International Day of Action for Academic Integrity (IDoA)
Welcome to the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity 2025!
The program had a wide range of sessions, all related to our theme of
‘Everyday integrity: Discovering your superpower’
This year's program was a great success, with a huge turnout!
IDoA Resources to use with students:
Student activities (Powerpoint with multiple activities)
Design your own Academic Integrity SuperheroSuperhero templatesEscape room
AI prompt workbook (hero and villain prompts) |
You may click here to save or print the poster. Versión en español.
IDoA Pre-Event - October 1
The Pre-event included some introductory sessions for the International Day of Action, student panel discussions, our annual IDoA dialogue with experts, and news about our open access resources, live events and student contest for this year’s IDoA.
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1-2pm EDT |
IDoA Activity Inspiration/Showcase: Wondering what campuses are doing worldwide to honour the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity? Get inspired with ideas you can bring to your own campus! Worldwide speakers to highlight how they are honouring the IDoA:
Hannah Gifford (Canada) to share student engagement activities you can adapt for your institution. Hurairah Faatimah Muzammil (UAE) from IDoA Student Working Group to present a peer-to-peer resource. Learn how your students can take part in theStudent Comic Strip Contest- who can enter, how to submit, and what we’re looking for. |
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2-2:45pm EDT |
Hear from academic integrity expertsThomas Lancaster and Irene Glendinning! |
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2:45-3pm EDT |
Wrap-Up Get a sneak peek at the full IDoA programme, registration info, and helpful resources. |
Program for IDoA on October 15, 2025
8.15-9.15 UK
Professor Mary Davis, IDoA co-chair
- Professor Jason Stephens, University of Auckland, NZ
- Ass. Professor Guy Curtis, University of Western Australia
- Professor Joe Clare, University of Western Australia
- Professor Gian Caprara, Sapienza University, Italy
9.30-10.15 UK
What would society look like without integrity? A discussion through the ICAI Fundamental Values
- Dr Nicole Reinke, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Dr Martin McMorrow, University of Notre Dame
- Dr Manisha Thakkar, Torrens University
- Dr Ann Parkinson, University of the Sunshine Coast
- Lee Shibata, Torrens University
- Dr Emma Fergus, Bond University
10.30-11.15 UK
How can students discover and develop their integrity superpower? A news report from Adelaide
- Claudia Gottwald, James Maletto, Anisha Bhargava, Janani Palanikumar, University of Adelaide, Australia
- Camila Goldin and Mary Davis, Oxford Brookes University, UK
11.30-12.15 UK
Integrity in the face of challenge: Student narratives and panel discussion
Moderators: Miriam Sullivan, Edith Cowan University, Australia and Dr Martin McMorrow, Notre Dame University, Australia
- Student champions from Edith Cowan University, Australia
- Students from Gaza
13.00-13.45 UK
Hidden risks of AI use for integrity: international perspectives
Moderator: Dr Lorna Waddington, University of Leeds, UK
- Dr Retha Visagie, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
- Dr Sabuj Bhattacharyya, Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine, Bangalore, India
- Dr Richard Blacquiere-Clarkson, University of Leeds, UK
- Dr Ronaldo Gomes Jr, Universidad Federale de Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Dr Titilola Olojede, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja
- Dr Loretta Goff, University College Cork, Ireland
14.00-14.45 UK
How do integrity decisions affect your life? Faculty and students
- Professor Sandie Dann, Loughborough University, UK
- Professor Michael Draper, University of Swansea, UK and students
- Dr Stephen Gow, Edinburgh Napier University, UK
15.00-15.45 UK
Everyday integrity: Showing your strength beyond the classroom
Moderator: Professor Sarah Eaton, University of Calgary, Canada
- Dr Beatriz Moya Figueroa, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
