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BriGRETE at the Science Festival in Split


    As part of the #ScienceFestival in Split, the Erasmus+ project BriGRETE – Bridging the Gap: Research Ethics Training and Education was presented to students of the Medical School in Split, Croatia.


    The lecture introduced students to the importance of research ethics, integrity, and responsible innovation, including the ethical challenges emerging from AI research.

    We are delighted by the enthusiastic response, with around 60 students attending and actively engaging in the discussion.


    BriGRETE aims to strengthen research ethics education across Europe by fostering collaboration between researchers, institutions, and Research Ethics Committees through innovative training tools and digital resources.



    BriGRETE at the Future Integrity Leaders Final Event: from school integrity to research integrity


      The BriGRETE project participated in the Final Event of Future Integrity Leaders to explore a shared question: how can integrity education in schools connect with integrity in research and academia?


      FIL strengthens a culture of integrity in school communities, students, teachers, and parents, through practical methods and digital learning resources, including a focus on integrity-related civic responsibility and futures-oriented thinking.


      BriGRETE, working in higher education, advances accessible research ethics training, strengthens collaboration with Research Ethics Committees (RECs), and supports responsible approaches to emerging areas such as AI research through training, tools, and engagement activities.


      A central moment of the visit was the BriGRETE presentation delivered by Evagelia Vanezi (University of Cyprus), highlighting how ethics education can be scaffolded across educational stages—so that integrity is not a “one-off topic,” but a competence that develops from the classroom to the laboratory.


      The discussion concluded on a shared premise: integrity is learned through practice, supported by systems, and sustained through education, making the bridge between school integrity and research integrity both timely and necessary.



      BriGRETE Goes to Researchers’ Nights Across Europe


        This year, our project proudly took part in Researchers’ Night celebrations across Europe, an event dedicated to bringing science and research closer to society. From lively conversations with curious students to inspiring discussions with educators and families, we had the privilege to share our work with the next generation of researchers.


        Inspiring Future Researchers


        Meeting young people who are already curious about the world of science was a rewarding experience. We were delighted to showcase our project, explain its goals, and answer their thoughtful questions. It was not only about presenting research, it was about sparking curiosity, encouraging critical thinking, and showing that integrity and responsibility are central to good science.


        Discussing Research Integrity


        One of the most meaningful aspects of our participation was opening a dialogue about integrity in research through our “Ethics Wheel of Fortune” game. We believe that research is not only about generating new knowledge, but also about ensuring that this knowledge is trustworthy, transparent, and beneficial to society. By discussing values such as honesty, accountability, and respect in science, we aimed to highlight how integrity forms the foundation of sustainable and impactful research.


        Looking Ahead


        The enthusiasm we witnessed at the European Researchers’ Night reassures us that the future of research is in good hands. Engaging with students, educators, and the public reminded us of the importance of keeping integrity at the heart of our work. We look forward to continuing this journey, sharing our project, building awareness, and supporting a culture of responsibility and trust in research.


        Highlights from our participation


        Athens, Greece


        Larisa, Greece




        Bucharest, Romania


        Split, Croatia


        Coimbra, Portugal


        Sofia, Bulgaria


        The project is co-funded by the European Union. Τhe material of the project BriGRETE reflects only the author’s views. The European Commission’s support for the production of this material does not constitute an endorsement of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission or the Hellenic National Agency cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

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