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This page offers news-worthy topics, helpful tips, and updates to UK policy, procedures, and guidelines for Responsible Conduct of Research. Note: Due to the nature of web page evolution, some links may be broken.

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April 25, 2025

April RCR Newsletter [HTML]

In this edition:

  • In the News:
    • "Invasion of the ‘journal snatchers’: the firms that buy science publications and turn them rogue"
    • "Defamation Claims Arising from Research Misconduct Cases: Best Practices for Institutions"
    • US DHHS ORI Research Misconduct Case Summaries. 
  • RCR In-Person Trainers by College
  • Update on Online Compliance for the In-Person Training/Discussion Component by College
  • iThenticate for UK Faculty
  • UK ERN (LabArchives)

March 17, 2025

March RCR Newsletter [HTML]

In this edition:

  • In the News:
    • "AI tools are spotting errors in research papers: inside a growing movement"
    • "Scientists' suit against top academic publishers lays bare deep frustration over unpaid peer review"
    • US DHHS ORI Research Misconduct Case Summaries. 
  • RCR In-Person Trainers by College
  • Available Sessions Offered by Trainers in Other Departments/Colleges
  • Update on Online Compliance for the In-Person Training/Discussion Component by College
  • RCR In-Person Training
  • iThenticate for UK Faculty
  • UK ERN (LabArchives)

February 27, 2025

February RCR Newsletter [HTML]

In this edition:

  • In the News:
    • "Does the glut of retractions mean science is in crisis? Hardly"
    • "A Scandal in Alzheimer's Research Shows How Science Can Go Astray"
    • US DHHS ORI Research Misconduct Case Summaries. 
  • RCR In-Person Trainers by College
  • Available Sessions Offered by Trainers in Other Departments/Colleges
  • Update on Online Compliance for the In-Person Training/Discussion Component by College
  • RCR In-Person Training
  • iThenticate for UK Faculty
  • UK ERN (LabArchives)

January 29, 2025

January RCR Newsletter [HTML]

In this edition:

  • Happy New Year!
  • In the News:
    • "Scientists Don't Want to Get Scooped - and It's Hurting Science"
    • "Students and Research Mentors Can Navigate Career Conversations Together"
    • US DHHS ORI Research Misconduct Case Summaries. 
  • RCR In-Person Trainers by College
  • Update on Online Compliance for the In-Person Training/Discussion Component by College
  • RCR In-Person Training
  • iThenticate for UK Faculty
  • UK ERN (LabArchives)

 

 

 

 

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