Research in Action Week will run from Monday 17 to Friday 21 June 2024, featuring a series of free expert talks for staff and students aimed at strengthening the integrity of research conducted across the university.

All sessions for the week are now available online for booking and further information.

Previously titled Research Integrity Week, the event is now in its fourth consecutive year, building upon its increasing success and popularity. Renamed ‘Research in Action 2024: Skills, Tools, and Current Debates’, the new title reflects the value and activities spanning all research career stages.

The planning of the event has brought together expertise and knowledge from across the university, organised by the University of Nottingham Research Integrity and Research Ethics Committee, with support from Research and Innovation and the Researcher Academy.

This year’s program delves into crucial topics shaping the research landscape, including the ethical dimensions of social media, fake participants in research, exploring research involving BAME and indigenous communities, and navigating the complexities of Human Tissue in research.

The sessions include insights into teams and resources from across the university that support researchers, covering areas such as Research Contracts, Post Award management, Research Information Systems, Trusted Research, and NHS ethics.

Renowned organisations such as the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) and The UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN) will share their expertise, guiding participants on fostering a healthy research culture and collectively working towards improving research quality and integrity.

Researchers stand to gain valuable insights, making Research in Action Week an invaluable opportunity for both staff and students.

Don’t miss out, book now for the sessions outlined below.

Session 1: Monday 17 June 2024: 11am-12:30pm  Introduction to the UK Reproducibility Network (UKRN)

Session 2: Monday 17 June 2024: 2pm-3:30pm  Introduction to Research Contracts – Tips and Advice

Session 3: Tuesday 18 June 2024: 10:30am-12pm Social Media and Research Ethics

Session 4: Tuesday 18 June 2024: 1pm-2:30pm Research Information System (RIS) at UoN

Session 5: Wed 19 June 2024: 10am – 11:30am  – Good research practice and a healthy research culture (UKRIO)

Session 6: Wed 19 June 2024: 12pm-1:30pm Trusted Research and Export Controls

Session 7: Wed 19 June 2024: 2pm-3:30pm Research Post Award- Financial Management and Compliance

Session 8: Thursday 20 June 2024: 10:30am-12pm Fake Participants in Online Research

Session 9: Thursday 20 June 2024: 1pm-2:30pm Human Tissue at UoN

Session 10: Friday 21 June 2024: 10:30am-12pm What does it mean to be ethical and socially-just in ‘decolonial’ times?

Session 11: Friday 21 June 2024: 1pm-2:30pm NHS Research at UoN

For any enquiries about the sessions please email BB-Research-Ethics@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk