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Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector Animals in Science Committee response to a ministerial commission for advice.

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How can we strengthen leading practice in animal research?
The ASC recommendations focus on building a more collaborative environment and refining the regulatory framework to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of best practice. The report covers the current landscape & a roadmap for improvement

Great to take part in the @lasa-uk.bsky.social New PELH Workshop, bringing together 19+ delegates to reflect on leadership, responsibility and good research practice.
Thanks to everyone involved — valuable discussions & great reminder of our shared responsibility as licence holders and animal carers

@rspcalabanimal.bsky.social have produced a new resource for AWERB members on the task of providing ethical advice, including an online thought starter to help identify ethical issues arising from the use of animals in science #3Rs #AWERB tinyurl.com/38tks932

Autumn Workshops - spaces available! 20% Time-limited deal - book now! Discount promo offer 📅 Book before 31st October 2025 🎟️ Use promo code: CPDSEPT More details in our newsletter mailchi.mp/ccb11d86ddf8...

Spaces still available for this excellent scientific webinar later this week - register via link below 👇

YouTube video by Nuno Henrique Franco We Need to Talk about Sexes - Addressing the Prevalence of Single-Sex Animal Studies

"We need to talk about sexes"

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📢 The UFAW & AWRN seminar series: Influencing for Impact – Translating #AnimalWelfare Research into Law & Policy, returns on 18 September.

Dr Benjamin Lecorps and Dr Eugénie Duval will discuss: “Trials and Errors in Bridging Animal Welfare Science and Policy.”

🔗Sign up here ➡️ lnkd.in/eS8cK3PQ

Do take time to sign up for this excellent webinar from @nc3rs.bsky.social Our MD, Angela is really proud to be one of the co authors of this article The Sex Inclusive Research Framework to address sex bias in preclinical research proposals www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Screenshot from linked webpage. The text reads: "Replacement checklist. How do researchers know they’ve fully explored all opportunities to replace animals in their work? How do reviewers of grant applications or animal licences know what to look for to be sure that all possibilities to avoid animal use have been taken up? What questions should they ask?"

📢 Must-have tool for researchers, grant reviewers, & IACUC members:

💡 @replanimalres.bsky.social "Replacement Checklist" helps evaluate whether all possible alternatives to animal use in research have been properly considered.

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Why it works 🧵 🧪

Wellcome Discovery Award for Claus Nerlov of the Heam Cluster | National Mouse Genetics Network Claus Nerlov, Professor of Stem Cell Biology and member of our Haem Cluster, has been awarded funding from Wellcome to map the gene regulatory networks in blood cell production and […]

Claus Nerlov, from the @imm.ox.ac.uk and Haem Cluster member, was awarded a @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award to map the regulatory networks in blood cell production. This will provide invaluable insight for the development of better therapies for patients
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Still time to register for this exciting Large Animal Research Network event - meet up with like minded researchers and animal care staff

Do you need a Home Office PIL? Is your busy diary making it difficult to attend scheduled face-to-face or live webinar training? Our online, on-demand webinars might be the solution you need! Contact info@learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk Visit www.learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk/courses/

Seasonal flu may offer some protection against bird flu, in ferrets and humans Research from the US in ferrets shows that previous infections with seasonal flu viruses or vaccinations might offer some limited protection against the bird flu strain.Bird flu (H5N1) poses a…

Ferret studies at @jhu.edu show past seasonal flu infections may offer short-lived, limited protection against bird flu (H5N1), echoing findings in humans.
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#Influenza #H5N1 #AnimalResearch #ferrets

An excellent resource for a variety of animal welfare reports and articles

Autumn Workshops plan your training & CPD See our latest newsletter for dates & book online Email info@learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk #CPD #Education&Training #Research #Animaltechnology Newsletter link here 👉
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The 3R Online Seminar Series “Alternatives to Animal Use in Research and Education: Refine, Reduce & Replace” will take place again this year 🤩

📅 Every Thursday from 16/10 to 11/22 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM

Check the program and find more information via www.vetmed.fu-berlin.de/einrichtunge...

Packs of biological models trump cards ready to be posted, alongside envelopes and NC3Rs stickers.

Excited to send biological models trump cards from the NC3Rs office for the first time! 🎉

Created by @comeflywithjo.bsky.social via our public engagement awards, the game sparks discussion on choosing research models and replacing animal use.

📦 Get your free pack: nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resource...

Logo of the 20th International Xenopus Conference.

Are you attending the 20th International Xenopus Conference in August? 🐸

Esther Pearl (@drejpearl.bsky.social) will be sharing our work and resources relevant to research involving Xenopus, including improving experimental design and refining husbandry practices: nc3rs.org.uk/events/20th-...

YouTube video by datesand Optimising Enrichment For Larger Species

We are recommending that our learners studying for their
@InstAnimalTech
Level 2 and 3 Diplomas watch this great webinar focusing on Optimising Enrichment For Larger Species youtu.be/1kel8sjIgwE?... via
@YouTube #3Rs

We've signed up to attend this #3Rs award ceremony online. Have you? ❓

Quantifying the welfare impact of air asphyxia in rainbow trout slaughter for policy and practice - Scientific Reports Scientific Reports - Quantifying the welfare impact of air asphyxia in rainbow trout slaughter for policy and practice

🐟😖 Fish suffer intense pain for 10+ mins after catch

New research shows rainbow trout endure up to 22 mins of severe pain when left to suffocate in air. Effective stunning could prevent up to 20 hours of suffering per $1 invested.

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Organoids Are Us 2025 Further information about this event including our invited speakers and conference programme are available in the tabs below. If you have any questions, please contact organoids-are-us@crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk

Join us for Organoids Are Us 2025, a symposium featuring organoids, stem cells, cancer, inflammatory disorders and infectious disease.

📆23 - 26 September 2025

📍Glasgow, Scotland

Early bird registration extended to 18th July. Register below! 👇

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Our HO Accredited training for L/E1 PIL AB Rodent & Rabbit is now ONLINE!
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Do you need training for a Home Office PIL C Licence? Come and learn with us today! Have fun learning about aseptic technique and basic suturing with your practical assessment. Further details from info@learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk www.learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk/courses/

🫀 Leading cardiac scientist Sian Harding joins our new #podcast #LeafingThroughScience 🎙️
From the #BrokenHeartSyndrome 💔 to the heart’s “mini-brain” 🧠 and lab-grown hearts 🧪, this is the heart as you’ve never seen it before!
🎧: rss.com/podcasts/lea...
🎥: youtu.be/00jc2JU97cc
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If you are based in Edinburgh, Exeter or London, join us in two weeks to meet local NC3Rs-funded scientists advancing the 3Rs.

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⏳ Don't miss out! Final spaces available for our half-day Assessors Workshop on 19th May — delivered live online.
✔ Stay compliant
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✔ Gain fresh insights and techniques
Focused, valuable CPD! #CPD
👉 Reserve your spot today: www.learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk/workshops/as...