Publication date: 30/09/15
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LERU’s latest press release advocates the importance of the integrity with which research is carried out and reported in Europe, and encourages the development of research integrity policies.
European commissioner Carlos Moedas indicated at the June 2015 ERA conference that ‘the time has come for a European initiative on research integrity.’ LERU would welcome further support for universities and other research organisations to share good practice, to further develop information and training and to take positive steps to foster integrity.
According to Prof Kurt Deketelaere, Secretary-General of LERU : "Europe needs ongoing efforts to promote research integrity, to understand through sound research the environmental and other factors which affect how people work, and to deal effectively with concerns and allegations. We need also to continue to pay due regard to promoting sound career pathways and to excellence in the way research is designed, reviewed at proposal stage, funded, conducted and reported. These are focal points for LERU."
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- Find out more on LERU's website
