Dr Daniel Barr | Principal Research Integrity Advisor at RMIT University

In this video (part 1 of 2), Dr Daniel Barr discusses his role as Principal Research Integrity Advisor at RMIT in facilitating the responsible conduct of research. It serves as the foundation for a broader discussion on the guidelines and application of HDR and PHD research at universities both domestically and globally.

Daniel defines the role of a Research Integrity Advisor (RIA), and explains the importance of universities’ provision of RIAs to support members of the research community and to safeguard public interests. He also references the recent iteration to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research which underpins their work.

Discussing developments in the research integrity space, Daniel comments on how efforts and success are hampered by narrow definitions that fixate on what it isn’t, and what it shouldn’t be. He raises the case for a more robust conceptualisation that improves awareness and understanding through improved clarity and relevance, and encourages higher uptake of those principles.

Daniel also covers some of the key challenges in upholding research integrity and measures to stamp out ‘predatory journals’ and ‘predatory publishing’ that undermine the trustworthiness of research. Finally, he asserts the need for more ‘research into research’ - to determine what works best to yield responsible research practices and desired outcomes.

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