On November 5, ANQA participated in the regular meeting of the Global Academic Integrity Network (GAIN). Discussions covered pressing issues in ensuring academic integrity and preventing violations.
The presentations highlighted fresh data on the prevalence and causes of academic dishonesty, as well as effective approaches for fostering a culture of integrity. The plagiarism and commercial academic cheating services, their specific manifestations, and potential ways education institutions can respond, were addressed.
Research presented by New Zealand HEIs indicated that while most students hold positive views of a culture of integrity, a considerable number occasionally engage in actions that violate academic integrity. Their presentation suggested a multi-tiered approach, encompassing the development of individual responsibility, course-specific prevention mechanisms, and HEI-wide awareness-raising activities.
A study presented by an Australian HEI, analysing two decades of activities, revealed trends in the fight against plagiarism and indicated that education policies and effective assessment methods help reduce academic integrity violations.
Another study, involving European countries, examined student awareness of academic integrity. The results showed that knowledge of different types of academic integrity violations remains limited, with plagiarism continuing to be the most prevalent form. The presentation highlighted the need to increase student preparedness and encourage the responsible use of AI.
The meeting ended with a summary of the members’ activities and the approval of the 2026 meeting schedule.