A major international conference on academic and research integrity is taking place in Galway this week, hosted by University of Galway in partnership with the National Academic Integrity Network (NAIN).
Students, researchers, academics and professional staff will get the opportunity to come together to think about what practical steps are needed to maintain integrity in higher education.
Some of the themes to be featured at the conference include ChatGPT, Google Translate, DALL-E and reviewing approaches to academic and research misconduct.
The conference also aims to offer practical guidance and support, and to make connections across the themes and further strengthen communities of practice.
It is taking place at the Galmont Hotel in Galway city from today, Wednesday, until Friday. Registration, conference programme and further details are available here.
Deputy President and Registrar, Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh, said that the start of a new academic year is an opportune time to reflect on the core principles of higher education.
“Together, we face the task of coming to grips with the challenges to research, teaching, and learning posed by generative artificial intelligence, and this conference provides a perfect venue for members of the university community to gather and to consider what we can do to maintain the highest standards of integrity in our education and qualifications,” he said.
Dr Billy Kelly, Chair of the National Academic Integrity Network, said that they are pleased to co-host this conference with University of Galway.
“At the current time, advancements in technology challenge current teaching, learning and assessment practices and these challenges have significant actual and potential consequences for both academic and research integrity.
“The conference will be an opportunity to learn from international and national leaders in this space, with all participants taking away tangible and actionable insights to discuss within their own organisations and communities of practice.”
