Ombudsperson for Academic Ethics and Procedures of the Republic of Lithuania
Curriculum Vitae Ombudsperson agendaRepresentatives of the Office actively engaged in the Doctoral Academy organized by the Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (FTMC), where they discussed with doctoral candidates and early-career researchers the key issues currently shaping academic practice—from responsible conduct of research to the challenges posed by rapidly evolving technologies. The events attracted significant interest, with more than 50 participants attending each session, and discussions proved to be active and engaging.
During the Doctoral Academy, the Office’s experts Dr. Eglė Ozolinčiūtė, Kristina Puzarienė, and Dr. Andrius Puksas presented the following topics:
The presentations addressed key aspects of academic ethics—from publication quality and plagiarism prevention to the limits of artificial intelligence use and the security challenges arising from international collaboration. These are issues faced by nearly every researcher today, making the discussions not only theoretical but also highly practical.
According to both organizers and participants, initiatives of this kind are highly valuable for the academic community. The high number of participants and their active engagement reflect a growing interest in academic ethics and a clear need not only to know the rules but also to understand them in a broader context.
Representatives of the Office emphasize that the Doctoral Academy initiated by FTMC is an excellent example for other institutions. Institutions are encouraged to consider organizing academic ethics months dedicated to training, discussions, and the dissemination of good practices. Such initiatives make a meaningful contribution to fostering a transparent, responsible, and ethical academic culture.