RCR News

This page offers news-worthy topics, helpful tips, and updates to UK policy, procedures, and guidelines for Responsible Conduct of Research. Note: Due to the nature of web page evolution, some links may be broken.

March 17, 2025

March RCR Newsletter [HTML]

In this edition:

• In the News:
  • "AI tools are spotting errors in research papers: inside a growing movement"
  • "Scientists' suit against top academic publishers lays bare deep frustration over unpaid peer review"
  • US DHHS ORI Research Misconduct Case Summaries. 
• RCR In-Person Trainers by College
• Available Sessions Offered by Trainers in Other Departments/Colleges
• Update on Online Compliance for the In-Person Training/Discussion Component by College
• RCR In-Person Training
• iThenticate for UK Faculty
• UK ERN (LabArchives)

February 27, 2025

February RCR Newsletter [HTML]

In this edition:

• In the News:
  • "Does the glut of retractions mean science is in crisis? Hardly"
  • "A Scandal in Alzheimer's Research Shows How Science Can Go Astray"
  • US DHHS ORI Research Misconduct Case Summaries. 
• RCR In-Person Trainers by College
• Available Sessions Offered by Trainers in Other Departments/Colleges
• Update on Online Compliance for the In-Person Training/Discussion Component by College
• RCR In-Person Training
• iThenticate for UK Faculty
• UK ERN (LabArchives)

January 29, 2025

January RCR Newsletter [HTML]

In this edition:

• Happy New Year!
• In the News:
  • "Scientists Don't Want to Get Scooped - and It's Hurting Science"
  • "Students and Research Mentors Can Navigate Career Conversations Together"
  • US DHHS ORI Research Misconduct Case Summaries. 
• RCR In-Person Trainers by College
• Update on Online Compliance for the In-Person Training/Discussion Component by College
• RCR In-Person Training
• iThenticate for UK Faculty
• UK ERN (LabArchives)