NERQ Reception at WCRI 2026 – Vancouver

NERQ (the Network for Education and Research Quality) is pleased to host its signature NERQ Reception alongside the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI 2026) in Vancouver. Founded in 2022 and emerging from a cluster of Horizon 2020 projects, NERQ brings together trainers, researchers, and educators committed to advancing high-quality education and evidence-informed practices in Research Integrity, Responsible Conduct of Research, Open Science, and related fields. The network aims to share good practices, strengthen the quality of training and trainers, and stimulate research-based development in RI and RCR education.

The NERQ Reception will take place on May 4, 2026, from 9:00–11:00 PM (need confirmation) at the Westin Bayshore Hotel as a casual, standing networking event. Open to approximately 80–100 WCRI participants, including NERQ members, invited guests, and international stakeholders, the reception offers an informal setting to connect, exchange ideas, and explore future collaborations. Building on the success of previous NERQ receptions, the evening will feature relaxed discussions and opportunities to engage with the global research integrity community. More information: www.nerq.eu

Join the NERQ Movement – Let’s Reach 500 Members!

NERQ is growing fast, and we’re thrilled to see our community expanding across continents! As we move towards the next milestone in our journey, our goal is simple and ambitious: reaching 500 NERQies.

We invite every member and friend of NERQ to help us strengthen this vibrant network for Education and Research Quality.

Here’s how you can help:

Invite three interested colleagues to join NERQ via our LinkedIn group or website.

Share our posts on social media to spread the word about NERQ’s mission.

Engage with your SIG group by tagging them in relevant discussions.

Together, we can reach this milestone and continue to:

1.   Exchange good practices in education and research.
2.   Improve the quality of training and trainers in the field.
3.   Stimulate evidence-informed teaching and course development.
   Join the movement and invite others today! -> https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12743594/

📍 Call for a Responsible Organiser! 📍

The Network for Education and Research Quality (NERQ) is growing – and with growth comes opportunity. We are looking for a responsible organiser to help coordinate and support our activities.

NERQ was founded to:
✨ Exchange good practices in teaching and education
✨ Improve the quality of trainings and trainers in the field
✨ Stimulate evidence-informed development of trainings through research

We bring together educators, trainers, and researchers working on research integrity, open science, responsible conduct of research, ethics, and more. With an active community, position papers, special interest groups, and presence at conferences like WCRI, ENRIO, ENAI, OSC etc., NERQ is becoming a strong platform for collaboration.

🔎 Now we are seeking someone who can be a Responsible Organiser for the NERQ Reception during the 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI 2026) in Vancouver, Canada.

If you’re passionate about strengthening education and research quality worldwide and have an eye for organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Check out the full call here: Call for Responsible Organisers: https://shorturl.at/jo5mI

💡 Feel free to share this with your networks.

Together, let’s continue to make education and research more collaborative, innovative, and impactful.

🙌 Get to know NERQies! 🙌

Dear all,

the year isn’t over yet — and neither is NERQ’s momentum!

Today we’re kicking off our “Get to know NERQies” series, and I’m excited to introduce Muhammet Demirbilek.

Learn more about him here:

🟠 About Muhammet and his link to education and NERQ?
Muhammet is a Professor of Educational Technology at Süleyman Demirel University with over twenty years of international experience in digital learning, AI in education, learning technologies, and AI Ethics in higher education. His recent work on generative AI and academic integrity, including his submission to WCRI 2026, closely aligns with NERQ’s mission to promote standards of research quality and ethical practice.

🟢 Why did Muhammet join NERQ? And what does he expect from NERQ?
He joined NERQ to be part of a collaborative global network committed to strengthening research integrity and fostering responsible academic cultures. He looks forward to contributing expertise in AI ethics and digital scholarship while learning from the community’s diverse perspectives and initiatives.

🔵 How will Muhammet be active for NERQ in 2026?
In 2026, Muhammet will actively support NERQ as the Responsible Organiser of the NERQ Reception at WCRI in Vancouver, coordinating accessibility planning, venue arrangements, and community-building activities. He will also help promote NERQ’s mission by facilitating discussions and engagement around AI ethics, research quality, and collaborative innovation during the conference.

We’re thrilled to have you on board, Muhammet, and we look forward to working with you!

✨ NERQ Announcement ✨

We are happy to share an update on the recent call for a Responsible NERQ Reception Organiser (https://lnkd.in/eia-ctQX).

The NERQ founders met last week to review all submissions carefully. We were impressed by the quality, creativity, and dedication shown by everyone who applied. After in-depth discussions and a final top-three ranking, we are delighted to announce that Muhamet Demirbilek has been selected to organise the upcoming NERQ Reception. 🎉

A warm thank-you to all applicants for your enthusiasm and commitment to strengthening our community. Your contributions are essential to NERQ’s mission to:
1️⃣ Share good practices in teaching and education by learning from the experiences of teachers and trainers worldwide,
2️⃣ Improve the quality of training and trainers across the field, and
3️⃣ Stimulate evidence-informed development of training by engaging more deeply in research and evaluation.

We look forward to seeing you at future NERQ activities — and to continuing this collaborative journey together!

NERQ wants to establish a Special Interest Group (SIG) dedicated to Reproducibility – a vital component of research transparency and quality.

We’re currently looking for motivated co-chairs to help launch and lead this group! Together, they will connect educators and researchers who are passionate about strengthening reproducible practices across disciplines, while:
➡️ Exchanging innovative teaching tools and case studies.
➡️Collaborating with the Open Science and Methodology SIGs to develop shared resources.
➡️Exploring cross-disciplinary perspectives on replication and transparency in research education.

If you’re interested in co-chairing or joining this new SIG, please comment below or send us a message.

Let’s make reliability and reproducibility a shared priority across our growing community! 🌍