Promoting Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research and Practice: Watch the IAP webinar

The IAP Global Webinar on Promoting Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research and Practice took place on Monday 23 October 2023 and was designed to help researchers and scientists to delve into the importance of ethics in scientific endeavours and explore strategies to maintain the highest standards of integrity. The webinar was attended by 44 persons in total. These included leading scientists, academy leaders and the research community around the world - both young/emerging and established/senior researchers. In an age where scientific research and practice play a decisive role in shaping our world, ensuring ethical conduct and integrity is fundamental.

You can watch the recording of the webinar here:

The webinar included the following sessions:

• Welcome and Introduction

Frances Separovic, Foreign Secretary, Australian Academy of Science

• Topic and Speaker Introduction

Siobhán O’Sullivan, Executive Director, Royal Irish Academy

• Research ethics policy at the global level: Lessons from the Intergovernmental and International Bioethics Committee of UNESCO

Yuthavong Yongyuth, Thai Academy of Science and Technology

• The South African experience

Stephanie Burton, Vice- President, Academy of Science of South Africa

• Fostering Research Integrity in Malaysia: Confluence of top-down and bottom-up approach

Chau De Ming, Academy of Sciences Malaysia

• Ethics in science and engineering: The Algerian experience

Khedidja Allia, Algerian Academy of Science and Technology

• Roadmap to improve ethics in science and curb predatory publishing (RESCUE)

Kutubuddin Molla, Indian National Young Academy of Science

What is the IAP Webinar Series?

The IAP Webinar Series is an initiative designed to provide a platform for member academies and networks to come together, share insights and build partnerships. These webinars, to be conducted quarterly, will offer a unique opportunity for academia, researchers and policymakers to discuss critical topics of common interest and contribute to the advancement of knowledge and global progress.