- Paola Saenz, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Spain
- Dr Luz Godina, UDEM, Mexico
- Dr Daniela Avello, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
16.00-16.45 UK
Integrity superheroes all through education: students, teachers and librarians
Moderator: Dr Zeenath Reza Khan, University of Wollongong, Dubai
- Tasneem Bhatia, MSB School, Dubai
- Bianca Chelley Santiaguel, GEMS Cambridge International School Dubai
- Obaya Ahmed Bezeid, Ajman University
- Laura Barber, Middlesex University, Dubai
- Professor Christopher Hill, Canadian University Dubai
16.45-16.50 UK
ICAI Conference 2026 and 2027 promotion
Dr Camilla Roberts, ICAI Conference chair & UDEM Conference chairs, Dr Luz Godina, Liliana Almaguer
17.00-17.30 UK
Everyday life decisions and academic integrity dilemmas
Veronika Krásničan, Executive Director, European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI)
18.00-18.45 UK
Everyday integrity at high school
Moderator: Simone Deitch and students from Westwood High School, Round Rock, Texas, USA. &
Moderator: Kelly Tibbetts and students from Gorham High School, Maine, USA
19.00-19.45 UK
Everyday integrity in workplaces: the perspectives of organizations
Moderators: Dr Luz Godina, UDEM, Monterrey, Mexico and
Sue Hackett, Independent Educational Consultant, Ireland
- Ronan O’Loughlin, former Director of Education, Chartered Accountants, Ireland
- José Herrera, Regional Director of Ethics and Compliance for Carrier Latin America
20.00-20.45 UK
Vivir íntegro, vivir auténtico (session in Spanish)
Moderator: Dr Luz Godina, UDEM, Monterrey, Mexico and students from the Latin American Network: UDEM, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and Universidad Itsmo de Guatemala
21.00-21.45 UK
What does everyday integrity look like in an academic integrity office and who are the superheroes?
Moderator: Professor Mary Davis
- Dr Victoria Malaney-Brown, Columbia University, USA
- Wanda Moore, Stony Brook University
- Dr Kelly Ahuna, University at Buffalo, USA
- Amanda McKenzie, University of Waterloo, Canada
- Dr Greer Murphy, University of California Santa Cruz, USA
- Dr Ainsley Rouse, University of British Columbia, Canada
- Dr Joe Brown, Colorado State University, USA
22.00-22:00 UK
Everyday integrity in the lives of doctoral students: maintaining your superpower! / Closing session
Moderator: Sheryll Mackintosh and University of Auckland doctoral students
Professor Mary Davis and Rachel Gorjup, IDoA co-chairs
As part of IDoA 2025, we held a Student Comic Strip Contest
Students were invited to create a short, engaging comic strip that shows how honesty, responsibility, and ethical choices can be a powerful force in everyday life. This was a chance to share a personal, authentic perspective on academic integrity through creativity and storytelling.
Results of the Contest will be announced soon!
Conferences
Events
IDoA 2025: Reflections on the 10th International Day of Action for Academic Integrity
It was a wonderful experience to host IDoA this year on the magical date of 10.15.2025. That date was reflected in the celebration of 10 years of IDoA, with 15 sessions, panel contributors in 20 countries and support from 25 planning committee and working group members!
Read MoreIntegrity Beyond the Self: A Communal Ethic of Courage
Integrity in Action At a time when war, displacement, and authoritarianism dominate headlines, the question of integrity is more urgent than ever. Speaking of integrity at a time of deceit and despair for so many, can often seem like a hollow act of self-appeasement. But that is because integrity is often seen as a solo action, carried out in disconnection to others. In truth, integrity is fidelity — not to oneself alone, but to others, to their plight and their flourishing.
Read MoreThe Intersection of Restorative Justice Practices and Moral Development
Restorative justice-based practices and educational approaches to academic integrity are more commonly promoted by academic integrity practitioners as better for students. When we use these approaches, the thought is often that we can educate students and convince them to buy into academic integrity as a moral imperative.
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