The findings of recent research showing university students are confused about plagiarism and their institution’s policy on it, will be presented at a seminar for staff and students at Charles Sturt University (CSU) in Bathurst on Wednesday 30 May. Ms Judith Gullifer, a lecturer and researcher at the CSU School of Psychology  in Bathurst, says, “Research has established the term plagiarism is open to a wide range of interpretations resulting in confusion among students and staff alike. The research reported in this seminar looks only at the students’ understanding of the institution’s policy on academic integrity. The data confirmed the findings from a previous study, showing that confusion exists regarding what behaviours constitute plagiarism. The implications of these findings will be discussed in the context that psychological theory and research suggests a thorough understanding of an individual’s perception of an issue or problem is essential for successful change of that person’s attitudes and behaviours.”