A conversation about academic integrity is inextricably also one about student experience and success. With the recent and imminent emergence of new synthesising, imitation, and AI tools, the education sector is increasingly interested in prevention and evidence-backed initiatives that focus on teaching and learning.
In the same spirit, this third annual 2023 Prize continues our promise to a world-leading integrity researcher and friend - Professor Tracey Bretag. The Prize's purpose is to advocate for, and provide a platform for, the pursuit of academic integrity as part of a positive teaching and learning experience.
Tracey was a professor at the University of South Australia and a leading researcher in the field of academic integrity. She led major studies with enormous national and international implications, and spoke widely and publicly on the importance of universities taking a strong stand regarding educating their students about academic integrity, and enforcing the rules with vigor and strong sanctions. Tracey also came to work alongside the team here at Studiosity, providing advice, guidance, and sharing her research at events. Tracey’s illness came as a shock, as it did for everyone close to her and the wider academic community.
In September 2020, the Australian government had just passed legislation as a result of Tracey’s work. Studiosity’s Founder, Jack Goodman, wrote to ask for Tracey’s permission to create an annual Academic Integrity Award, named in her honour. We were pleased to receive her blessing in response. Tracey passed away prematurely on 7 October 2020. In February 2021, she was honoured posthumously with a Career Achievement Award from the Australian Awards for University Teaching.
We will honour this commitment every year to those who are advancing the understanding and implementation of academic integrity in the higher education sector.
Studiosity acknowledges the Traditional Indigenous Custodians of country throughout Australia, and all lands where we work, and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
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