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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.

17 Apr 2024: From 1st January 2024, the cost of this course is £66.89 for internal candidates and £71.66 for external candidates. ubstraining@admin.cam.ac.uk

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.

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

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 –

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.

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

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).

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.

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 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.

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:

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

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 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

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

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.

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

5 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

14 May 2024: Until new staff are in position,. has kindly agreed to deal with any MCMS queries. ... asked about the supervisory log that is sent out to all new PILh’s.

14 May 2024: Until new staff are in position,. has kindly agreed to deal with any MCMS queries. ... asked about the supervisory log that is sent out to all new PILh’s.

14 May 2024: How have the challenges faced during the life of this licence affected how the new. ... 4. Retrospective Assessment None. 5. Amendments None. 6. Project Licence Applications -New / Amendments None.

14 May 2024: 6. Severe Severity licence reviews. - Understanding the cell biology behind cardiovascular diseases (new application). • ... 7. Standard condition 18 reports • 19 new SC18 Reports submitted since the last meeting – Nothing further to add.

14 May 2024: The committee introduced themselves. In today's meeting, there were 2 new observers. ... 4. Retrospective Assessment N/A. 5. Project Licence Applications – New / Amendments N/A.

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.

21 Feb 2024: Dr Martin Vinnell. Director, Health, Safety and Regulated Facilities. Miss. Dear New Personal Licence Holder,. ... This University Welfare Information is being sent to you as a new Personal Licence Holder registered within University Biomedical Services.

14 May 2024: Clarification needed for the injection volume. - Are there any new adverse effects relating to the foreign body granulomas. - ... 10. Any Other Business. – The deadline for submitting 3Rs related articles to the new forum that is being produced is mid

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

14 May 2024: This needs to be changed as the new licence has not been written. ... This needs to be included in all new protocols. Further detail need to help understand the end to end experience of the mice used in the new protocols.

14 May 2024: 2. Matters Arising The committee discussed the new Retrospective Review form. ... Cellular senescence, plasticity and cancer, new frontiers and. novel tools for diagnosis and therapy • Section 3.3 Names and locations be removed to ensure anonymity. •

1 May 2024: collection of large volume blood samples. 4. Project Licence Applications – New / Amendments. ... New Application: - The interaction between brain and blood glucose in health and disease.