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Revised agreement introduces threat of sanctions for worst behaviour
Universities and funders have “clarified and tightened” a binding agreement designed to ensure high ethical standards in UK research.
Unveiled on 25 October by vice-chancellors’ group Universities UK, the updated Concordat to Support Research Integrity now includes the possibility of funding sanctions for the most serious cases of misconduct.
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