Attending the #WCRI2026 #ResearchIntegrity conference in Vancouver? Working on #PaperMills/ #genAI misuse? Come to a free networking session, Mon 04 May, 6 pm. There'll be 2 min talks from anyone who'd like to present, networking, maybe dinner afterwards. No need to register, just come along!

The time has come for big changes to improve research funding The competitive research funding system is at breaking point. This Perspective argues that innovations to address ongoing problems are needed on a grander scale than ever before, but this will not suf...

The time has come for big changes to improve research funding

#Science #Funding #WCRI2026 #WCRI

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Truth, or misinformation? A statistician explains the challenge of assessing evidence The word misinformation is loaded, and overused. The difficulty of assessing evidence is partly to blame.

Truth, or misinformation? A statistician explains the challenge of assessing evidence

#Evidence #Misinformation #WCRI2026 #WCRI

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COS will be participating in the World Conference on Research Integrity #WCRI2026 in Vancouver! The Network for Education & Research Quality (NERQ) is hosting two opportunities to connect:

🔹 Online Pre-Meeting (April 27): uni-kiel.zoom-x.de/m...

🔹 NERQ Reception (May 4): docs.google.com/form...

From Trial Failures to Fraud Charges: Oncology Industry Challenges in Focus Recent oncology headlines spotlight major industry challenges, including failed cancer drugs, clinical trial setbacks, FDA investigations, and more, highlighting ongoing issues in cancer research, reg...

From Trial Failures to Fraud Charges: Oncology Industry Challenges in Focus

#Oncology #MedicalScience #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.oncologynewscentral.com/oncology/fro...

Cancer Research UK withdraws funding for open access charges - Research Professional News Exclusive: Charitable funder cites “inefficient and costly” system, promising transition for researchers

Cancer Research UK withdraws funding for open access charges

#OpenAccess #UK #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-o...

Half of social-science studies fail replication test in years-long project Results from massive, ‘eagerly awaited’ initiative reinforce concerns about the credibility of science — but raise hope for solutions.

Half of social-science studies fail replication test in years-long project

#WCRI2026

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Predatory university rankings jeopardise the value of Webometrics - LSE Impact Webometrics provides an open source alternative to traditional university rankings, but mirror sites and a market for predatory rankings threatens its future.

Predatory university rankings jeopardise the value of Webometrics

#HigherEducation #UniversityRanking #WCRI2026 #WCRI

blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

The Lancet retracts half-century-old unsigned commentary on talc for undisclosed industry ties SewcreamStudio/iStock The Lancet has retracted a 49-year-old unsigned commentary on the safety of cosmetic talc after two researchers discovered the author was a paid consultant to Johnson & Jo…

The Lancet retracts half-century-old unsigned commentary on talc for undisclosed industry ties

#Lancet #ResearchIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI

retractionwatch.com/2026/03/25/l...

The Role of Gossip in Scholarly Publishing - The Scholarly Kitchen Let’s say the quiet part out loud: gossip plays an important role in scholarly publishing. But is that a bad thing?

The Role of Gossip in Scholarly Publishing

#ScholarlyPublishing #WCRI2026 #WCRI

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/03/23/t...

We should focus less on research impact and more on research value - LSE Impact Institutional definitions of research impact align poorly with the practices & values of staff, could a focus on research value lead to better outcomes?

We should focus less on research impact and more on research value

#ResearchEvaluation #Australia #WCRI2026 #WCRI

blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

Commission’s EU-wide open access idea prompts concerns - Research Professional News Mooted legislation should avoid dictatorial approach and ensure funding sustainability, sector figures warn

Commission’s EU-wide open access idea prompts concerns

#OpenAccess #AcademicPublishing #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-euro...

Here's Why Dozens of Autism Publications Were Retracted Dataset scraped photos of kids from autism websites without consent

Here's Why Dozens of Autism Publications Were Retracted

#ResearchEthics #ResearchIntegrity #Retraction #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...

‘Unusually steep’ decline in US university autonomy, index shows Drop in institutional autonomy of 50 per cent since 2015 means country is now only rated as ‘moderate’ by experts

‘Unusually steep’ decline in US university autonomy, index shows

#AcademicFreedom #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.timeshighereducation.com/news/unusual...

Ninety-seven ignored: A personal reflection on the hidden struggles of an academic editor Delays in editorial decisions are a frequent source of frustration for authors, yet the hidden challenges faced by editors remain largely unrecognized. Reflecting on my experience serving on the edito...

