In this month's newsletter the last letter from our outgoing COPE co-Chairs Geri Pierson and Chris Graf, who reflect on their term. We also have the latest ideas submitted, growing the story of Jo, our fictional research integrity officer, in her first year in post. Get dates in the diary for COPE events in 2019, particularly our European Seminar, and keep abreast of news & events in #PublicationEthics