Governance, Ethics and Integrity | University of Chester

Annual Statement on Research Integrity 2024/25

The University of Chester is committed to fulfilling the principles of the Concordat to Support Research Integrity in order to create a framework for responsible research conduct and governance. In compliance with the Concordat, the University is publishing a statement on Research Integrity on an annual basis covering the period 1^st August – 31^st July:

Activities to Promote Research Integrity

The Named Person in accordance with the Concordat to Support Research Integrity is Professor Paul Bissell, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) p.bissell@chester.ac.uk.

The Named Person in relation to the UKRIO Misconduct Investigation Procedure is Ian Britton (Academic Registrar) i.britton@chester.ac.uk.

Queries or concerns about research integrity and/or misconduct may also be made through the Research & Innovation Office to:

Dr Elizabeth Christopher (Director of Research & Innovation Office) e.christopher@chester.ac.uk
Marie-Anne O’Neil (Research Governance and Culture Manager) m.oneil@chester.ac.uk

Summary of investigations of research misconduct August 2024 - July 2025

Type of allegation	Number of allegations
Type of allegation	Number of allegations reported to the organisation	Number of formal investigations	Number upheld in part after formal investigation	Number upheld in full after formal investigation
Fabrication		0
Falsification		0
Plagiarism		0
Failure to meet legal, ethical and professional obligations		0
Misrepresentation (eg data; involvement; interests; qualification; and/or publication history)		0
Improper dealing with allegations of misconduct		0
Multiple areas of concern (when received in a single allegation)		0
Other*		0
Total:		0