Research integrity

As a member of the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO), our staff and students must maintain the highest professional standards as they conduct their research. UCLan has put policies and procedures in place to cover and protect the quality of research, from its initial conception, through to publication and other forms of dissemination into society.

University of Central Lancashire has been a subscriber to the UK Research Integrity Office since 2015. Our subscription reference is UCL-01.

What is the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO)?

The UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) is an independent advisory body & registered charity. They offer support to the public, researchers, and organisations to further good practice in research. It was created in response to longstanding and growing concerns about the reliability of research.

UKRIO is the UK’s most experienced research integrity organisation. Since 2006, it has provided independent & expert support across all disciplines of research. It works to enhance good research practice, address mistakes, questionable practices and fraud, and improve the culture and systems of UK research.

Research integrity is another name for ‘good research practice’. It’s the conduct of research in ways that promote trust and confidence in all aspects of the research process.

Research integrity covers all research and the whole lifecycle, from the initial idea of the project through to the conduct of the research. It also covers making sure that environments and systems for research improve good research practice.

To find out more, see how the UK Research Integrity Office define and explain research integrity.

Education

Guidance and support through publications on research practice, training activities and a comprehensive events programme

Sharing best practice

Clear and honest development for the research community through facilitated discussions about key issues, informing national and international initiatives, and working to improve research culture.

Resources

Expert guidance

Confidential and expert advice and guidance, as a proactive service for both institutions and individual researchers, as well as in response to requests for assistance.

Get confidential advice on research integrity and research culture issues for example achieving good practice, publication ethics, research misconduct,research ethics, conflicts of interest and improving research culture.

Contacts and raising concerns

The Chair of the Research, Knowledge Exchange Governance Sub Committee, Professor Duncan Sayer, is the named person within the University responsible for research integrity.

The administrative lead for research integrity matters is Emma Neil Head of Ethics, Integrity and Governance Unit, and queries should be directed to Emma in the first instance.

Email: Officer for ethics
Telephone: 01772 892783

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Key policies and guidance