Research integrity and RRI: Why they matter to us all

This session will give participants an appreciation of the basic principles of Research Integrity (rigour, transparency, fairness, etc.) and Responsible Research & Innovation (ethics, public engagement, open access, etc.) and how and why we should all apply them to our day-to-day research practices, from collecting, processing and managing research data, to writing papers, collaborating with colleagues, engaging with stakeholders, etc. Practical examples will be discussed.

The session will also briefly signpost useful resources and training on Research Integrity and RRI, available from the University as well as external websites, and will remind participants of the mandatory training that should be completed by all researchers at the University of Liverpool.

Throughout the session, there will be opportunities for discussion about Research Integrity and RRI aspects that are of particular interest to the audience.

Due to the introductory nature of the session, it is more suitable for PGR students and early career researchers/academics, but researchers at all career levels are welcome to attend.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic principles of Research Integrity and Responsible Research & Innovation

• Be familiar with the University resources and the requirements in terms of mandatory training on Research Integrity

• Receive practical advice that will hopefully help them to apply Research Integrity and RRI principles to their day-to-day research practices

Presenter information:

Dr Roberto Ferrero

Dr Roberto Ferrero is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Engineering & Electronics, and is currently the Research Integrity Lead for the Faculty of Science & Engineering. He has several years of experience in delivering training on Research Integrity and Responsible Research & Innovation.

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) attributes developed during this session are relevant to the following sub-domains:

Domain B: Personal Effectiveness

B1: Personal Qualities   

B3: Professional and Career Development

Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation        

C1: Professional Conduct

C2: Research Management            

Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact

D1: Working with Others            

Accessibility Adjustments and Alternative Format requests: If you require any accessibility adjustments or have any questions about this session, please contact the the Academy's RD team Researcher@liverpool.ac.uk at least 7 days before the session date so that your requirements can be referred to the facilitator(s) who will make every effort to address them where possible.

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