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Avoiding Plagiarism today: voice, attribution, and trust

Beatriz Figueroa, author of Avoiding Plagiarism, explores how plagiarism has evolved - from copy-and-paste to misrepresentation across text and GenAI. The new edition reflects this shift, with a modern rethink focused on ownership, attribution and trust.

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Beatriz Moya Figueroa
May 20, 2026

Updating Academic Integrity for the age of Generative AI

Our Academic Integrity programme is being updated to better address GenAI. To develop the new content, we organised a workshop with contributors of the programme, as well as universities across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Here's how we are working together.

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Epigeum Team
April 13, 2026

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Celebrating Research Integrity Collection Launch

We are proud to announce that the Research Integrity Collection is now complete! In our recent webinar, we explored the value, purpose practical implementation of the collection to serve your entire research community.

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Epigeum Team
March 04, 2026

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Why mentoring matters for career development and research impact

To mark International Mentorship Month, Audrey J. Murrell, Ph.D. — lead advisor of the upcoming ‘Mastering Mentoring’ program — explores the impact of mentoring and how intentional, well‑supported approaches can be beneficial for learning.

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Audrey J. Murrell
January 15, 2026

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Leadership as the cornerstone of Research Integrity

Professor Matthew Campbell explores how research integrity is shaped through everyday leadership decisions and highlights three key leadership levers that strengthen and influence research culture.

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Professor Matthew Campbell
January 14, 2026

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‘Respect Matters’: A victim-survivor-led course changing the way universities approach gender-based violence

Camille Schloeffel – Lead Advisor and Author of ‘Respect Matters’ – shares her role in shaping the National Code and how the programme equips universities with the knowledge and skills to foster consent, respect and safe, inclusive campus cultures.

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Camille Schloeffel
January 13, 2026

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Respect Matters: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Consent

Announcing the launch of Respect Matters: Addressing Gender-Based Violence and Consent. Developed to support Australian universities in complying with the National Code, the programme empowers staff and students with the essential knowledge, skills, and empathy to understand, prevent, and respond.

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December 09, 2025

Evidencing impact: Epigeum’s new efficacy surveys

We are launching a new tool to help universities measure the efficacy of our programmes - find out what it is and how it's being rolled out.

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November 18, 2025

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Going Beyond Compliance – A Student’s Perspective - Part 2

In part 2 of the series, Raffy Edis, reviewer of our upcoming programme Respect Matters, explores effective practices in addressing gendered violence in higher education.

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Raffy Edis
November 05, 2025

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Going Beyond Compliance – A Student’s Perspective - Part 1

In the first of a two-part series, Raffy Edis, reviewer of our upcoming programme Respect Matters, discusses the role of student activism in driving recent changes and the National Code.

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Raffy Edis
November 05, 2025

Research Methods Refreshed - Explore What’s New

We’re excited to share that Research Methods - part of the 'Research Skills Toolkit' - has been updated to reflect today’s research landscape. Discover brand new content on Gen AI, Data Literacy and more – designed to support researchers with the skills they need in their careers.

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October 20, 2025

Designing ‘Mastering Mentoring’: Reflections from Our Workshop

Epigeum is launching a new program to support inclusive, effective mentoring for researchers. Developed with global experts and our development group partners, it will offer tailored modules for mentors and mentees.

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August 28, 2025

'Research with Impact: Creating Meaning and Value' launch

We have launched the US edition of Research with Impact: Creating Meaning and Value - find out how the program can help your institution promote a culture of broader impact and train your researchers to embed it throughout their research journey.

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August 20, 2025

Building Respect Matters: A Collaborative Approach to Gender-Based Violence Prevention in Higher Education

We are developing Respect Matters, a new programme to support Australian universities with evidence-based training on gender-based violence. We recently ran a workshop to help shape the course - here are the key takeaways.

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August 07, 2025

OfS's Condition E6: Read why sector experts are calling for action – and how Epigeum’s new training can help

We have launched Tackling Harassment and Sexual Misconduct: Prevent, Act, Support, a powerful new training programme designed to meet – and exceed – the new OfS Condition E6 requirements.

