LARI General Assembly adopts revised Rules of Procedure for the National Commission for Research Integrity
During an extraordinary General Assembly, the Member Organizations of LARI (University of Luxembourg, FNR, LIST, LIH, LISER) adopted revised Rules of Procedure for the National Commission for Research Integrity. The revised Rules take effect immediately and can be accessed via the following link: Rules of Procedure of the National Commission for Research Integrity (adopted 12 June […]
Taking stock and looking forward: an external view on the evolution of LARI
When Asael Rouby took over as LARI Secretary-General on an interim basis in late 2020, the Board of LARI decided that the beginning of a transitional period presented a good opportunity to obtain an external perspective and advice on the governance of LARI in light of the experiences made during the first years of the […]
LARI appoints Tom Lindemann as new Secretary-General
After an interim period of two years, LARI has recently appointed Tom Lindemann as new Secretary-General to reinforce its efforts to create and maintain a research environment that fosters responsible practices and embeds a culture of research integrity at all major public research institutions in Luxembourg. The majority of the actions undertaken during the interim […]
Revised version of European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity published
ALLEA (All European Academies) recently published the newest version of the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity. The ALLEA Code of Conduct is not only the most well-known guidance document on research integrity in Europe, it also serves as the foundation for the work of LARI. The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity […]
Research integrity: where to find support in Luxembourg?
What are the guidelines for good scientific practice in Luxembourg? Luxembourg has established guidelines for good scientific practice that are intended to promote research integrity and ethical conduct. These guidelines apply to all researchers conducting research in Luxembourg, and are designed to ensure that research is conducted in a responsible, transparent, and ethical manner. Here are some […]
Management issues in the lab
Academia is a competitive world where toxic behaviour can emerge. Although most researchers follow a code of ethics, detrimental management can occur and junior researchers are usually the first to bear the brunt. Let’s keep in mind that any toxic atmosphere in the research process does not only affect the well-being of the scientists, it […]
To be named as an author or not: that is the question
Authorship is a crucial aspect of scientific research, as it serves as a way to credit and recognise researchers who have contributed to a study, while also maintaining the ethics, integrity, and accountability of the research process. Authorship provides an opportunity for researchers to receive recognition and credit for their contributions to a study. This recognition can […]
LARI strengthened its presence and continued to promote sound research integrity practices in Luxembourg
The Luxembourg Agency for Research Integrity (LARI) has released its annual report – covering the interim period from November 2020 to December 2022. The new edition of its annual report provides assurance that the processes LARI has in place for dealing with allegations of research misconduct are transparent, robust, and fair, and that they continue to […]
Publish or perish : the rise of research misconduct
The research environment is in a state of hyper-competition. Researchers are jostling for grants and jobs. In an era of intense emphasis on measuring academic performance, there has been a proliferation of research misconduct and of questionable behaviours. Intense competition and inadequate assessment can create a culture that implicitly encourages misconduct.What are the most common forms […]
How healthy is your research lab?
Building a healthy culture in a research lab matters. Most obviously, a harmonious lab leads to happier members, hence resulting in stronger, more creative research. Yet, the autonomy of labs might create an isolating and unhealthy, sometimes toxic, working environment. In such situations, people become disengaged, they tune out, do the minimal amount of work, […]
