@ukrio
An independent charity supporting the research community to uphold the highest standards of integrity. Our work promotes research that is rigorous, trustworthy, and of benefit to society. 🔗 https://ukrio.org/
On 24 March, @ukrio.bsky.social will host a public webinar exploring the role of supervisors in shaping positive research culture – including what effective and supportive supervision looks like and how it can be sustained over time.
🔗 Learn more and register: ukrio.org/the-role-of-...
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UKRIO's 2026 symposium will take place on 13 May, exploring 'Research integrity as a driver of growth, knowledge, and innovation'.
For the first time, we are hosting a public session and invite all stakeholders to join.
🔗 Learn more and register: events.zoom.us/ev/Ar902ExMG...
We invite individuals and organisations from across the research community to take part in the consultation, which will remain open until 31 March 2026: ukrio.org/news/ukrio-s...
Missed 'Connect with UKRIO' last week? A full recording is now available on our website.
This session marked the launch of a consultation to inform UKRIO’s next strategy, alongside remarks from our Chair of Trustees and other senior members of the team.
Catch up here: ukrio.org/recap-connec...
How should UKRIO shape its strategy for the next five years?
We’ve launched a consultation and invite views from across the research community on opportunities, risks, emerging integrity challenges, and where support is most needed.
Survey open until 31 March 2026
ukrio.org/news/ukrio-s...
Want to weigh in on UKRIO's next strategy?
Join our Connect with UKRIO session on 11 February to learn how you can contribute to a consultation that will shape how we support researchers in upholding the highest standards of research integrity.
🔗 Learn more & register: ukrio.org/connect-with...
UKRIO is pleased to welcome Jake Eliot as our first-ever Director of Policy and External Affairs.
In this critical role, Jake will lead on influencing, engagement, and policy development to support our mission to promote the highest standards of research integrity.
ukrio.org/news/jake-el...
Did you miss last week’s webinar on ethical approaches to obtaining animal materials in research?
🔗 You can catch up by watching the full recording on our website: ukrio.org/recap-explor...
Want to weigh in on UKRIO's next strategy?
Join our Connect with UKRIO session on 11 February to learn how you can contribute to a consultation that will shape how we support researchers in upholding the highest standards of research integrity.
🔗 Learn more & register: ukrio.org/connect-with...
Looking for your next operations leadership role in the research and charity sector?
UKRIO is recruiting an Operations Manager to lead internal operations and ensure strong governance and compliance as the organisation continues to grow.
🔗 Learn more: jobs.theguardian.com/job/10007482...
Hi Margot. This article was published over a year ago. Here is @ukrio.bsky.social's most recent guidance on AI: ukrio.org/ukrio-resour...
The page you've highlighted is currently under review, and we plan to update it shortly. Thanks for getting in touch.
How can AI help translate research into real-world impact without compromising research integrity?
Strong endorsement for @ukrio.bsky.social's guidance in @hepi-news.bsky.social's latest policy note, setting out recommendations for researchers and organisations on how to harness AI responsibly.
After a period of inactivity, we are reactivating this account as a primary channel for connecting with the research community.
We'll be sharing new outputs, our latest guidance, and commentary on all things research integrity. Give us a follow and join the conversation💬
CAN RESEARCHERS USE AI FOR PEER REVIEW?
AI tools such as large-language models (LLMs) shouldn't be used by peer reviewers because:
* This may breach confidentiality
* They are not validated to appraise scholarly content and may give inaccurate, cursory, and biased reviews
Learn more: zurl.co/cxGS
I have made some additions to my preprint "When and How to Deviate from a Preregistration" osf.io/preprints/ps... and submitted it to Collabra: Psychology. If you are reporting a preregistered study, and you find yourself in need to report a deviation, I hope it offers some guidance.
Our free webinars for 2024:
- Social Media and Ethics
- Decolonised research culture and practice
- Subscriber Day 2024
- Science communication and research integrity
To find out more and to sign up, click here: zurl.co/ocSL
Remember best practice in a power analysis is to plan not for the effect you expect, but for the smallest effect size of interest. The type 2 error is a conditional inference: If there is an effect I care about, I would have X probability to detect it. lakens.github.io/statistical_...
"Have you, or someone you know, achieved or contributed something special to improve research or promote open research practices? UKRN are seeking nominations for the Dorothy Bishop Prize, which recognises and rewards the achievements of Early Career Researchers."
www.ukrn.org/2023/12/11/d...
12 BEST PRACTICES FOR RESEARCH DATA SHARING https://www.crossref.org/pdfs/stm-research-data-infographic-FINAL-4.pdf Use trustworthy data repositories when publishing results Deposit research data in repositories that assign. persistent identifiers-ideally DOIs Enable FAIR practices for data sharing and citations Foster sharing of research outputs with high- quality, complete metadata Set instructions for data citations Offer guidance for authors to include data citations with persistent identifiers in the references Integrate data availability statements in published articles Include both human and machine-readable data availability statements in published articles where appropriate Incentivize data sharing through guidance and tracking Offer guidance on open practices, track policy compliance and incentivize researchers to share, cite and link research data Collectively develop tools, processes and incentives Build systems and products that work together... etc.
Best practice in research data sharing - infographic by Crossref, DataCite, and the STM Association.
crossref.org/blog/joint-s...
Bristol Uni hiring an open research manager
£37-42k, fixed with possible extension
"the role holder will be responsible for the University’s identification, analysis, understanding and monitoring of Open Research indicators"
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DEQ796/c...
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Let's get ethical! 💪
To help promote a culture of research integrity within PGRs & ECRs, we have a special blog from our wonderful Ethics team 🤩 Read on for tips, tricks, insights and reflections on the process. #Ethics #ResearchIntegrity #HiSS
Read about it here 👉 blogs.ed.ac.uk/research-bow...
So I currently work in research integrity, a job which would make Pollyanna grumpy & cynical. This morning I found evidence an author didn't commit the misconduct they were accused of & it is such a rare & wonderful moment that it will sustain me better than a 2nd cup of coffee
Dr Jemeen Sreedharan's talk, 'How openness facilitates collaboration', from our latest webinar is now on our YouTube channel.
Learn the importance of knowing when to share your data and with whom, and that sharing leads to greater opportunities to collaborate.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB-O...
"Machine learning and other types of AI are powerful statistical tools ... [however] some researchers worry that ill-informed use of AI software is driving a deluge of papers with claims that cannot be replicated, or that are wrong or useless in practical terms."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"Machine learning and other types of AI are powerful statistical tools ... some researchers worry that ill-informed use of AI software is driving a deluge of papers with claims that cannot be replicated, or that are wrong or useless in practical terms."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Introduction to research governance - online course by Bristol Medical School for researchers new to health research. 29-30 April 2024, £440.
www.bristol.ac.uk/medical-scho...
Full report downloadable at www.researchprofessional.com/0/rr/news/wo...
“We need to move away from saying, ‘We have our academics here and we as research officers are part of administration.’ It’s really crucial to form teams and work together.”
- Silke Blohm in Research Professional News researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-worl...
"Academic freedom is the freedom to research any question of (social) scientific interest using appropriate standards of methodological rigour. Work which violates such standards should not be given a platform in academia." - @rebeccasear.bsky.social
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...