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July 16, 2025

Accessibility audit and remediation of Epigeum programmes

To enhance our users' learning experience and meet partner institutions' needs, we commissioned an accessibility review by Tech For All (TFA). Our digital team then initiated a remediation project based on their findings. Here are the key takeaways.

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April 24, 2025

How online prevention and response training courses can help in part to fulfil recent OFS recommendations

Dr Alan Berkowitz discusses how online prevention and response training courses, like Epigeum’s Consent Matters and Tackling Harassment, can help universities fulfill recent OFS recommendations.

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Dr Alan Berkowitz
April 08, 2025

Tackling harassment and sexual misconduct workshop: a day of insight and collaboration

We are creating a programme to help universities meet OfS requirements for training on harassment and sexual misconduct, and held a workshop with various institutions to understand their priorities and ensure the programme effectively supports them.

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February 05, 2025

Providing researchers with the confidence to understand data

Professor James Abdey – Lead Advisor and Author for Statistical Research Methods – discusses the importance of statistical literacy and applications of methodologies to assist researchers in understanding their data and presenting their results clearly, objectively, and with confidence.

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James Abdey
January 23, 2025

Collaboration opportunity: join the ‘Mastering Mentoring’ development group

We're excited to introduce Mastering Mentoring, aimed at empowering researchers to build effective mentoring relationships. This engaging online course offers comprehensive support for both mentors and mentees, ensuring they develop the skills and knowledge needed for success.

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January 20, 2025

Epigeum launches Responsible Conduct of Research program

Epigeum is proud to announce the release of its comprehensive new program, Responsible Conduct of Research, now available for subscription.

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January 13, 2025

Hear from experts on research impact

In this recent webinar we hear from Dr Tamika Heiden and Dr Josh Gladden as they discuss research impact and how they have encountered and promoted it within their fields, focusing on strategies for bridging academic and societal impact.

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November 27, 2024

Introducing the Responsible Conduct of Research program

Professor Nicholas Steneck – Lead Advisor and Author behind the Research Integrity Course – discusses his experience of updating the upcoming Responsible Conduct of Research program to best serve the US research climate and make it as useful as possible to researchers today.

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Professor Nicholas Steneck
November 18, 2024

Celebrating the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity

Today, we join the global academic community in celebrating the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity, an annual event organized by the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI).

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October 16, 2024

Exciting updates to the “Becoming a Researcher” programme – part of the Research Skills Toolkit

We are thrilled to announce that in response to recent feedback from our reviewers, we have published significant updates to Epigeum’s “Becoming a Researcher” programme, one of the five courses which form part of our Research Skills Toolkit resource!

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September 03, 2024

Responding to the OFS guidelines

The Office for Students released new guidance this week, detailing requirements for universities to protect students from harassment and sexual misconduct. We've gathered all the necessary information about our resources and online training to help your institution meet OfS recommendations.

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July 31, 2024

Updating our International Student Success (UK) programme

We’re pleased to announce that the updated version of our International Student Success (UK) course is now available!

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July 22, 2024

AMOSSHE National Conference: fostering student wellbeing and engagement

A few weeks ago Epigeum had the privilege of attending and exhibiting at the highly anticipated AMOSSHE National Conference in Glasgow. Here are some of the key takeaways.

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July 09, 2024

Catch up on our ANZ student mental health webinar

We recently hosted a webinar on student mental health in Australia, and in anticipation of the upcoming publication of Healthy Habits, Better Living, we wanted to go over some of the highlights.

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June 24, 2024

Catch up on our UK student mental health webinar

In our recent webinar, Lily Margaroli and Dr Dominique Thompson discussed challenges and actionable steps for student mental health in the UK, emphasizing effective communication, collaboration, and addressing basic provisions and diverse needs.

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Epigeum Team
June 17, 2024

Research Integrity UK: Addressing the challenge of ‘upskilling’ researchers in the requirements of trusted research

Dr Antony Walsh – Adapting Author behind the updates to the Research Integrity Course (UK version) – reflects on the challenge of ‘upskilling’ researchers in the requirements of trusted research.

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Dr Antony Walsh
June 13, 2024

UK research integrity: updates, climate and environment

Professor Nicholas Steneck – Lead Advisor and Author behind the Research Integrity Course – discusses his experience of updating the programme to make it compatible with the current research climate and as useful as possible to researchers today.

