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HKU Delegation at the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity. 

In early May 2026, twelve HKU representatives—comprising academics, students, and administrative staff—attended the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI) in Vancouver. WCRI is a major international event on research integrity that is held every two years.

The Conference emphasised the connection between research integrity and three themes: artificial intelligence (AI), research security, and indigenous knowledge systems. The first theme focused on the risks and benefits associated with innovative and evolving AI in scientific research. The second theme addressed the need to strike a balance between data/information protection and the principles of transparency and openness in research. The third theme, highly relevant to the host country, discussed the connection between indigenous perspectives or practices and research integrity. As with previous WCRIs, the Conference is developing a Statement, which will focus on a reporting standard for AI disclosure in research. 

All HKU participants attended the plenary and concurrent focus tracks, symposia, and oral sessions, with some also taking part in the pre-Conference workshops. Two academics gave presentations at the oral sessions and two research students presented at the doctoral forums. 

The 9th WCRI Conference served as a dynamic and engaging platform for attendees to be acquainted with the most important and latest updates and concerns on the development of responsible conduct of research (RCR). It was also an excellent opportunity to showcase HKU’s efforts in advancing and applying research integrity and RCR. Additionally, participants gained a valuable chance to connect or reconnect with colleagues with a strong commitment to the promotion and practice of research integrity across the globe. The key take-home messages and actionable insights from the Conference have better positioned the University to contribute to the development of research integrity and RCR within its community and across the world. 

A reunion with Professor Ana Marušić (first from right) and Ms Zoë Hammatt (second from right) at WCRI. 

Professor Michael Roellinghoff from HKU School of Modern Languages and Cultures presenting at the Conference.