Publish or perish? Publication pressure and (co)authorship ethics

Publishing is an integral part of academic life in all scientific fields – but the process often raises difficult and sensitive questions. Who qualifies for authorship? How is authorship order determined? And what do you do when formal guidelines clash with established traditions within your field?

You are warmly invited to an ethics seminar hosted by the Council for the Promotion of Good Research Practice (REDA), focusing on publication pressure, academic merit, and the ethics of (co‑)authorship. The discussion will address how norms and expectations can differ between disciplines – and sometimes lead to misunderstandings or conflicts.

Topics to be discussed include:

• Publication pressure and its impact on research environments
• Common questions and areas of tension related to authorship
• What is required to qualify for authorship, and how guidelines relate to established practices across different research fields
• Pros and cons – and the responsibilities – of publishing

The programme features a panel discussion with members of REDA and Vice-Chancellor Tora Holmberg. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your own reflections.

Would you like to attend?

Please register for the ethics seminar no later than 4 June at 15.00. 

The seminar is intended for researchers, doctoral students and teaching staff at Umeå University. 

Coffee will be served from 14.45. 

The event is held in English.