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What’s really on the minds of researchers today, and what does it mean for the future of research? Elsevier’s new Confidence in research: Researcher of the future report is here, offering a rare window into what researchers are thinking, worrying about, and planning next.

Be among the first to explore mission critical insights from over 3,200 researchers across 113 countries, revealing how today’s choices will shape careers, institutions and the research landscape at large.

This webinar offers a birds-eye view of the latest Confidence in Research results, pulling out key findings to reveal how researchers see AI redefining scientific discovery. We’ll also examine the report’s headlines through a regional lens to unpack the differences in how researchers use and perceive AI in Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific.

Our speakers will share evidence‑based insights from the new report on:
  • The widening gap between AI adoption and oversight as researcher use of new tools outpaces institutional governance
  • The evolving role of human judgment in a research landscape enabled by AI
  • How longstanding mechanisms for upholding research integrity and confidence in research stand up to new technology

You’ll hear from Adrian Mulligan (Research Director, Elsevier) and active researchers Yang Lu (Beijing Technology and Business University) and Charlotte Berrezueta (Freie Universität Berlin) as they unpack the global report together, focusing on what researchers think about AI and research integrity today, and tomorrow.

Along with moderator, Sarah Main, (VP Academic & Government Relations, Elsevier) they’ll explore what these developments really mean for researchers, librarians, and academic leaders in a world where technology and trust are more interconnected than ever.
When
Monday, November 17, 2025 · 9:00 a.m. Amsterdam (GMT +1:00)
Presenters
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Sarah Main
Vice President Academic and Government Relations, UK, Elsevier
Professor Sarah Main is Elsevier’s Vice President for Academic and Government Relations, UK. For ten years, Sarah was the Executive Director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE), the UK’s leading independent advocate for science and engineering. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology; an Honorary Professor at University College London; and Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Innovation, Policy and Society at the University of Westminster. Sarah holds a BA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in molecular biology from University College London / Cancer Research UK London Research Institute.
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Yang Lu
Professor and Leading Scholar, Beijing Technology and Business University
Yang (Jack) Lu received his B.S. degree from Jilin University, China, and the M.S. degree from the University of Manchester, UK. He received his Ph.D. degree in Decision Science and Information Systems from ODU in USA. He has made significant contributions to the field, as evidenced by three ESI Highly Cited scholars and ranking among Stanford’s Top 2% of Scientists. His research covers a broad discipline, such as AI, blockchain, intelligent manufacturing, etc.
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