Delegate registration is now open for UKRIO’s 2019 annual conference. Held in central London, the conference will address how to support a culture of high quality and ethical research. We will discuss how to respond to common issues and pitfalls and provide an update for new developments within the sector. With a range of expert speakers such […]
The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee announced today that its Chair, Norman Lamb MP, has written to more than forty UK universities to ensure they are complying with clinical trials transparency requirements. The letters follow the Committee’s report, published in October 2018, that recommended significant improvement in this area. Further information on […]
The UK Research Integrity Office welcomes the report on clinical trial transparency, and the recommendations within it, published today by the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee as part of its inquiry into research integrity. A key standard in our Code of Practice for Research is that ‘researchers have a duty to publish the […]
Integrity in Practice is a resource developed by UKRIO and the Royal Society as part of their collaborative work on research culture. It is a toolkit for those who wish to continue to improve research integrity and support a positive research culture within their organisation. Integrity is an essential […]
The UK Research Integrity Office welcomes the responses from the Government and UK Research & Innovation to the Science and Technology Committee’s report on research integrity. While the UK research community has made considerable progress on research integrity in recent years, the Committee’s report shows that there is no room for complacency. The Government’s response […]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force in May 2018. The introduction of this legislation has implication for all who process, hold or manage personal data, including researchers and research organisations. UKRIO’s future work streams include publications exploring GDPR and research integrity. Meanwhile, those involved in research may find the following resources helpful: […]
The UK Research Integrity Office welcomes the Science and Technology Committee’s in-depth inquiry into research integrity. Research integrity safeguards high scientific standards and is essential to retain the public’s trust, enhance the UK’s international reputation, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of research participants. The report recognises the important role UKRIO has played, and will continue […]
Selected presentations from our 2018 research integrity conference are available on our website, including the speaking notes for the keynote address by the Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Chair of the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee and Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for North Norfolk. Norman Lamb MP – Speaking notes, UKRIO Annual […]
Thank you to our speakers and delegates for making our 2018 research integrity conference such a success. Initial feedback on the event was very positive and we look forward to working on the topics and themes identified at the conference. Selected materials from the conference are now available on the conference web page and more […]
Delegate registration for our 2018 annual conference is now open Held in central London, our sixth annual conference will address how to support a culture of high quality and ethical research. With a range of expert speakers, including Andrew Thompson, Professor of Modern History at the University of Exeter and Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities […]