News: research ethics & integrity
Preying on our minds - how predatory publishers ambush scholarly effort
The adage “publish or perish” resonates throughout the academy. Scholars and universities both rely on publication statistics to measure achievements and quantify contributions to knowledge.
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Foreign engagement activities – collaborating within the national interest
Over recent decades, Australia’s economy and the higher education sector have benefited from an expansion in global engagement opportunities. With increasing connectivity through travel and technology, international student numbers grew and collaborative research projects thrived.
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A global reach into the future and biosecurity risks
The University is gearing up globally and extending its profile through connections with international partners, staff, students and alumni.
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International sanctions - some ins and outs
As a globally geared institution, many of the University’s activities involve collaboration with people and entities overseas.
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Not all quiet on the quarantine front – recent penalties are loud and clear.
Researchers who deal with quarantine status materials should take note of the recent prosecution of a Brisbane transport company found to have breached their biosecurity obligations.
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Did you hear about the academic who went to prison for ignoring export controls? Academic freedom was no defence.
The experience of Emeritus Professor John Roth from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, USA is a cautionary tale for all academic researchers about the limits of academic freedom in a world troubled by threats of nuclear proliferation, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.
Time's Up! Quarantine's tenure ends as Biosecurity takes control
After more than 100 years of service, Australia’s Quarantine Act 1908 has been replaced by the Biosecurity Act 2015.
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