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Destigmatising the search and correction of research errors

In a new blog, 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.

Blog

Discussion paper on terminology changes for destigmatising the investigation of research misconduct

UKRIO publishes a new discussion paper to terminology currently used in research misconduct investigations in the UK and the potential to amend it.

Tool, Advice

Whistleblowing and Breaches of Good Research Practice.

UKRIO and Protect publish a guidance to support whistleblowers in research settings in the UK.

Guidance

Barriers to Investigating and Reporting Research Misconduct.

The report summarises our key reflections and planned actions, alongside broader proposals for UK research employers, funders, and Government to tackle these issues and wider tensions within the research ecosystem which hinder the investigation and reporting of research misconduct.

Guidance, Working group, Advice

Research Integrity Matters Relating to Students.

This note contains information and advice about student interaction with research integrity and engaging with them about it.

Guidance

Managing Research Misconduct Investigations: Tips and Ideas.

Managing research misconduct investigations can be challenging. This document contains tips and ideas to help the process run more smoothly.

Guidance

Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research - Accessible Version.

An accessible version of UKRIO's Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research.

Guidance

Research misconduct flow chart.

A flow chart demonstrating the process of UKRIO's research misconduct procedure.

Tool

Procedure for the Investigation of Misconduct in Research.

Designed as a template which can be adopted by research organisations or used to inform the development of their own processes, the Procedure is a step-by-step manual for investigating misconduct in research, applicable to all subject areas and suitable for all organisations engaged in research – universities, NHS organisations, private sector bodies and charities.

Guidance

Reporting research misconduct. When, how and to whom.

This guide, alongside our short guide to misconduct investigations, will support you in reporting suspected research misconduct and questionable research practices (QRPs) to institutions, publishers, and elsewhere, and to let you know what to expect from the process.

Guidance

Advice on the recruitment of research misconduct panel members.

The recruitment of research misconduct panel members can be difficult and time consuming. This document contains suggestions on how to go about it.

Guidance

Research Misconduct Reporting Checklist - Accessible Version, 2023.

A useful checklist to use when considering reporting misconduct. This is a fully accessible version.

Tool

Breaches in Research Integrity.

Should we be less British and more Australian when it comes to the use of the words research misconduct? In this article the benefits of an investigation into potential breaches in research integrity are discussed.

Blog

A short guide to research misconduct.

This guide aims to give useful information on allegations of research misconduct and research misconduct procedures, for anyone who has made an allegation or is considering doing so, who is subject to an allegation, or who is relatively new to research misconduct such as early-career researchers, journalists, or the public.

Guidance