Current approaches to teaching research ethics and integrity are insufficient to deal with the complex and changing world of research and its impacts. It is in this context that the INTEGRITY project is established, seeking to empower students for Responsible Research Conduct (RCR) through evidence-based, scaffolded learning. INTEGRITY is a consortium of 11 European partners led by the University of Utrecht. Find out more here.

The kickoff meeting of Integrity was held on 13th-14th February 2019 in the beautiful city of Utrecht, Netherlands. The project officially started on January 1st 2019 with the collaboration of 11 partners from 9 European countries.

During its 36 months’ (3 years) duration, the Integrity project not only will combine high quality training in research integrity with innovative modes of engagement but also bring ethics alive, equipping the next generation of researchers with the capabilities to conduct research in a responsible manner and to address new and unforeseen research challenges. Find out more here.

The project website was launched on February 28, 2019 and will be updated for the duration of the project (36 months). This first version of the website (Beta) includes the public section with information about the project. This is a basic website (WordPress-based) that is responsive (cross-platform) and can be easily updated. The website will be updated at M6 to include a member section and a section with public dissemination materials, resulting in a website 1.0 – view report.

Informal EU Meeting at Brussels (Belgium), attended by a representative from Utrecht University.

Information on significant events (conferences, seminars, workshops) attended by the consortium partners during the reporting period – view report.

The Communication and Dissemination Plan outlines the activities to be undertaken and the means to ensure that both research findings, developed tools, the RCR standard (WP4) as well a tested innovative teaching tools (WP 4) will reach diverse audiences.

The plan will include strategies for how to maximize the impact in the Consortium Partners’ institutions (not all universities have a shared or top-down approach on teaching research Integrity) as well as that a strategy will be developed to ensure maximum outreach to teachers of RCR in Europe – view report.

Scientific Conference at Hong Kong, attended by a representative from Utrecht University – visit website.

Online project meeting attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting at Zürich (Switzerland), attended by representatives from UU, UZH.

Scientific Conference at Amsterdam (Netherlands), attended by a representative from Utrecht University – visit website.

A newsletter with the latest news for stakeholders and partners.

Scientific Conference at Keble College, Oxford (UK), attended by a representative from Utrecht University – visit website.

Project meeting via online.

Scientific Conference at Brussels (Belgium) attended by a representative from Utrecht University – visit website.

An overview report on 10 European countries regarding research ethics teaching, based on internet searches, network searches and an online questionnaire inquiring for current practices amongst professional teachers and curriculum coordinators – view report.

Symposium at Utrecht (Netherlands), attended by a representative from Utrecht University.

Project meeting at Copenhagen (Denmark).

This report briefly describes the process of developing quality checks to assess the effectiveness of education for Responsible Conduct in Research – view report.

Scientific Conference at Amsterdam (Netherlands), attended by a representative from Utrecht University – visit website.

Symposium at Utrecht (Netherlands), attended by a representative from Utrecht University.

Scientific Conference at Budapest (Hungary), attended by a representative from University of Debrecen – visit website.

Symposium at Utrecht (Netherlands), attended by a representative from Utrecht University – visit website.

Information on significant events (conferences, seminars, workshops) attended by the consortium partners during the reporting period – view report.

This quality checklist provides evidence-based information that can be used to improve the quality and efficacy of education for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) – view report.

Project annual meeting at Vilnius (Lithuania), attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU. Find out more here.

Meeting in Netherlands, attended by a representative from Utrecht University.

Workshop at Utrecht (Netherlands), attended by representatives from TCD and UCPH.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU, UZH and VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU, UZH and VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from IBMC and TCD.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from IBMC, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by Project officer Roberta Monachello, External reviewer Stefania Bocconi and representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU and UNIGE.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU and UNIGE.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU and UNIGE.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU and UZH

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from Elevate and UU.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from TCD and UCPH.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU and UNIGE.

The University of Geneva provided the INTEGRATHON workshop at Geneva (Switzerland) to develop soft incentives (nudges) to promote scientific integrity. Find out more here.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU and UZH.

Representative of IBMC presented the project at the International Colloquium on Research and Action on Academic Integrity, promoted by Universidade de Coimbra. Find out more here.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from UU and UZH.

The training, organised as part of the VIRT2UE, was focused on building moral virtues that allow researchers to act with integrity and apply the principles of the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity in concrete situations.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from TCD and UCPH.

Project meeting via online, attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Information on significant events (conferences, seminars, workshops) attended by the consortium partners during the reporting period – view report.

Project annual meeting via online, attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU. Find out more here.

Conference in Barcelona, Spain, attended by representatives from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

Meeting in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

PhD course at Porto, Portugal, attended by a representative from Utrecht University.

Presentation in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

Meeting in Porto, Portugal, attended by a representative from Utrecht University.

The European Student Convention (ESC) was one of the main centrepieces of the INTEGRITY project and was held online on 8th & 9th September 2021. The convention brought together 150 students from 9 countries providing a unique opportunity to exchange experiences from different contexts about research integrity. Find out more here.

Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attended by representatives from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

The “Diner Pensant – Tasteful conversations to empower good practices in science” was an online workshop held on 13th October which invited Academics & Researchers that supervise students and future researchers, as well as institutional board members and integrity professionals, to an entertaining and inspiring virtual dinner experience. They were invited to actively contribute with thoughts and experiences together with the fellow table guests by tasting some of the special offers on integrity issues. Find out more here.

Oral presentation in Celje, Slovenia, attended by representatives from University of Ljubljana. Find out more here.

Presentation in Barcelona, Spain, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

On the 17th November, the H2020 INTEGRITY project partnered with the University of Porto and i3S to deliver an afternoon of talks aimed to present research integrity-related initiatives. The speakers with different backgrounds and experiences across Europe will present in this event findings with regards to integrity perception within the academic community, the promotion of research integrity and examples of some of the existing structures at the University of Porto and Europe for research integrity. Find out more here.

Presentation in Ljubljana, Slovenia, attended by a representative from University of Ljubljana. Find out more here.

Presentation in Ljubljana, Slovenia, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

Project annual meeting at Porto, Portugal, attended by representatives from Elevate, IBMC, imCode, TCD, UCPH, UD, UNIGE, UL, UU, UZH, VU.

Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

Presentation in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

Presentation in Amsterdam, Netherlands, attended by a representative from Utrecht University. Find out more here.

Information on significant events (conferences, seminars, workshops) attended by the consortium partners during the reporting period – view report.