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Professor Nicholas Steneck
June 03, 2024

Supporting international students on University Mental Health Day

It’s University Mental Health Day, a day to talk about making student mental health a university-wide priority, and here at Epigeum, we’ve decided to spotlight the needs of international students.

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March 12, 2024

Dr Hazel Partington on ethics-based research studies

Dr Hazel Partington – author behind the Ethical Research updates – discusses her experience of revising the two courses in Epigeum’s Ethical Research programme and the parallel issues running between the resource and her work on other ethics-based research studies.

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Dr Hazel Partington
November 17, 2023

Introducing the Epigeum Thought Leadership webinar series!

Epigeum launched a new Thought Leadership Webinar Series, focusing on research impact, student support, and wellbeing. The series will feature distinguished guest speakers, discussions on key topics, Q&A sessions, and recordings available after each event.

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November 10, 2023

Supporting students through stress awareness week and beyond

Epigeum's Pressure Points programme supports students during Stress Awareness Week by offering grounding techniques, practical exercises, and real student perspectives to manage stress.

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October 30, 2023

The importance of community in promoting a culture of academic integrity

Every year, we celebrate the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity, organised by the International Centre for Academic Integrity. This day focuses on raising awareness for academic integrity across the global academic community.

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October 18, 2023

Pressure Points: five questions on implementing student wellbeing

Our new course Pressure Points course is launching soon and we got in touch with our advisory board member Dr Lesley Black to answer a few questions regarding the course and tackling student wellbeing within institutions.

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Epigeum Team
July 26, 2023

The “why” and “how” behind sharing and reusing open data

To celebrate the launch of our upcoming course, Research Integrity for Experienced Researchers, Dr. Nushrat Khan, author of the module “Data management and open data”, shares her thoughts on the significance of sharing and reusing open data in today’s research environment.

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Dr. Nushrat Khan
July 02, 2023

How Epigeum’s online course Pressure Points can help universities to implement support & wellbeing initiatives for students

To celebrate the upcoming launch of Epigeum’s new support and wellbeing course Pressure Points, our Advisory Board member Nic Streatfield reflects on the benefits of the programme in complementing university initiatives for healthy and happy campuses.

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Nic Streatfield
June 26, 2023

Thinking about careers beyond research

Epigeum's new course Beyond Research helps researchers plan their next career steps by offering modules on career planning and innovation, emphasizing transferable skills and diverse career pathways.

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Professor Fiona Denney
April 25, 2023

Disseminating your Research: The importance of sharing research and the aid of digital platforms in furthering impact

Epigeum's new programme, Disseminating your Research, helps researchers identify effective ways to communicate their findings. Professor Douglas Halliday emphasizes the importance of sharing research, the rise of open access, and the role of digital platforms in enhancing impact.

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Professor Douglas Halliday
March 27, 2023

The kind of responder I want to be: introducing ‘Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence 2.0’

In this blog, Professor Nicola Henry looks at some of the worries survivors may be dealing with when considering a disclosure, and some of the issues responders may need to consider in supporting survivors.

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Professor Nicola Henry
November 02, 2021

Five key areas of communication for research integrity

Susan O’Brien shares five research responsibilities about which individuals and teams should maintain open channels of communication to avoid common causes of dispute or even research misconduct.

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Susan O’Brien
October 15, 2021

‘Advancing your Research Career’ workshop: inclusive research leadership, and future ready research leaders

We hosted a workshop for our upcoming programme, Advancing your Research Career: Strategies for Research Leadership. Institutions from the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand shared perspectives and best practices to support early and mid-career researchers in advancing their careers.

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Epigeum Team
June 24, 2021

‘International Student Success’ workshop: recreating the benefits of in-person workshops in a virtual environment

Epigeum courses would not be what they are without the input of the Lead Advisors, authors, reviewers, and our university partners from across the world that collaborate on them. Here's how we made it work for our upcoming programme, International Student Success.

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May 26, 2021

Meet our contributors: Shelda Debowski

Dr Shelda Debowski is a Lead Advisor for our programme Advancing your Research Career: Strategies for Research Leadership, an update of Professional Skills for Research Leaders.

