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Tampere University adheres to the principles of responsible conduct of research and academic integrity that are based on national legislation, the guidelines issued by the Finnish National Board on Research Integrity titled Responsible conduct of research and the procedure for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland (2012), and the Degree Regulations and Assessment Policy of our University. These principles apply to all coursework, examinations, theses and research activities.

The university guidelines for academic ethics and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct apply to all theses, coursework, study attainments and parts thereof, i.e. to all such research practice that relates to study attainments. The guidelines include general descriptions on good academic and study practices and study-related responsible conduct of research, descriptions on misconduct of the above, and the procedures for handling allegations of misconduct.

All the members of our university community are expected to act honestly and fairly and show respect for others and the results of their work. Everyone is expected to be familiar and comply with the principles of good scientific practice and academic integrity.

During their studies, our students learn how to apply the principles of good scientific practice and academic integrity. Students are responsible for their learning and for informing themselves about relevant policies and procedures. Students are advised to contact their teachers or thesis supervisor if they are unsure about anything. The further along students are in their degree, the more familiar they are expected to be with these principles.

The university provides training in good scientific practice and the supervision of students to the members of our teaching and research staff.

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