LERU to Present New Advice Paper on Communicating Research with Integrity
LERU to Present New Advice Paper on Communicating Research with Integrity https://opusproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-14_12h31_28-1024x574.png 1024 574 Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project Open and Universal Science (OPUS) Project https://opusproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-14_12h31_28-1024x574.pngOn 22 October 2024, the League of European Research Universities (LERU) will unveil its latest advice paper titled “Communicating with Integrity – Supporting Researchers with Best Practice in Communication.” This paper addresses the importance of integrity in science communication, an essential component of the mission of researchers and research institutions.
Effective communication of research findings is vital for building trust, yet poor communication—whether through lack of transparency, over-hyping results, or failing to convey uncertainty—can undermine this trust. The new advice paper offers guidance for research institutions on how to support their researchers in communicating with integrity. It also provides best practices for researchers to ensure their communications reflect openness, accuracy, and honesty.
The paper will be launched during an online event, featuring a presentation by the paper’s lead author, Dr. Rhys Morgan, Head of Research Policy, Governance, and Integrity at the University of Cambridge. Following the presentation, a panel debate will bring together experts in the field of science communication and research integrity.
Event Programme:
- 11:00: Welcome by Prof. Kurt Deketelaere, LERU Secretary-General
- 11:05: Presentation of the paper by Dr. Rhys Morgan, University of Cambridge
- 11:30: Panel debate featuring:
- Dr. Helen Jamison, Global Coordinator at the Science Media Centre
- Mr. Bert Seghers, member of the European Network of Research Integrity Offices (ENRIO)
- Dr. Magdalena Skipper, Editor in Chief of Nature
- 12:10: Q&A with the online audience
- 12:25: Conclusions by Prof. Kurt Deketelaere, LERU Secretary-General
This event will provide valuable insights for researchers, media professionals, and institutions dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of communication in science. To participate, registration for the online event is now open.
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