UCAM Research Integrity

Online modules

Research Integrity (introduction)

This is a short self-paced module on Moodle that introduces the principles of research integrity and good research practice. It is aimed at postgraduate students and early career researchers but is open to any member of the University who wishes to learn more about research integrity at Cambridge. The module is available in three variations to account for disciplininary differences:

• Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences 
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Technology & Physical Sciences

Responsible Research and Innovation (introduction)

This self-paced online course provides an introduction to principles of responsible research and innovation. You can join the course here. You will be asked to enter an enrolment key on Moodle. If you are an EPSRC-funded student, use this enrolment key: RRI_epsrc23. Otherwise, use this enrolment key: RRI_other23. If you wish,  you can record your attendance on one of these courses via the University training website.

In addition, there are a number of online modules offered by other University providers on topics related to research integrity. These are listed in the menu below. 

UKRIO Research Integrity Online Pilot Course (External)

The UKRIO course provides a comprehensive grounding in research integrity for those new to the topic as well as an essential refresher for more experienced staff. The course is designed to be suitable for anyone conducting or managing research, including:

• early career researchers (research students, post-doctorates and fellows),
• group leaders (and other experienced staff) seeking refresher training)
• support staff (technicians, professional staff)

In order to secure your place on the UKRIO pilot course, you must register and launch the course before Friday 10th May 2024.

More information is available on the University booking page.

Live workshops

The section below summarises the central research integrity training provision along with other related central online training that may be of interest. All these courses can be booked via the University Training website :https://www.training.cam.ac.uk/rsogov/

In addition, many such courses are delivered at a local level by departments, faculties and Schools, both as part of the University's teaching programme and as standalone courses.