Online research integrity training (developed by Epigeum, part of Oxford University Press) is available to all University staff and students and can now be booked via CoSy.
Research integrity training is compulsory for all Oxford researchers and these courses provide an introduction to research integrity (or good practice in research). They have been designed to support researchers from all disciplines through some of the key issues that need to be considered when planning, conducting and publishing research. Amongst other topics, the courses cover professional responsibilities, designing and conducting research, relationships (both with other researchers and the broader community and the public), scholarly publication, research dissemination and impact, issues in research governance and what to do if research misconduct is suspected. Potential problems are identified, along with suggestions for how they can be resolved. Practical examples and activities are included to develop understanding of more complex situations.
The Research Integrity: Core course is compulsory for all University of Oxford research students (either on graduate taught courses or studying for research degrees). There is a concise refresher version of the course available which is suitable for more experienced researchers (eg. postdoctoral researchers and established academic staff). There are also further supplementary courses available, covering the following aspects of research integrity: Avoiding Plagiarism; Conflicts of Interest; Research Involving Human Participants; The Care & Use of Animals in Research; Intellectual Property; Export Controls.
Links to the courses are also available from the Research Support site at https://researchsupport.admin.ox.ac.uk/support/training/ethics and a certification is provided on successful completion of each course (if the required 80% pass mark is achieved).
All of these courses are available to any University staff and students with an interest in training in this area.
