Past events
How Can We Foster Research Integrity and Protect Whistle Blowers?
Based on the findings of the National Survey on Research Integrity, ways to foster research integrity will be presented. Special attention will also be paid to the need to protect both whistle blowers and the researchers they accuse of a breach of research integrity, at least until it’s clear whether the allegation was made correctly and in good faith.
In cooperation with Research, Ethics and Integrity Platform UM and Studium Generale.
Date: Monday 25 April
Time: 20:00
Speaker: Prof. Lex Bouter, Professor of Methodology and Integrity, VU Amsterdam
Call for proposals UM Ethics and Integrity Grant
The Platform for Research Ethics and Integrity will launch its annual call for their UM Ethics and Integrity Grants. This small Grant of 10k EUR can used for any project or activity aiming to facilitate Good Conduct of Research of our UM community.
Although any topic can be suitable, as long it addresses Research Ethics and Integrity at UM.
Please note: the call will close on 30 November 2021.
For the first round, please email us at platformrei@maastrichtuniversity.nl in a 300 words abstract by 30 November 2021. Based on this the platform will make a first selection of proposals, and ask for a more detailed proposal. The final results will be shared in January 2022.
More information about the call and the conditions you can read here
Can academics be activists? | 7 December 12:00 - 13:30
Many researchers who do community-engaged research experience a tension between being objective researchers and a desire for activism. While some are convinced that activism is a core task of the researcher, others may struggle to filter their personal views out of scientific analysis. Some may argue that activism in science should be rewarded by the university, while others may advocate to keep activism out of the university altogether.
During this event, Prof. Pim Martens (SBE), Dr. Astrid Offermans (SBE) and Prof. Maurice Zeegers (FHML) will present their different positions on this topic, before engaging in a discussion.
The discussion will be moderated by Prof. Teun Dekker (FSE).
Hybrid format
The event is done in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual audiences, whom will have the opportunity to be involved in the discussion. As it will be livestreamed, the audience is invited to ask questions via a chat function.
This event is co-organised by MPCER and the UM Platform for Research Ethics and Integrity.
Is Open Science the Solution for the Replicability Crisis and Problems of Research Integrity?
In recent years, alarming messages about the poor reproducibility of research findings and breaches of research integrity have appeared in the media.
What exactly is the problem, what can we say about its causes, and are effective solutions at hand? Prof. Lex Bouter (Professor of Methodology and Integrity, VU Amsterdam) will argue that the recent awareness of some problematic aspects of the academic enterprise is a good thing, which should not lead to pessimism. In fact, it opens the road towards improvements and better understanding.
More specifically, his lecture will explore what researchers, their institutions, scientific journals and funding agencies can do to make research more robust and trustworthy.
Organised in cooperation with Studium Generale.
Date: 3 February 2021
Time: 20.00 - 21.45
Speaker: Prof. Lex Bouter, Professor of Methodology and Integrity, VU Amsterdam
Plagiarism in education and research
On Tuesday 26 January 2021 from 14:00 to 17:00, the VSNU is organizing a themed afternoon on plagiarism in education and research. This meeting is for members of LOWI, Academic Integrity Committees (CWIs), examination committees and appeal committees of universities, as well as university administrators, academics, students and stakeholders.
During this theme afternoon, we will discuss a number of questions: what are the legal contours of the concept of plagiarism and how do they relate to the requirements imposed on it from the perspective of academic integrity? From a historical point of view, are there any developments in how people think about plagiarism (and originality)? Which best (or: worst ) practices do we find in teaching and scientific research methods?
Programme:
- Opening by Prof. Karen Maex (rector UvA)
- "What is that, a violation of academic integrity?" by Prof. Jonathan Soeharno (professor UvA, chair CWI UvA)
- “Historical perspectives on plagiarism” by Prof. Keimpe Algra (professor UU, chair of VSNU Code of Conduct Committee 2018)
- “The legal contours of the concept of plagiarism” by Prof. Peter Blok (professor of patent law and privacy UU, judge of the Court of Appeal of The Hague, specialist intellectual property law)
- "Requirements for scientists versus requirements for students?" by Prof. Ph. Eijlander (professor Tilburg University, chair Cobex)
- Forum discussion with the speakers and discussion with the speakers
#MeTooAcademia: The Learning Curve | 1 December 2020
In cooperation with Studium Generale the UM Platform for Research Ethics and Integrity organises a theaterplay. #MeTooAcademia: The Learning Curve will be performed by Het Acteursgenootschap on 1 December.
The Learning Curve is a 40-minute play about sexual intimidation and abuse of power in a university context. It’s both humorous and bleak, and is written to be followed by a discussion.
Click here for more formation about the play and how you can sign up.
Please note: only a limited number of visitors can attend the performance.
The REI Call for the Research Ethics & Integrity Grants
The Platform for Research Ethics and Integrity has launched its annual call for their UM Ethics and Integrity Grants. This small Grant of 10k EUR can used for any project or activity aiming to facilitate Good Conduct of Research of our UM community.
Although any topic can be suitable, we specifically invite topics related to the recent changes in the academic climate due to the COVID19 pandemic.
Please note: the call will close on 30 November 2020. For the first round, please e-mail us a 300 words abstracts by 30 November 2020.
More information about the call and the conditions you can read here
If you have a question or wish to have more information on the topic please send an email to platformrei@maastrichtuniversity.nl
National Survey on Research integrity
On 15 October, the National Survey on Research integrity, created by the Dutch research community to gather information on research norms, practices and behavioursis, is launched.
All UM researchers will receive this survey via e-mail. We would truly appreciate your recommendations about how we can improve ways of doing research while benefitting society as a whole.