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Karin Friedrich

UKRIO Introduction to Research Integrity

UKRIO Introduction to Research Integrity

Issued by University Of Aberdeen

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Badge Description

Earners of this badge have completed a four-module online course developed by the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO). The training provides a solid foundation in research integrity principles and practical guidance for applying them in everyday research. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of good research practices, ethics, governance frameworks, and strategies to address common challenges such as authorship, data management, collaborative working, and the use of AI. The course is designed to strengthen research quality, prevent questionable practices, and promote a positive research culture. It is suitable for researchers at all career stages as well as professional services and support staff in research-enabling roles.

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What Was Required to Earn This Badge

  • Evidence of learning/achievement required:
    Completion of the UKRIO Introduction to Research Integrity training course (4 hours). The participant has completed all four modules with a score of 80% or above. Module 1: Principles of research integrity - Understand what research integrity is and why it matters. - Recognise the core principles of research integrity and how they guide responsible research. Module 2: The UK’s research integrity guidelines, principles and governance frameworks - Identify key UK research integrity standards and governance frameworks. - Understand roles, responsibilities, and reporting processes for concerns. Module 3: Research integrity in practice - Apply integrity principles to research ethics, data collection & management, and open research. - Develop strategies for handling challenges like collaborative working, authorship, AI and research security (‘Trusted Research’) responsibly. Module 4: Fostering a culture of integrity - Explore how research culture influences integrity and quality. - Learn ways to lead by example and promote positive practices at any career stage.

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    Aligned External Outcomes

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      Demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of research integrity.

      Maps to UKRIO Concordat Commitment 1 - Maintaining the highest standards of research integrity - the principles.
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      Identify UK research integrity standards, governance frameworks and reporting mechanisms to ensure compliance and accountability.

      Maps to UKRIO Concordat Commitment 2 - Maintaining the highest standards of research integrity - expectations and compliance.
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      Recognise how to apply integrity principles (ethics, data, openness, competing interests) to the practical conduct of research.

      Maps to UKRIO Concordat Commitment 3 - Embedding a culture of research integrity.
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      Reflect on how individual actions and research culture contribute to integrity.

      Maps to UKRIO Concordat Commitment 3 - Embedding a culture of research integrity.

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