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_epsrc24.
- Otherwise, use this enrolment key: RRI_other24.
If you wish, you can record your attendance on the RI or RRI 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.
New UKRIO Research Integrity Online Course (External)
The UKRIO online research integrity course is self-paced online course on Moodle that takes 4-6 hours to complete. It is divided into 4 modules, with its own set of learning objectives:
- Principles of research integrity [60 minutes]
- The UK's research integrity guidelines, principles and governance frameworks [40 minutes]
- Research Integrity in Practice [90 minutes] - introduces a range of practical topics reflecting current challenges faced by research professionals
- Fostering a culture of research integrity [30 minutes]
Further information and registation on the course via 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.
| Research Integrity: exploring case-studies and best practice | ||
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| Part 1 - online self-paced module (prerequisite) Sign up and complete the most relevant version of the online research integrity module: | ||
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| Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences | Moodle | |
| Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Moodle | |
| Technology & Physical Sciences | Moodle | |
| Part 2 - live interactive workshop (optional follow-up) Sign up to participate in any of these sessions: | ||
| Date | Time | Type |
| Michaelmas term (Date tbc) | In-person | |
| Lent term (date tbc) | In-person | |
| Easter term (date tbc) | In-person | |
| Lent term (date tbc) | Live Online | |
| Research Integrity: embedding best practice | ||
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Part 1 - online self-paced module (recommended)
Sign up and complete the most relevant version of the online research integrity module: |
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| Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences | Moodle | |
| Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Moodle | |
| Technology & Physical Sciences |
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Part 2 - live interactive workshop (optional)
Sign up to participate in any of these sessions: |
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| Research Integrity: cultivating a culture of good research practice | ||
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| 13 Nov 2024 | 10:00-11:00 | In-person |
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Other type of researchers (and research-related staff, such as technicans) are also welcome to attend online and live research integrity training. Please complete the most relevant version of the online research integrity module and sign up to the one live interactive workshops listed under PhD students or postdoctoral researchers.
| Research Integrity: exploring case-studies and best practice | ||
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| Part 1 - online self-paced module (prerequisite) Sign up and complete the most relevant version of the online research integrity module: | ||
| Versions | Type | |
| Clinical Medicine and Biological Sciences | Moodle | |
| Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Moodle | |
| Technology & Physical Sciences | Moodle | |
| Part 2 - live interactive workshop (optional follow-up) Sign up to participate in any of these sessions: | ||
| Date | Time | Type |
| Lent term (date tbc) | In-person | |
| Easter term (date tbc) | In-person | |
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| Live Online | ||
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Other courses
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Data Protection
The Office of Personal and Professional Development provides an online data protection training course. |
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Bribery Act
The Finance Division provides online training for all staff in the Bribery Act 2010. |
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Research Data Management
The RDM team offers online and face-to-face training to help you with various aspects of data management to data sharing, data organisation, data visualisation and writing code. |
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Research Skills Guide
Cambridge University Libraries provides a number of short online modules on publishing, managing data, and finding and disseminating research. |
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Research Ethics and Good Research Practice
It is recommended that you complete one of the online research integrity training courses noted above. However, we also offer access to the following Epigeum online courses via Moodle: |
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