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23 Jul 2024: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). When you visit any of the websites within the University of Cambridge domain we hold certain information about you for service and security reasons. For more information on this, please seeAnimal

23 Jul 2024: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). 3Rs - search page. Implementation of analgesic refinement in rats used as models for arthritis and inflammatory pain. Topic: Refinement. A Refined Approach to Producing Polyclonal Antibodies in

24 Jun 2024: LASA’s Annual Conference will take place on 18-20 November 2024 in the West Midlands. More information to follow.

10 Jul 2024: Researcher Assessor Course * * This course is only suitable for research staff working within UBS facilities. If this does not apply, please see the Nominated Assessor Course. Are you a member of a research group working in a UBS facility? Do you

11 Oct 2022: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). Non-Regulated Procedures. Where research projects involve animals, these projects may be considered under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. ASPA regulates procedures that are carried out

23 Jul 2024: Online and in person options are available. This course is suitable for those that are new to training or will soon be training others in practical tasks.

23 Jul 2024: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). 3Rs - Search Tool. 3Rs Search Tool. The 3Rs search tool provides a compilation of search tools and databases of information for University staff involved in scientific research using animals. You

23 Jun 2021: PIL A, AB, ABC). New Project Licence Holders are now required to complete PIL courses relevant to the work they will be undertaking (see above).

24 Jun 2024: The IZFC has been THE “go to” meeting for the zebrafish community for more than two decades! The 18th International Zebrafish Conference will take place in the beautiful Kyoto, Japan from August 17-21, 2024! Mark your calendars!

11 Feb 2015: FRAME (Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments) was set up to promote and assist research into new techniques and valid scientific substitutes to replace animal research in medical,

23 Jun 2021: The PPL course is mandatory training for those who wish to hold a Project Licence. It covers the learning outcomes dictated by the Home Office and helps you understand the requirements for successful experimental design and prepare you for the

9 Mar 2015: Replacing animals with methods which do not involve animal use and avoiding experiments using animals by changing research strategy.

24 Jun 2024: Animal welfare legislation This module aims to provide an understanding of how other legislation interacts with ASPA and impacts on animals housed in animal facilities that are not covered by ASPA. Face to Face learning – 6th & 7th Feb 2025 at the

23 Mar 2022: Our vision for public engagement 'The mission of the University of Cambridge is to contribute to society through the pursuit of education, learning and research.

13 Nov 2020: IAT accredited introductory course for NACWOs Although designed as an introduction to the NACWO role, this interactive course can also be effective as a refresher course for those individuals who have been in the role some time and require targeted

24 Jun 2024: Aim and content This course is free of charge for PhD students at Danish universities (except Copenhagen Business School), and for PhD Students from NorDoc member faculties. All other participants must pay the course fee.

9 Mar 2015: To find out more information on applying for a Project Licence and Personal Licence please go to the UBS Training Centre webpage. The use of animals in research is regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA).

20 Jun 2024: The TARCforce3R Center offers an online seminar series with exciting topics related to the 3Rs in laboratory animal science. Speakers are national and international experts.

23 Jun 2021: From 1st January 2024, the cost of this course is £66.89 for internal candidates and £71.66 for external candidates.

3 May 2023: A confirmatory email will be sent when a place on the course has been reserved.

17 Apr 2024: Online and in person options are available. This course is suitable for those that are new to training or will soon be training others in practical tasks.

6 Feb 2015: University Biomedical Services Training Centre offers Home Office training, IAT Diplomas and accredited CPD courses.

17 Apr 2024: Online and in person options are available. This course is suitable for those that are new to training or will soon be training others in practical tasks.

7 Feb 2024: 9–11 September 2024 Wellcome Genome Campus, UK and online Highlighting improved functionality and large-scale approaches Summary Organoids have revolutionised biology and the development of organoid model systems continues to open up opportunities

3 Feb 2015: New 3Rs self-assessment tools from the NC3Rs.

30 Apr 2024: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). 2024. Non-Technical Summaries 2024. generation_and_screening_of_companion_animal_therapeutics._non-technical_summary_redacted.pdf (175.18 KB).

