Back to the Fundamentals of Research: Reliability, Transparency and Reproducibility. Position Paper

On May 20, 2024, the University of Bologna held an international event titled: “Back to fundamentals of research: Reliability, Transparency and Reproducibility” with remarkable speakers from national and international institutions. The debate revolved around what it means to perform research responsibly and whether the reproducibility of results can be used as a reliable proxy for research quality. Through this position paper the University of Bologna intends to highlight some key messages emerged from the discussions and point out challenges and recommendations in ensuring reproducibility and trustworthy methodologies in research environments.