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Cambridge Stem Cell Institute

 

Our Research Culture & Integrity Seminar Series covers a range of topics such as research integrity, data management, open access and research ethics. These workshops are open to all institute and affiliate researchers and provide training and advice on these important areas in research culture and integrity. 

These seminars are held termly in person at JCBC.  For further information email events@stemcells.cam.ac.uk. 

Schedule

Date Session

Monday 17th November

12:00 - 13:00

Research Culture & Integrity Session: Unexpected Results

Speakers / Discussion hosts: Prof. Matthias Zilbauer & Dr. Jo. Jones

Lunch will be provided for seminar attendees after the session from 13:00  –  please REGISTER ONLINE if you plan to attend this discussion so we can cater for accurate numbers.

This open discussion will aim to cover the following:

  • How we define ‘unexpected’ results (at what point does a result become unexpected vs. an assay/experiment is failing)
  • How to report unexpected findings, what are the options
  • Ethical considerations for sharing ‘unexpected’ results
  • Conflict of interest – potential impact on ability to publish unexpected results (e.g. clinical trial) 
  • Unexpected data/findings – to publish or not?

The traditional pressure to only publish "positive" results can stifle innovation and create a skewed view of scientific progress. But at the Institute, we believe in the power of transparency and the importance of every finding—even the ones that don't go as planned. We want to celebrate the courage it takes to share an unexpected result, because we know that this kind of open, honest conversation is what truly drives science forward.

2026

Date Session

Monday 23rd February

12:00 - 13:00

Research Culture & Integrity Session: Leadership Workshop

Speakers / Discussion host: Nicole Horst, Researcher Development and Advocacy Manager, Uni of Cambridge

Wednesday 5th March

12:00 - 13:00

Building a Culture of Research Integrity

Speaker: Rhys Morgan, Head of Research Policy, Governance and Integrity, Research Strategy Office

This workshop will explore issues of research integrity, what can drive poor practice, and how we can make cultural changes to encourage best practice.  

It will also cover good authorship practices and how to get help and support on research integrity matters.

Past events

Past topics have covered: 

  • Public Speaking (2025)
  • Effective use of LinkedIn (2025)
  • Technician Commitment - Career Opportunities (2025)
  • Use of Fetal Material in Research (2025)
  • Building a Culture of Research Integrity (2025)
  • Introduction to Commercialisation (2025)
  • IP Essentials (2025)
  • ARRC - Comparison of Narrative CVs vs Traditional CVs (2025)
  • Centre for Science and Policy - Policy Engagement (2024)
  • 'Clear your Cache' Quirkshop (2024)
  • Scientific Method Discussion (2024)
  • Building a Culture of Research Integrity (2024)
  • Unexpected Results (2024)
  • Effective Working Relationships (2024)
  • Parental Leave panel discussion (2023) 
  • Clinical decision making (CDM) and cognitive biases (2023)
  • Promoting your Research (2023)
  • Science Communication (2023)
  • Research Grants Workshop (2023)
  • Research Data Management (2022)
  • Negative Results (2022)
  • Grants Administration (2022 presentation here
  • Seeking Sustainability in the Lab
  • The Dark Side of Science: Misconduct in Biomedical Research
  • Research Data Management Support at Cambridge
  • Managing micro-aggressions in the workplace

 

A list of all our past events can be found here

For further information, email events@stemcells.cam.ac.uk.