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Epigeum Team
April 23, 2021

Tackling Harassment: Promoting Cultural Change in Higher Education

Developing an online programme to support universities in tackling harassment

Epigeum's new online programme, Tackling Harassment, supports universities in preventing and responding to harassment and hate, complementing in-person initiatives for a comprehensive approach. Here, contributors reflect on its development.

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Epigeum Team
April 13, 2021

What does research integrity mean to you?

Fostering a healthy research culture at your institution is a priority, but recognising and avoiding integrity breaches can be complicated, especially for new researchers.

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Epigeum Team
July 22, 2020

Dr Dominique Thompson’s self-care tips for student wellbeing

Stress Awareness Month took place this April, along with Mental Health Awareness Week in May, and now more than ever students will need support to manage feelings of stress and anxiety. Dr Dominique Thomson shares some self-care tips for student wellbeing.

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April 07, 2020

5 steps to a culture of research integrity

Dr Simon Kolstoe, Adapting Author of the new edition of our Research Integrity programme, UK edition, shares his 5 steps institutions can take to promote a culture of research integrity.

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Dr Simon Kolstoe
January 20, 2020

‘Supervising Doctoral Studies’ workshop: A separate and distinct set of skills and practices

We had the pleasure of running a workshop with Advisory Board members, authors, and higher education representatives, which provided valuable feedback to shape the second edition of Supervising Doctoral Studies.

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December 13, 2019

Collaborate to innovate: the evolution of ‘Supervising Doctoral Studies’

With development of the second edition of Supervising Doctoral Studies underway, Commissioning Editor Emma Gallon discusses the Epigeum development process and how your institution can become involved.

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October 23, 2019

Developing an effective learning design for institution-wide academic integrity training

Epigeum's learning design ensures effective, consistent online programmes. This article explores the design of the Academic Integrity programme, developed with universities to address academic misconduct and promote integrity across the research lifecycle.

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October 15, 2019

Consent still matters: introducing the second edition of ‘Consent Matters: Boundaries, Respect, and Positive Intervention’

Director of Publishing and Learning Design at Epigeum, Laura Dent and Commissioning Editor Kat Rylance discuss the commissioning process for Consent Matters, and provide an insight into the key updated features of the second edition of the course.

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Epigeum Team
September 27, 2019

Integrity and impact: 5 key areas for researchers to consider

Following the 6th World Conference on Research Integrity at the University of Hong Kong, Commissioning Editor Emma Gallon reflects on research integrity and the social impact of research.

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Epigeum Team
July 26, 2019

Research integrity: Q&A with Dr Susan O’Brien

In the run-up to Research Integrity (Australian edition), we asked Dr Susan O’Brien about her experiences, research integrity today, its Australian context, and her thoughts on the new programme.

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Epigeum Team
March 21, 2019

Driving digital innovation with ‘Avoiding Plagiarism’

Case Study: Royal Holloway, University of London Senior Learning and Technology Officer Martin King has been leading an initiative to combat plagiarism at Royal Holloway, University of London for over a decade.

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Epigeum Team
February 14, 2019

The practical philosophy of academic integrity

Academic misconduct is a pervasive issue in higher education that needs to be addressed through practical measures rather than moral judgments, emphasizing the importance of fostering a culture of integrity.

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Sarah Andrus
February 27, 2018

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‘Consent Matters’ a Gold winner at the Learning Technologies Awards 2017!

We are thrilled to announce that our course Consent Matters: Boundaries, Respect and Positive Intervention won Gold in ‘Excellence in the Design of Learning Content’ for the UK Commercial sector category of the Learning Technologies Awards 2017.

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December 04, 2017

Academic integrity matters

Dr. Tracey Bretag is the lead advisor for Epigeum’s Academic Integrity programme. In this blog, she discusses why academic integrity is essential to maintain public trust in higher education.

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Dr Tracey Bretag
August 07, 2017

The next step in responding to sexual violence in higher education

We are thrilled to announce the publication of our Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Violence programme. This latest release marks Epigeum’s second venture in supporting universities with institution-wide resources to tackle sexual violence.

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Epigeum Team
May 24, 2017