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There is great change in the way that research is being conducted. With more international collaborations, ‘open’ research being more frequently an expectation from funders of research, and a generation of new researchers who grew up with the internet and big data entering the research workforce, the way we influence or foster research cultures towards responsible conduct and research integrity is also changing.

Applying knowledge and research findings from other fields is providing new insights into the motivations behind research misconduct, and how to drive more responsible research through mechanisms like education and training, or clear and effective policy.

The 6th World Conference on Research Integrity in Hong Kong, hosted by The University of Hong Kong and co-organised with RMIT University in Australia, will explore the application of these new research findings to develop new and better solutions to address the challenges for research integrity.

Discussion in the Conference will be centred around:

• Moves towards transparency in research
• Replication, reproducibility and research waste
• Managing research misconduct
• Education on responsible conduct of research
• How cultural differences impact the conduct of research
• Integrity in innovation and impact
• Institutional assessment of researchers

Details of the Conference are as follows:
Date: June 2-5, 2019
Time: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Venue: Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, the University of Hong Kong

Conference highlights:
Dr. Alan Finkel, Australia’s Chief Scientist: Actions to advance research integrity
Dr. David Moher, Associate Professor, School of Epidemiology and Public Health,
University of Ottawa: Is the assessment of researchers fit for purpose?
Dr. Maura Hiney, Head, Post-Award and Education, Health Research Board Ireland: Integrity challenges in evaluating the path to impact
Professor Frank Miedema, Professor of Immunology, Dean and Vice-Chairman of the Board, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University: Academic leadership and the Transition to Open Science

Full programme: https://wcri2019.org/

Media enquiries:
Communication and Public Affairs Office, HKU:
Ms Trinni Choy (Tel: 2859 2606 / Email: pychoy@hku.hk)
Ms Rashida Suffiad (Tel: 2857 8555 / Email: rsuffiad@hku.hk)