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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

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.

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:

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.

24 Jun 2024: Working in animal facilities, including the care of large laboratory animals such as minipigs and dogs, and caged animals like rats or rabbits, subjects caretakers and technicians to a physically demanding work environment.

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.

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,

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

2 Jul 2024: Training opportunities from UAR :: Understanding Animal Research

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

28 Nov 2017: Fees effective from 15th May 2024 There is an additional registration fee of £150 per person, per level, and an administration fee of £15.99. These costs are included in the ‘total course cost’ figures below. Level 2 Diploma in Animal Science

9 Jul 2024: NC3Rs-New Device for Refined Neural Recording in Mice Could Transform Dementia Research. ... Research published in Scientific Reports describes a new ultra lightweight system for recording neural activity in the brains of mice.

9 Sep 2021: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). 2020. NTS 2020. biobehavioural_basis_of_vulnerability_to_impulsivecompulsive_spectrum_disorders_-_optimisation_and_redacted.pdf (103.11 KB). discovery_of_novel_compounds_for_the_treatment_of_dementia

31 Jan 2023: developing_new_multivalent_recombinant_vaccines_platforms_against_infectious_diseases._non-technic_redacted.pdf (151.82 KB).

7 Nov 2018: In May 2014 the Concordat on Openness in Animal Research in the UK was launched with 80 signatories from all sectors of the Bioscience community.

10 Mar 2015: Three licences are required by the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) before testing on animals is allowed.

13 Jul 2016: Whistle Blowing: All University personnel who supervise or undertake research activities involving animals are trained to carry out their duties with due diligence in a responsible and caring manner.

24 Jun 2024: This course is aimed at laboratory animal professionals running or involved in the management of a large number of rodent colonies, such as colony managers and coordinators, senior animal technicians, and facility managers.

12 Feb 2015: 2; You can apply to move your licence away from University of Cambridge to your new establishment. ... This process can only be started by your new establishment but you must inform us of the intended changes by completing the 'Application to move

26 Sep 2016: The species we offer additional training for are as follows:. Amphibians, Birds, Cattle, Fish, Horses, Pigs, Poultry, New World Primates, Rabbits, Sheep.

18 Jun 2021: new_treatment_strategies_for_myocardial_infarction_and_aortic_aneurysm_nts_expires2024_redacted.pdf (71.63 KB).

24 Jun 2024: This course involves: four 2.5 hour webinar sessions plus four activities scheduled as follows: 14:00 - 17:00 (BST) Monday 30th September - Session 1. An introduction to aquatic species use in research and the 3Rs; 14:00 - 17:00 (BST) Tuesday 1st

23 Jun 2021: 2024 Train the Trainer Course dates Month Deadline Access to the online course material Format Live/in person session January 22nd December 2nd January Online 9th January April 22nd March 1st April In person 10th April June 17th May 28th May

25 Feb 2020: Service and Support Staff Development Course This course is suitable for service technicians and support staff working within animal facilities, especially those striving for career progression.

11 Feb 2015: PIL course exams are used to assess whether applicants have a satisfactory understanding of the course content. These take the form of multiple choice questions and are normally held within the same week as the course.

23 Jun 2021: 2024 Nominated Assessor Course dates Month Deadline Access to the online course material Format Live/in person session February 2nd February 12th February Online 19th February April 28th March 8th April In person 16th April June 24th May 3rd June

16 Apr 2024: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). AWERB Non-Regulated Procedure Committee Redacted Minutes. 2024 AWERB Non-Regulated Procedure Committee Redacted Minutes. awerb_non-reg_committee_minutes_040124_redacted.pdf (59.83 KB).

23 Jun 2021: 2024 Service and Support Staff Course dates Month Deadline Access to the online course material Format Live session April 5th April 8th April In person 23rd April Additional dates can be arranged for sufficient numbers of attendees, either in

9 Jul 2024: The GRC has now released a new reference assembly, GRCz11.

8 Nov 2018: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). AWERB Operations Committee Redacted Minutes. 2019 AWERB NPC Redacted Minutes. aoc_minutes_19.07.19_redacted.pdf (140.36 KB). aoc_minutes_16.08.19_redacted.pdf (390.5 KB).

12 Oct 2021: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). AWERB Standing Committee Redacted Minutes. 2019 AWERB Standing Committee Redacted Minutes. awerb_standing_minutes_300119_redacted.pdf (75.22 KB). awerb_standing_minutes_270219_redacted.pdf (84.18 KB)

8 Nov 2018: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). AWERB 3Rs Committee Redacted Minutes. 2019 AWERB 3Rs Committee Redacted Minutes. 3rs_minutes_06.02.19_redacted.pdf (80.84 KB). 3rs_minutes_06.03.19_redacted.pdf (80.25 KB).

8 Nov 2018: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). AWERB Sub Standing Committee Redacted Minutes. 2019 AWERB Sub Standing Committee Redacted Minutes. awerb_sub-standing_minutes_080219_redacted.pdf (91.45 KB).

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Welfare funding. University Biomedical Services (UBS). 3Rs - search page. Search found 5 items. (-) Remove Welfare funding filter Welfare funding. NC3Rs. We are the main funder of 3Rs research in the UK with over £45 million committed

9 Jul 2024: ALTEX publishes original articles, short communications, and reviews, as well as news and comments, meeting reports, and book reviews. ... Topic:. ANZCCART News. Welcome to the Australian & New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and

9 Jul 2024: Search site. Other Resources. University Biomedical Services (UBS). 3Rs - search page. Search found 12 items. (-) Remove Other Resources filter Other Resources. Animal Research Info. Topic: Other Resources. Norecopa- Consensus Meetings on The Care

9 Jul 2024: Topic:. 3Rs-Reduction. A new interactive web-site designed to help scientists to improve the design of their animal experiments. ... This new web-site is designed to help scientists to teach themselves the necessary skills.

9 Jul 2024: Animal studies, whether for the development or production of new medicines, for physiological studies, for studying environmental effects or for the testing of chemicals or new food additives, has to be

9 Jul 2024: LAVA promotes best practice and the dissemination of new technologies through its biannual meetings and other avenues.

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

24 Jun 2024: On 19.07.24 from 14:00 until 16:00 (CEST) Natascha Drude will present the webinar: "Think Translation Early on": Responsible Preclinical Research TARC force 3R | Veranstaltungen (unimedizin-mainz.de)

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: 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: 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