Batangas State University The NEU - Research Integrity and Assurance

Didn't catch the RCR Training last March?

Join us for the 8th batch of Responsible Conduct of Research Training this Thursday, May 7, 2026, via Zoom! Learn about research ethics and integrity before embarking on your next research project. ☺️

Open to all BatStateU faculty, students, staff, and researchers. Register now: https://forms.gle/EMnigSXS9uMxqhH56

💡𝐸𝓂𝓅𝑜𝓌𝑒𝓇𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝑜𝓊𝓇 𝒢𝓇𝒶𝒹𝓊𝒶𝓉𝑒 𝒮𝒸𝒽𝑜𝑜𝓁 𝐹𝒶𝒸𝓊𝓁𝓉𝓎 𝓉𝑜 𝑔𝓊𝒾𝒹𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓃𝑒𝓍𝓉 𝑔𝑒𝓃𝑒𝓇𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃 𝑜𝒻 𝓇𝑒𝓈𝑒𝒶𝓇𝒸𝒽𝑒𝓇𝓈!👩🏻‍💻

Batangas State University successfully conducted the 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙮 last March 26, 2026, at the Pablo Borbon Campus. Co-facilitated by the 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙖𝙩𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙐 𝙏𝙉𝙀𝙐 𝙀𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙚, this initiative aimed to equip faculty members with essential knowledge, ethical foundations, and practical skills in screening student protocols and guiding graduate students toward responsible and ethical research conduct.

Through interactive workshops, case analyses, and collaborative discussions, participants strengthened their ability to evaluate research proposals. The training also strengthened the university’s commitment to maintaining integrity, quality, and excellence in academic research. With active participation from 𝟐𝟔 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬, the program concluded successfully—highlighting collaboration, learning, and professional growth.

Together, we build a culture of ethical research and academic excellence!

The Research Integrity and Assurance Unit of Batangas State University invites you to join the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) 2026 Training on March 7, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | via Google Meet.

This training aims to strengthen ethical research practices and promote integrity, accountability, and responsible scholarship among students, faculty, and researchers.

Due to limited virtual meeting capacity, we encourage attendees to join the session early. Access to the live training will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Certificate of Training Completion will be issued

For inquiries, you may contact:
📞 +63 (43) 980-0385 loc 1983
📧 [email protected]
🔗 facebook.com/batstateRIA

Be part of a research culture grounded in ethics and excellence. See you!

ATM: 1st National Conference on Research Integrity

With international experts on research integrity, and over 300 participants from more than 40 institutions, BatStateU research administrators (Dr. Ana Pholyn Balahadia-Mortel - Asst. Director of RIA Unit, Dr. Gemar Perez - Head of Research Office Pablo Borbon) participate in the first-ever national conference on research integrity.

Sessions cover common integrity issues such as questionable research practices, authorship, predatory practices, and highlight institutions' efforts to promote responsible conduct of research.

Learning with and benchmarking from other academic institutions and research colleagues, the RIA Unit aims to share timely information and prepare more opportunities for Red Spartan community members to improve our knowledge, attitudes, and practices on research integrity.

Keep posted for future updates and information!

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We proudly announce and celebrate the successful completion of the 5th Batch of our Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training–a continuing initiative to uphold the highest ethical standards in research across our Spartan Community! 🤩

This time, 95 dedicated participants, composed of students, faculty, and administrators, came together on September 29, 2025, for another meaningful session highlighting our strong commitment to research ethics and integrity. 🌟

This training, organized by the Research Integrity and Assurance Unit of the Office of Research Management Services, featured 11 esteemed speakers who shared relevant insights on responsible research practices. The participants were able to explore and delve deep into topics such as ethical research principles, informed consent, conflict of interest, plagiarism, and authorship, among others. The dynamic open forum provided a space for critical thinking and active engagement.

We extend our deepest gratitude to our expert speakers for sharing their wisdom and expertise, and to the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE for generously providing the platform that made this event possible. And a heartfelt thank you as well to all the Batch 5 participants whose dedication and energy continue to inspire us! ❤️

Together, we carry forward the mission of building a responsible, ethical, and globally competitive research culture. Stay tuned for our next batch of RCR Training! 📌

📣Exciting News from BatStateU TNEU!📣

We're thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the 4th Batch of our highly impactful Responsible Conduct of Research Training! 🚀
Another 254 participants 🌟from the Spartan Community, including dedicated students, esteemed faculty members, and proactive administrators, joined us online on May 6, 2025. This reflects our University's unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of academic integrity and upholding the highest ethical research standards within our Spartan community.

This engaging online session, organized by the Research Integrity and Assurance Unit of the Office of Research Management Services, featured distinguished expert speakers who shared their invaluable knowledge on research ethics and scientific integrity. Participants delved into vital topics such as ethical considerations in research, responsible data management, the significance of proper citation, navigating conflicts of interest, and understanding the role of ethical review boards. The interactive open forum provided a fantastic opportunity for participants to engage directly with the speakers

A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed speakers for their insightful contributions and to each participant for their enthusiastic engagement and unwavering support! We also thank the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education - CIEE for lending us your platform during this event! Your commitment to ethical research is instrumental in advancing knowledge and strengthening the credibility of our academic and scientific endeavors at BatStateU TNEU.

BatStateU TNEU remains dedicated to cultivating a research environment built on a strong ethics, integrity, and excellence foundation. Stay tuned for more initiatives!

📣BatStateU's First Research Ethics and Review Application Workshop📣

Yesterday's event is another milestone in our journey to ensuring ethical research!

The RIA Unit held a workshop for faculty researchers to level-up their knowledge on research ethics and to familiarize them with the research ethics review process. From understanding ethical guidelines to mastering application procedures, it was an incredible learning experience for everyone involved.

We are very grateful for the active participation and openness of our faculty members and research managers to the ever-evolving practices in scientific and academic research.

We also extend our special thanks to our speakers: Dr. Myra A. Bersoto, Dr. Ana Pholyn A. Balahadia-Mortel and Dr. Richard M. Bañez, who shared their knowledge, experiences, and practical tips which made the workshop very fruitful.

Stay tuned for more events!