5th International Plagiarism Conference

Now, in its fifth iteration the conference has established a reputation as a forum for worldwide good practice in this area. The 2012 event places the student at the heart of the learning process, whilst showcasing innovative approaches to addressing plagiarism and authenticity from the global academic community. Delegates attending the conference increasingly reflect the global scope of this topic, and previous conferences have attracted practitioners from the UK and Europe, US, Australia, Asia and the Middle East.

Currently confirmed keynote speakers are key figures in the global academic community, including Dr Virginia Barbour, Secretary of the Committee on Publication Ethics, Dr Tara Brabazon, Professor of Communication, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Dr Tracey Bretag, Director: Global Experience Program, Division of Business, University of South Australia and New York-based writer and filmmaker, Kirby Ferguson.