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4th International Colloquium for Research and Action on Academic Integrity

We’re excited to announce a unique collaboration between ECEIA 25 (European Conference on Ethics and Integrity in Academia 2025) and IRAFPA (Institute of Research and Action on Fraud and Plagiarism in Academia) for an online conference from 19-20 June 2025! While the ECEIA 25 conference will be an in-person event in Sweden, we’re making sure no one misses out and bringing the unique opportunity to attend this online event. 

Theme: How to Implement a Culture of Integrity in Higher Education Institutions?
Date: Thursday 19 – Friday 20 June 2025
Location: Online
Organized by: IRAFPA in collaboration with ECEIA 25

About the Colloquium

The 4th International Colloquium for Research and Action on Academic Integrity is an event for academics, researchers, and practitioners passionate about fostering integrity in higher education. This online event, organized by IRAFPA and aligned with the ECEIA 25 conference, provides a unique platform for sharing ideas, strategies, and research on creating a culture of integrity in higher education institutions.

The colloquium will begin with a live broadcast of the ECEIA 25 panel discussion and continue with engaging presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities.

Topics

In the face of academic social irresponsibility, this theme urges us to combine research and action to address questions such as:

  • How do we build a culture of academic responsibility within our institutions?
  • How can institutions measure their effectiveness in promoting social responsibility among faculty and students?
  • What are the barriers to implementing academic social responsibility initiatives in higher education, and how can they be overcome?
  • In what ways can higher education institutions work together on this critical issue?
  • What are the organizational, psychological, economic, and other obstacles to implementing a culture of integrity?
  • Which external institutional actors beyond academia can help us, and what strategies can they employ?
  • How effective are current legal frameworks and policies in fostering further improvements?

Program

Each presentation will be allocated a maximum of 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for discussion. We aim to create opportunities for meaningful dialogue, ensuring we leave sufficient room for discussion to make the most of our time together. The Colloquium will conclude with a closing roundtable bringing together voices from different countries to discuss the future of the university.

More information: https://irafpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/IRAFPA_4thColloquium-2025_Presentation_04nov2024.pdf

Registration Fees

  • Participants presenting a communication: €100 (or 110 CHF)
    Includes:
    • Individual membership fee 2025 to IRAFPA.
    • Access to IRAFPA events at the member rate.
    • Publication of the communication in the special issue of Les Cahiers de l’IRAFPA.
    • Personalized advice in cases of plagiarism or scientific fraud.
    • One accompaniment per year in the event of filing a complaint.
  • Participants attending but not presenting: €30 (or 30 CHF)
  • Doctoral and Master students: €10 (or 10 CHF)

Access to the conference will be provided after payment.

Registration Process

To register, please:

  1. Download the registration form here (one form per person).
  2. Complete the form and return it to the provided email address.
  3. You will receive an invoice to finalize your registration. Access will be granted upon payment.

Dates to remember

  • November 1, 2024: start of paper proposal submissions. Authors should send a Word document with a maximum of 3,000 characters (including spaces), along with a notice of intention to Heidi Reed (heidi.reed@audencia.com) and Cinta Gallent-Torres (cinta.gallent@uv.es). Both documents are required.
  • February 15, 2025: closing date for paper submissions (Word document and notice of intention).
  • March 1, 2025: acceptance decision by the Scientific Committee will be communicated to authors.
  • May 6, 2025: submissions of a complete paper of 35,000 characters maximum (including spaces and references) for publication in the journal Les Cahiers de l’IRAFPA (https://irafpa.org/publications/cahiers-irafpa-menu/guide-auteurs/).

Why Attend?

  • Learn from leading experts in academic integrity.
  • Gain insights into best practices for fostering a culture of integrity in higher education.
  • Network with like-minded professionals and researchers.
  • Enjoy exclusive benefits through IRAFPA membership.

About IRAFPA

The Institute of Research and Action on Fraud and Plagiarism in Academia (IRAFPA) is an independent, non-profit research institute established on June 18, 2016, in Geneva, Switzerland. It has no political or religious affiliations.

Mission and Role:

  • Forum for Discussion: IRAFPA fosters international, interdisciplinary scientific discussions on fraud and plagiarism.
  • Support and Assistance: It aids individuals and institutions impacted by academic fraud or plagiarism.
  • Research and Protocol Development: IRAFPA conducts both theoretical and applied research and disseminates protocols for addressing fraud and plagiarism effectively.

Areas of Involvement:

  • IRAFPA specializes in mediation to prevent interpersonal conflicts related to fraud or plagiarism from escalating into crises.
  • The Institute collaborates through its Scientific Committee and country advisors to find viable, long-term solutions for each case. This approach generates actionable knowledge grounded in real-world realities.

For more information about the colloquium and registration, visit IRAFPA’s official webpage.

We look forward to welcoming you online!