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/https://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3midzfsox3k2p@ukrio.bsky.social is pleased to announce the keynote speaker at its 2026 symposium on 13 May: Lord Patrick Vallance. In a conversation with UKRIO's Chair of Trustees, Lord Vallance will open the symposium’s morning session – free and open to all. 🔗 Secure your place now: https://ukrio.org/news/register-for-the-ukrio-2026-symposium/31 Mar 2026 10:58 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3midzfsox3k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3midqvacnfs23Today is the final day to contribute to the @ukrio.bsky.social's strategy consultation. Haven’t shared your views yet? There’s still time to help shape how research integrity is advanced in a rapidly evolving landscape. Take part now ⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]31 Mar 2026 08:25 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3midqvacnfs23https://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mhzutrbyek2lMissed @ukrio.bsky.social's webinar on supervisors and research culture earlier this week? A full recording is now publicly available. The session explored the role of supervisors in fostering a positive research culture underpinned by research integrity. Catch up here: https://ukrio.org/recap-the-role-of-supervisors-in-fostering-a-positive-research-culture/27 Mar 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhzutrbyek2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mgexxcrfi22fOn 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: https://ukrio.org/the-role-of-supervisors-in-fostering-positive-research-cultures/06 Mar 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgexxcrfi22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mftrpl2pes2f🗓️ Save the date 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: https://events.zoom.us/ev/Ar902ExMGBf9SsKL4GfXDIUpflh5ooy8KPL6bF-MENdhZwF5JW2W~AsPS5z8ad8X9rDBhIL3xoPM4ljrvHN7qZbW_ifGhlVQTdE7jSDJw_bQwFiXnx8MQQz2hrhdh4YooNNevvgoZvwwaCg27 Feb 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mftrpl2pes2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mf4s2ly5i22lMissed '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: https://ukrio.org/recap-connect-with-ukrio-shape-our-strategy/18 Feb 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf4s2ly5i22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3menzs4xiyk2mHow 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 https://ukrio.org/news/ukrio-strategy-consultation-2026/12 Feb 2026 12:50 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3menzs4xiyk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mcwvcwic5k2pWant 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: https://ukrio.org/connect-with-ukrio-shape-our-strategy/21 Jan 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwvcwic5k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mdukf464o22dUKRIO 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. https://ukrio.org/news/jake-eliot-joins-ukrio-as-director-of-policy-and-external-affairs/02 Feb 2026 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdukf464o22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mdklmnm5wc2uDid 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: https://ukrio.org/recap-exploring-the-ethical-framework-for-obtaining-materials-from-sentient-animals/29 Jan 2026 10:34 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdklmnm5wc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mcwvcwic5k2pWant 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: https://ukrio.org/connect-with-ukrio-shape-our-strategy/21 Jan 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcwvcwic5k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mctu263sws24Looking 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: https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/10007482/operations-manager/?LinkSource=PremiumListing20 Jan 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mctu263sws24https://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mchtwjjo4c2pHow 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. [contains quote post or other embedded content]15 Jan 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchtwjjo4c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3mchtg5uimk2kAfter 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💬15 Jan 2026 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3mchtg5uimk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kj4dz7f6ik2kCAN 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 https://zurl.co/cxGS16 Jan 2024 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kj4dz7f6ik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kimqxgpni62oOur 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 https://zurl.co/ocSL10 Jan 2024 11:28 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kimqxgpni62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kgg6moa37m2l"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." https://www.ukrn.org/2023/12/11/dorothy-bishop-prize-2024/13 Dec 2023 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kgg6moa37m2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kge4bqymco2mBest practice in research data sharing - infographic by Crossref, DataCite, and the STM Association. https://crossref.org/blog/joint-statement-on-research-data/12 Dec 2023 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kge4bqymco2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kgdtsv2qgv2lDr 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB-O3cs7les12 Dec 2023 11:35 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kgdtsv2qgv2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kfxbv5fnss2t"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." https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03817-607 Dec 2023 11:42 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kfxbv5fnss2thttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kfxa7tt2742b"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." https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-03817-607 Dec 2023 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kfxa7tt2742bhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kfuvcqmbsq2mIntroduction to research governance - online course by Bristol Medical School for researchers new to health research. 29-30 April 2024, £440. https://www.bristol.ac.uk/medical-school/study/short-courses/courses/research-governance/06 Dec 2023 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kfuvcqmbsq2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kfunwtxryt2l“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 https://researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-world-2023-11-more-work-needed-to-bridge-research-office-divide/06 Dec 2023 10:40 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kfunwtxryt2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/ukrio.bsky.social/post/3kf6icwwxco2a"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 https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2023/11/24/the-persistence-of-eugenics-in-mainstream-journals-highlights-major-gaps-in-research-integrity/27 Nov 2023 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:sql5cotsvle2hpngkygpcy6v/app.bsky.feed.post/3kf6icwwxco2a