Championing departmental research integrity
Research integrity champions (RICs) are experienced researchers responsible for providing mentorship to fellow researchers and fostering exceptional research quality and trustworthiness.
Alongside the research integrity advisors (RIAs), RICs:
- help identify discipline-specific needs
- assist with the delivery of training activities
- engage in open dialogues with peers
- provide constructive general advice and guidance on research integrity topics, especially for HDR candidates and early career researchers (ECRs).
They will also consult with RIAs and the Research Integrity Office (RIO) to provide feedback on priorities for targeted campaigns or training foci. Where a RIC becomes aware of a research integrity concern or allegation, they will encourage the party to bring the matter to the attention of a RIA who can assist in this process.
Macquarie University’s RICs
See the RICs across faculties whom you can speak with about research integrity:
Faculty of Arts
- Dr Dalbir Ahlawat
Department of Security Studies and Criminology - Associate Professor Jumana Bayeh
Macquarie School of Social Sciences - Dr Chris Muller
Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature - Dr Andrew Robson
Department of Media, Communications, Creative Arts, Language and Literature - Dr Daniela Simone
Macquarie Law School
Macquarie Business School
- Dr Farida Akhtar
Department of Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics - Dr Leanne Carter
Department of Marketing - Associate Professor Anna Krzeminska
Department of Management - Dr Kompal Sinha
Department of Economics - Dr Dale Tweedie
Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance - Dr Fan Yu
Department of Applied Finance
Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
- Professor Ian Blair
Macquarie Medical School - Dr Benjamin Brown
Department of Chiropractic - Dr Josephine Chau
Department of Health Sciences - Associate Professor Annie Lau
Australian Institute of Health Innovation - Dr Robin Gasiorowski
Macquarie Medical School - Dr Janet Long
Australian Institute of Health Innovation - Professor Peter Roger
Department of Linguistics
Faculty of Science and Engineering
- Professor Rouzbeh Abbassi
School of Engineering - Professor Kirstie Fryirs
School of Natural Sciences - Professor Shujuan Huang
School of Engineering - Dr Noa Kraitzman
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences - Professor Annabelle McIver
School of Computing - Professor Mehmet Orgun
School of Computing - Professor Michelle Power
School of Natural Sciences - Dr Lee Spitler
Australian Astronomical Optics - Dr Mary Whitehouse
Applied BioSciences
Talking to a RIC
You can talk to a RIC at any time. They can guide you on how to apply the principles of good research practices as it relates to your discipline, including managing research collaborations, authorship and data management.
You should also speak with a RIC if you have a concern about the conduct of research at the University or elsewhere. It is a responsibility of all researchers to report suspected misconduct in a timely manner.
If you prefer, you can talk through a research integrity concern with a RIC before speaking to a RIA. You can speak with them and describe the situation hypothetically while you decide whether to proceed to a formal allegation or a report.
The RICs support research integrity and the RIAs by:
- undertaking general and specialised training arranged by RIO
- participating and engaging in bi-annual RIC forums to explore issues and brainstorm solutions
- communicating local systemic concerns about research integrity to their RIA and the RIO
- cascading news from RIO about best practices and new requirements
- developing a research integrity awareness and training campaign locally to include events or seminars focusing on discipline-specific aspects of research integrity or local concerns
- helping to improve responsible research practices through one-on-one mentoring or group-approaches
- supporting an emerging community of practice.