Ninety-seven ignored: A personal reflection on the hidden struggles of an academic editor

#AcademicPublishing #Editor #WCRI2026 #WCRI

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EU considers model contracts for academic researchers The European Commission is exploring the feasibility of issuing model employment contracts for European researchers, to support mobility and make careers in research more attractive. The model contrac...

EU considers model contracts for academic researchers

#Researchers #EU #WCRI2026 #WCRI

sciencebusiness.net/news/europea...

Creating a responsible authorship culture in science: Anchoring authorship practices in principles of transparency, credit, and accountability | PNAS Authorship remains the primary currency of academic credit and a cornerstone of research integrity, yet current practices often fail to reflect the...

Creating a responsible authorship culture in science: Anchoring authorship practices in principles of transparency, credit, and accountability

#Authorship #Science #Accountability #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Guest Post — Societies 2030: The Community Advantage in an AI-First World - The Scholarly Kitchen Today's guest bloggers call for society publishers to recognize their unique role in shaping the systems researchers use to discover and evaluate knowledge.

Societies 2030: The Community Advantage in an AI-First World

#AcademicPublishing #AI #GenAI #Journals #WCRI2026 #WCRI

scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2026/03/10/g...

Research time ‘sacrificed’ as universities cut costs and jobs - Research Professional News Academics at institutions implementing job cuts warn of “more work falling on fewer shoulders”

Research time ‘sacrificed’ as universities cut costs and jobs

#HigherEducation #University #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-u...

Scientific sleuths come in from the cold Research integrity investigators are starting to organize, but the field, and the people, remain idiosyncratic

Scientific sleuths come in from the cold

#ResearchIntegrity #Sleuths #WCRI2026 #WCRI

cen.acs.org/research-int...

Academic integrity across educational levels: Exploring students’ engagement with grey-zone and non-compliant practices in four European countries To foster academic integrity in students and future scholars, it is essential to understand how their integrity behaviours evolve throughout their educational trajectory and across various academic in...

Academic integrity across educational levels: Exploring students’ engagement with grey-zone and non-compliant practices in four European countries

#ResearchIntegrity #AcademicIntegrity #WCRI2026 #WCRI

doi.org/10.1371/jour...

Editors-in-Chief address tough questions facing scientific journals | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Editors-in-Chief address tough questions facing scientific journals

#AcademicPublishing #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.aaas.org/news/editors...

Australian councils launch national research integrity review - Research Professional News ARC and NHMRC warn of a “lack of consistent, sector-wide data on research integrity issues”

Australian councils launch national research integrity review

#ResearchIntegrity #Australia #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-aust...

Join us at #WCRI2026 for a networking session for anyone working on #PaperMills and #GenAI on the context of #ResearchIntegrity. There'll be lightning talks, networking and probs drinks/ dinner afterwards. May 4, 6.00-7.30 pm, all welcome!

More ways to connect at #WCRI2026 in Vancouver:

🔹 Pre-conference workshops (May 3)
🔹 NERQ Reception (May 4, 9–11 PM)
🔹 Paper Mills & Generative AI rapid insights session (May 4)

Learn more and join us in May.

wcri2026.org/pre-conferen...

Robbert Dijkgraaf will deliver the Steneck–Mayer Lecture at the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity in Vancouver.

Join us May 3–6, 2026.

#WCRI2026 #ResearchIntegrity

wcri2026.org/program/?utm...

Threat of libel ‘chilling academic freedom’, say UK researchers Academics urge government to strengthen legal protections for scholars undertaking studies in controversial fields

Threat of libel ‘chilling academic freedom’, say UK researchers

#AcademicFreedom #UK #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.timeshighereducation.com/news/threat-...

‘No one quite like her’: meet the female colleagues who inspire these award-winning women in science To mark International Women’s Day, Nature asked winners of its awards programmes to nominate a colleague who brings out the best in them.

‘No one quite like her’: meet the female colleagues who inspire these award-winning women in science

#Science #Research #Female #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Preprint server removes study attributing increased infant mortality to vaccines Alachua County/Flickr A preprint server has withdrawn a study that suggested children vaccinated in the second month of life are more likely to die soon after when compared to those who did not rec…

Preprint server removes study attributing increased infant mortality to vaccines

#ResearchIntegrity #Vaccines #Science #WCRI2026 #WCRI

retractionwatch.com/2026/03/02/p...

Beyond metrics: Restoring integrity to Indias research ecosystem - The Tribune For a nation aspiring to global leadership, research credibility, not publication volume, will determine economic strength, policy resilience and technological sovereignty.

Beyond metrics: Restoring integrity to India's research ecosystem

#ResearchIntegrity #ResearchMisconduct #India #WCRI2026 #WCRI

www.tribuneindia.com/news/upsc/be...