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Amsterdam Institute for Humanities Research (AIHR) AIHR

Academic Integrity & Social Safety

When discussing academic integrity and social safety in broad lines, researchers tend to have very similar ideas as to what they are and how to avoid them from being compromised. But when discussing concrete cases, things may not be as clear as they seem. In this course you will receive information about academic integrity and social safety in their different contexts. Discussion will raise awareness of possible pitfalls.

Course description

Discussing Dilemmas: Academic Integrity & Social Safety

Next to presentations about Social Safety and Academic Integrity by our confidential advisers and advise from the Doctorate Board officer we will host the Dilemma Game as a useful tool to stimulate awareness of, and an open and critical discussion about, integrity and professionalism in research.

Like in any profession, scientists are frequently faced with dilemmas: Can I exclude particular observations from my research? Can I use exactly the same data set for multiple papers? Should I agree on a colleague being a co-author on a paper to which she has not made a significant contribution? The Dilemma Game confronts researchers with difficult dilemmas in the context of a critical dialogue, supporting them in further developing their own 'moral compass'.

The Dilemma Game has been developed by Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) and the game lets participants consider, choose and defend (and possibly reconsider) alternative courses of action regarding a realistic dilemma related to professionalism and integrity in research. Discussing research integrity and social safety is vital as it contributes to an open, safe, and inclusive research culture in which good research practices are deeply embedded.

Course dates and Registration
  • Course Dates Autumn 2024

    Due to a the appoint of a new confidential adviser Academic Integrity at our faculty we still have to schedule this course. Most likely the first edition of this academic year will take place in December 2024 or January 2025. You will be informed by your local research school before registration opens.

Lecturers

Josephine Hoegaerts, Confidential adviser Academic Integrity

Asli Özgen-Havekotte, Confidential adviser for undesirable behaviour

Brigit van der Pas, Senior Policy officer Academic Integrity and social safety, Research Department

Nathalie Smit, Doctorate Board Officer, Research Department