New routines for investigating scientific misconduct
(WorldNews Sweden)

Since last autumn, reports of misconduct in research at Uppsala University have been investigated according to new rules of procedure. A Board is now responsible for performing this task on the Vice-Chancellor`s behalf. The University`s handling of research misconduct became topical in 2016, one reason being the national debate triggered by the Macchiarini scandal last spring. Proliferating reports of suspected misconduct are another reason for seeking a stronger grip on the issue. Efforts culminated in the formation of the University`s Board to investigate misconduct in research, which has been dealing with allegations since the autumn. `If a report is received, it has to go straight to the...