Global gathering to tackle plagiarism
High profile academics are confirmed to speak at a world-renowned plagiarism event.
The 6th International Integrity and Plagiarism Conference (6IIPC) will take place next summer at the Sage Gateshead, on the Newcastle-Gateshead Quayside.
The biennial event, organised by PlagiarismAdvice.org, brings together experts from across the globe to discuss best practice, policy and perceptions around plagiarism.
Next year’s conference, to be held from 16th-18th June, will showcase ground-breaking research around the theme of ‘promoting authentic assessment’.
Keynote speakers will include Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioural Economics at Duke University (via video link) ,Tricia Bertram Gallant, Academic Integrity Coordinator at the University of California, Adrian Slater, solicitor and Head of Legal Services at the University of Leeds and Will Murray, Senior Vice President Product and International at Turnitin.
Gill Rowell, Academic Advisor and Chair of the conference’s editorial board, said: “Plagiarism is a growing and global issue. Allegations of plagiarism - by celebrities, politicians and musicians as well as academics – are surfacing regularly.
“They illustrate that plagiarism is a metaphorical time bomb; that integrity matters, even years after the event.
“What can the education sector learn from these cases?
“Our keynote speakers are all highly respected figures in the global academic community who will bring a wealth of experience to addressing these challenges.”
The 6IIPC will seek to promote the importance of academic integrity and reinforce the relevance of academic skills in the real world, where these values should be rewarded and applauded.
In Germany, Romania and Taiwan, recent plagiarism allegations have prompted the resignations of senior government ministers.
Gill Rowell added: “When does uncredited influence become plagiarism?
“This is a question which is affecting many industries and sectors, for example in the entertainment sphere, singer Katy Perry was accused of plagiarising her latest single, South Korean actress Kim Hye-Soo apologised for copying a large part of her master’s thesis, and Yoko Ono is being sued for allegedly copying a fashion range.
“While recognition of the problem is a step in the right direction, we need to do more to address integrity proactively.”
The 2012 conference attracted more than 200 delegates including lecturers, teachers and researchers, from 31 countries.
In 2002, PlagiarismAdvice.org evolved out of the Plagiarism Advisory Service, whose aim was to establish a national strategy to allow UK higher and further education institutions to check the authenticity of student work.
For further information about the conference please visit www.plagiarismconference.org
