PIRI participated in the Symposium: “Seven Challenges for Research Integrity Education: Current Status and Recommendations” at the 8th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI) in Athens, Greece, from 2–5 June 2024.

• Highlight Spreeches:

– “(Non-)Effective FAIR Training” (Julia Prieß-Buchheit, NERQ): A step-by-step evaluation of FAIR training outcomes, highlighting gaps in learning objectives and measurement strategies.

– “Improving Trainer Quality” (Simson Mwale, Pan-African Institute of Research and Innovation): Showcasing the Train-The-Trainer Path2Integrity Programme, a global initiative boosting trainer capacity in research ethics and responsible conduct—with a focus on Africa and beyond.

– “Measuring Effectiveness of RCR Education” (Mariette van den Hoven et al.): Insights from an international meta-analysis on evaluating the impact of RCR education, emphasizing the importance of data-driven training quality.

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Strong research integrity education is foundational to equitable, high-quality research. PIRI is proud to contribute to global solutions that empower researchers and institutions worldwide.