
AI in proposal review: smarter support for human judgement
Can AI improve proposal review without replacing human judgement? This article explores where it can add value, where it falls short, and why trust, expertise and relationships still matter.

Can AI improve proposal review without replacing human judgement? This article explores where it can add value, where it falls short, and why trust, expertise and relationships still matter.

Get inspired to embed inclusivity into your work processes through a University of Edinburgh case study about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in demand management.

AI-powered tools are becoming available that claim to assess research impact. What can – and can’t – these tools offer, and what questions should RMAs and HEIs consider before adopting them?

Sapna Marwaha explores how research security and equitable partnerships intersect, showing that trust, genuine collaboration and open dialogue are essential to strengthening and safeguarding the global research ecosystem.

This article highlights the important role of the refreshed Concordat to Support Research Integrity to renew efforts to embed integrity principles and responsibilities across the sector. Publishing annual institutional integrity statements is essential, providing visible evidence of commitment to research integrity.

Research governance has formed an increasingly important and visible area of the research environment in recent years. This article highlights how the Health Foundation has been working to strengthen its own Research Integrity Policy and ethics review process as a key stakeholder in the sector.

The Universities of Loughborough, Liverpool and Strathclyde offer insights into how initiatives like DORA and CoARA can be put into practice in a variety of ways to ensure the responsible assessment of research.

The University of Edinburgh adopted a Rights Retention Strategy (RRS) in 2022, which has increased the amount of openly licensed research articles, ensured compliance with funder policies, reduced administrative burden, and has also positioned the University favourably for its REF2029 submission.

Rachael Gooberman-Hill and Andrew J T George, co-chairs of UKCORI, discuss their role and the ongoing efforts to increase UK research integrity.