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

BriGRETE at ENRIO 2025: Advancing Research Ethics Training in the Age of AI

We were delighted to contribute to the ENRIO 2025 with our project BriGRETE, where we hosted the workshop:“Enhancing Research Ethics Training in the Age of AI: Insights from a European Multi-institutional Needs Assessment.”

The workshop presented key findings from BriGRETE’s European-wide needs assessment, which explored how researchers and institutions perceive current training in research ethics and integrity, and where they see gaps and opportunities. Particular attention was given to the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

During the session, participants engaged in a lively exchange of perspectives, reflecting on both shared challenges and context-specific approaches across different European institutions.

The ENRIO 2025 Conference itself was an inspiring gathering of experts, researchers, and policy-makers dedicated to advancing research integrity across Europe. It provided an invaluable platform for dialogue on how to ensure responsible and trustworthy research in an era of rapid technological and societal change.

For us, it was both exciting and energizing to share insights from the BriGRETE project and to learn from colleagues equally committed to strengthening ethics and integrity in research. It was also a real pleasure to meet so many engaged participants, and we look forward to continuing these important conversations and collaborations.

Highlights from our participation: