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24 Jul 2024: 3Rs - Replacement, Reduction, Refinement. Although animals will play a role in biomedical research for the foreseeable future, we aim to use the minimum number possible. ... Our researchers are actively looking at ways to help refine their science and to

24 Jul 2024: The 3Rs search tool provides a compilation of search tools and databases of information for University staff involved in scientific research using animals.

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: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). Researcher Assessor Course. This course is only suitable for research staff working within UBS facilities. ... Are you a member of a research group working in a UBS facility?

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. ... non-regulated_procedure_request_form_v2.8.doc

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).

24 Jul 2024: Pain Management in Animal Research: Ethical and Practical Aspects. ... Summary. Organoids have revolutionised biology and the development of organoid model systems continues to open up opportunities across a wide range of research areas.

24 Jul 2024: Topic: Refinement. Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals in Research and Teaching. ... techniques. Topic: Refinement. FRAME. FRAME carries out both lab-based and office-based research.

23 Jun 2021: Home Office PIL Courses Courses are offered according to the type of licence you will be applying for and in the case of Personal Licences, the specific categories (e.g. PIL A, AB, ABC). New Project Licence Holders are now required to complete PIL

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: NC3Rs Vision 2015 to 2025 The NC3Rs mission is to replace, refine and reduce the use of animals in research. ... be considered by anyone who may consider severe research using animals as it provides very good arguments away from that decision.

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: Search site. University Biomedical Services (UBS). Replacement. Replacement. Replacing animals with methods which do not involve animal use and avoiding experiments using animals by changing research strategy. ... Research testing safety and efficacy of

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: Due to the historic culture of secrecy, and the misleading nature of some communications, there remains many misconceptions surrounding animal research. ... In 2013 Understanding Animal Research commissioned Ipsos MORI to conduct a public dialogue.

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

20 Jun 2024: Certificates of participation are available upon request. A broad number of topics are discussed: How improve both our science and welfare in animal research?

3 Feb 2015: A reduction in numbers of animals should not be applied to research at the expense of increased suffering to individual animals and the number of animals used must satisfy statistical needs. ... The NC3Rs has launched two online 3Rs self-assessment tools

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

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