revised research integrity champions guidance

UKRIO publishes revised research integrity champions guidance

25 November 2025

UKRIO is pleased to announce the release of Version 2.0 of our guidance, Research integrity champions, leads, and advisers — a refreshed and expanded resource designed to help organisations strengthen local leadership for research integrity.

First published in 2022, this guidance has supported institutions across the UK in developing effective networks of research integrity champions, embedding accountability, transparency, and good practice into everyday research activity.

🔄 Version 2.0 offers a fully updated format and enhanced guidance, supporting organisations at any stage — whether you are exploring the concept for the first time or refining an established network.

This refreshed resource provides:

  • Practical steps for setting up or strengthening a champions network
  • Flexible models that can be tailored to your organisation’s structure and needs
  • Insights from teams already using this model, sharing what has worked, what they have learned, and the impact champions can have on research culture

📚 The new edition also features case studies from UK organisations, offering real-world examples of how research integrity champions can influence positive cultural change.

Learn more

Media enquiries: 
Jasper Scott 
Communications and Engagement Manager,
UK Research Integrity Office 
jasper.scott@ukrio.org