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Research Integrity

The University is committed to ensuring that all research carried out under its auspices meets the highest standards of integrity and that an environment of research integrity prevails through the promotion of good research practices, together with the use of fair, effective, and transparent procedures to address research misconduct. Research integrity relates to the performance of research to the highest standards of professionalism and rigour, and to the accuracy and integrity of the research record in publications and elsewhere.

University policies and procedures in the area of Research Integrity are available, while further international and national guidance is also available:

Research Integrity Training

UL offers online training in Research Integrity through the Epigeum training portal.

Research Integrity Second Edition (IRE) Course Modules

• The Research Integrity Second Edition (IRE) consists of eight core modules (1-8) and five specialist modules (9-13).
• The National Research Integrity Forum recommends that early-stage researchers should complete all eight core modules (as a minimum), and that experienced researchers should complete core modules 1 and 2 (as a minimum).
• A more comprehensive description of each module is available in the Research Integrity Course Outline.

Accessing the training

Users will need to set up an account on the system to access. Steps to follow to access the courses:

• Go to this link: 
• Click on the user menu on the top-right of the screen, and then on “Register"
• Complete the form using your @ul.ie details, ensuring that you enter the following token in the appropriate field: ab030210
• Once registered, you will receive an email to activate your account. Once you've activated and logged in, you should see the Research Integrity Second Edition (IRE) module under the "My Courses" section of the Epigeum webpage.

Please contact researchintegrity@ul.ie if you have any queries.

Contact Us

If we can provide any further information or clarity on the topic of Research Integrity and its implications for your research activity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

• UL Research Integrity Officer: Professor Natalia Kopteva
• Research Strategy and Policy Manager: Christine Brennan

Each faculty has an identified Research Integrity Champion, with expertise and experience in the area. These individuals will be able to advise you on discipline-specific queries that might arise in the course of your research, and where necessary direct you to appropriate resources elsewhere.

• Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences: Professor Neil Robinson
• Education & Health Sciences: Associate Professor Elaine Kinsella
• Kemmy Business School: Professor Michael Morley
• Science and Engineering: Professor Michael Scanlon

¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is an associate member of the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO). UKRIO is an independent organisation that provides free and confidential advice and guidance to the public, researchers, organisations to further good practice in research. .