7 Sep 2016: The UBS Training Centre is accredited to provide Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) diplomas in Laboratory Animal Husbandry and Laboratory Animal Science and Technology.

24 Jun 2024: You may already have heard about the value of systematic reviews of published animal studies, compared with standard narrative reviews of the literature.

24 Jun 2024: Join us for an immersive experience at the 11th International Zebrafish Husbandry Course! Delve into insightful presentations led by facility managers and vet who are pioneering advancements in zebrafish husbandry within their facilities and across

9 Mar 2015: Refinement applies to all aspects of animal use to minimise the pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm to animals in research. Examples of refinement include housing and husbandry care to the scientific procedures performed on animals.

18 Jun 2021: Non-Technical Summaries (Project Licence Abstracts) As part of the project licence application process, applicants must produce a summary (known as a Non-Technical Summary) [ASPA section 5A (1)(e) and (2)(a&b)] of their proposed programme of work.

14 Jun 2023: This course is self-paced, with a three month completion deadline. It carries 24 IAT CPD points and the cost is £205.80 for internal candidates and £210 for external candidates. The estimated time for completion – including the assessments –

17 Apr 2024: Nominated Assessor Course Online and in person options are available. This course is suitable for those that will be assessing others and introduces the Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) system.

17 Apr 2024: Nominated Assessor Course Online and in person options are available. This course is suitable for those that will be assessing others and introduces the Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) system.

30 Apr 2024: new_treatments_for_renal_and_liver_disease_non-technical_summary_redacted.pdf (150.22 KB).

11 Apr 2016: NC3Rs Grant Funding

6 Dec 2019: The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) applies to all 'public authorities' as defined in the Act, including the University of Cambridge, please see further information from the University website:

4 Jun 2019: This course is suitable for those that work with animals in research that are new to training or will soon be training others in practical tasks.

6 Feb 2015: The revised (AWERB Process) ensures that the University continues to consider the use of animals used for or destined for use in Scientific Procedures, and to regularly review the points set out in section 10.

23 Jun 2021: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). PPL Course Content. All new potential PPL applicants/holders should be aware there is a requirement for you to complete the relevant PIL course for

28 Jul 2022: 2024 NACWO Course dates Month Deadline Access to the online course material Live sessions during the week commencing Exam April 5th April 8th April 22nd April 26th April October 15th September 20th September 7th October 11th October

28 Feb 2022: Function D (EU Module 6.3) For those who will not be performing regulated procedures under ASPA but will be performing Schedule 1 procedures. This course follows the syllabus for EU module 6.3 - Humane methods of killing (a stand-alone module for

9 Sep 2021: evaluation_of_new_devices_to_be_used_in_human_surgery_nts_redacted.pdf (83.93 KB).

23 Jun 2021: The PPL course is assessed by a series of short answer questions covering ethics, experimental design and Project Licence management. This assessment is completed at home / work and should be returned to UBS within 2 weeks.

24 Jun 2024: This course consists of three 3-hour webinar sessions (including discussion activities utilising the group chat function, polls, individual activities and breaks). Session one will cover: • Understanding, identifying, minimising variation and its

24 Jun 2024: This course covers ethical, theoretical and practical aspects of pain and pain relief in animal experimentation. Procedures on animals for scientific purposes may cause discomfort, distress, pain or lasting harm to the animals. From an ethical point

23 Jun 2021: Course Content PIL Course A Elements 1. Legislation. 2. Ethics and animal welfare. 3. Biology and husbandry of relevant species. 4. Handling and restraint of relevant species. 5. Animal care and management. 6. Recognition of wellbeing, pain,

7 May 2019: Nominated Assessor Course Online and in person options are available. This course is suitable for those that will be assessing others and introduces the Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) system.

3 Oct 2016: Species offered: Amphibians, Birds, Fish, Horses, Pigs, New World Primates, Rabbits, Rodents, Sheep.

11 Nov 2016: For UBS staff/internal students: Contact the Training Centre to express an interest in the course and discuss exemptions Submit paperwork for exemptions (if claiming) Complete funding application When approved, complete internal registration form