The progression of research integrity at global universities (Part 2)

Dr. Daniel Barr | Principal Research Integrity Advisor, RMIT

In this video (part 2 of 2), Dr Daniel Barr continues his discussion on the progression of research integrity at universities, advocating for a universality of research integrity principles. He explores the idea of integrity ‘markers’ or indicators, toward a shared, global understanding of research best practice.

Demonstrating the applicability of such research guidelines, Daniel outlines The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) project he is involved in, which addresses perceived issues in research mobility and collaboration amongst these member states. He reinforces how a united set of guidelines to define what honest and trustworthy research is, would help facilitate the research integrity movement.

Daniel identifies the growing consideration by institutions as to how they want to serve their communities through research that solves problems, and how this need feeds into the APEC project. He talks about developing a consensus on standards to inform future policy, enrich educational training and build stakeholder trust in the research process.

Finally, in describing a somewhat fragmented approach to research integrity that undermines success, Daniel asserts the need to go beyond high-level, anecdotal commitments to research integrity. He speculates on what form this may take, in terms of an official ‘passport’ or credential that could bolster a culture and community around peer-approved research integrity.

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