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September 2026

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This special edition is dedicated to research integrity. From institutional perspectives and global survey findings to AI, open access and practical guidance, we've curated resources and insights to help libraries, research offices and research leaders navigate today's integrity challenges and support responsible research practices.

What strengthens research integrity?

How institutions navigate today's integrity challenges

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​Research integrity is becoming increasingly complex, with challenges ranging from authorship disputes and research data management to the rapid rise of AI. In this first blog of a new series, institutional research integrity experts share their perspectives on today's evolving landscape and explain how communication, trust and cross-sector collaboration can help strengthen responsible research practices and safeguard the scientific record.

Gain insights into today's research integrity landscape

Insights & Trends  

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Creating an institutional research integrity culture

How can institutions bridge the gap between research integrity training and everyday research practice to build a stronger culture of responsible research?


See what works beyond training →

The role of leadership in research integrity

From leadership commitment to peer support, institutions are building the networks and structures needed to make research integrity part of everyday research culture.


Learn how leadership supports research integrity →

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White Paper: Global perspectives on integrity training

How well are researchers being prepared to navigate research integrity challenges? Drawing on survey responses from nearly 8,000 researchers across seven countries, this white paper examines awareness of research integrity, access to training, and the gaps that remain. The findings offer valuable insights for institutions looking to strengthen integrity education and support responsible research practices across all career stages.

 

Download the global research integrity training report →

Research integrity in the age of open access and AI

Researchers, institutions, libraries and publishers all have a role to play in maintaining trust and transparency as AI and open access transform research practices.


Read the roundtable insights →

What institutions need to know from KRAF 2025

New insights from KRAF 2025 highlight how institutions can support researchers, strengthen research integrity and develop effective AI strategies for the future.

Explore practical guidance for institutions →  

Navigating research integrity in the age of AI

AI is transforming research workflows while creating new integrity challenges, making human oversight, education and collaboration more important than ever.

Find out how integrity challenges are being addressed →  

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