Champions of knowledge: Libraries as beacons of trust and integrity

🦜Early bird priced tickets are available on and up to 31 January 2025 (23:30 GMT). Full details on pricing can be found in the FAQ.

Libraries seek to build their practices on strong foundations of integrity, critical thinking, and ethical values. These foundations underpin a commitment to civic duty, positioning libraries as highly trusted partners and authorities in their communities.

In an age of misinformation and disinformation, maintaining information integrity is fundamental to a well-functioning society and democracy. The spread of false narratives, fake news, and censorship poses significant challenges that require a multifaceted approach to address. It is a complex challenge and one in which libraries play a crucial role.

RLUK25 keynote speakers

• Mahaletchumy Arujanan, Global Coordinator of the ISAAA and the Executive Director of Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC).
• Emmanuel Boakye, founder of the African Reproducibility Network (AREN)
• Michelle Charters, Head of International Slavery Museum, part of National Museums Liverpool (NML).
• Christopher Smith, Executive Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and International Champion for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
• Ciaran Talbot, Director for the Directorate of AI and Ideas Adoption (AIIA) at the University of Manchester

Find out more on the RLUK Conference website.