How can Organisations take a data-driven approach to Research Security?
Elizabeth Smee1, Anthony Dona2 1Digital Science, Adelaide, SA, Australia2Digital Science, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Abstract
Research security programs have become increasingly vital for academic organisations worldwide. In response to the growing emphasis from global research organisations, funders, and regulatory bodies on the importance of building secure and trusted international collaborations, organisations are actively seeking solutions to increase transparency and safeguard research integrity.
During this presentation, we will explore how to use an extensive range of data sources, such as publication and funding history, to verify the credentials of researchers and identify potential conflicts of interest. We will discuss how to leverage a data-driven approach to address compliance objectives, encompassing risk profiling, ethics assessment, and the disclosure of foreign influence. Additionally, we will explore trust markers that organisations can use to foster transparent and ethical research management.
Biography
Liz completed her Masters in Applied Science (Wildlife Health and Population Management) at The University of Sydney. Liz then worked at CSIRO and Biosecurity SA on various R&D projects before joining the University of Adelaide as a Research Associate in the Global Ecology Lab. Here, Liz specialised in propensity modelling of invasive species in Australia. Interested in research strategy, Liz then became Senior ERA Research Project Officer at The University of Adelaide. Liz holds a rich background in government research assessment, and is now Digital Science’s Product Solutions Specialist for Altmetric and Dimensions in the Asia Pacific region.