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SUMMARY:Named Information Officer (NIO) workshop
DESCRIPTION:NIO Workshop: Empowering Effective Information Leadership\n📅 Live Webinar | 🕘 Full-Day Interactive Workshop💻 Online \nDesigned for Named Information Officers (NIOs) — whether you’re new to the role or looking to sharpen your expertise. \nThe NIO plays a critical role in ensuring that the right information reaches the right people — clearly\, efficiently and in a format they can use. In today’s fast-moving research and regulatory environment\, the ability to source\, interpret and communicate information effectively is more important than ever. \nThis highly practical workshop provides the tools\, strategies and confidence you need to succeed as a proactive and influential NIO. \n\n\n\n\nWhy Attend?\nBeing an effective NIO is about more than just finding information — it’s about: \n\n\n 	\nIdentifying who needs it \n\n 	\nUnderstanding how they need it \n\n 	\nCommunicating it at the right level \n\n 	\nSupporting colleagues in navigating complex information landscapes \n\n\nThis session blends practical exercises\, guided discussion and real-world examples to help you build structured\, efficient and impactful information processes within your organisation. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n✔ A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of the NIO✔ How to develop structured processes for data retrieval and information gathering requests✔ Techniques to get the most out of search engines and online databases✔ How to identify the most reliable and relevant evidence sources✔ Skills to write clear key messages and effective information releases✔ Strategies for engaging a variety of internal stakeholders✔ How to utilise a range of communication media effectively✔ How to set up alerting systems to track new developments and emerging evidence \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\n 	\nNewly appointed Named Information Officers \n\n 	\nExperienced NIOs seeking to refine their approach \n\n 	\nNamed Persons and governance professionals \n\n 	\nAnyone responsible for sourcing and disseminating research or regulatory information \n\n\n\n\n\nKey Benefits\n\n 	\nIncreased confidence in managing information requests \n\n 	\nStronger internal communication strategies \n\n 	\nPractical tools you can implement immediately \n\n 	\nEnhanced organisational compliance and knowledge flow \n\n 	\nImproved professional impact within your named role \n\n\n\n\nBuild your confidence. Strengthen your communication. Lead with information. \nSecure your place (book online)  on this engaging and educational workshop and take your NIO practice to the next level.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/named-information-officer-nio-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:The Learning Curve,Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd":MAILTO:info@learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk
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SUMMARY:NTCO Workshop: Named Training and Competency Officer
DESCRIPTION:Ready to excel as a Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO)?This comprehensive live webinar workshop is designed to support both new and experienced NTCOs in mastering the core responsibilities of this essential named person role under the UK regulatory framework for animal research. \n\nWhy Attend?\nNTCOs play a vital role in ensuring that everyone working with animals is effectively trained\, competent and continually supported throughout their learning and development. This workshop explores the role in depth\, providing practical techniques and tools to help you confidently manage training systems that uphold compliance\, welfare and professional standards. \n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n✔ How to identify training needs and skills gaps across your team✔ Strategies for effective delivery and assessment of training and competency records✔ Approaches for advising individuals on targeted learning and development✔ Techniques to give constructive feedback and support ongoing competence✔ How to communicate\, influence and engage colleagues to foster a culture of excellence and care \n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis workshop is ideal for NTCOs\, animal facility managers\, named persons and anyone involved in training governance or competency programmes in animal research settings. \n\nKey Benefits:\n\n 	\nDevelop robust systems for training and competency recording \n\n 	\nImprove clarity and consistency in training delivery \n\n 	\nPractical tools and strategies to tackle real-world challenges \n\n 	\nSupport ongoing professional development and compliance with regulatory expectations \n\n\n\n“A highly practical and supportive workshop — helped me develop real systems for my role.” — previous NTCO workshop attendee \n\n🔗 Learn more & secure your space – register now to take your NTCO practice to the next level!
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/ntco-workshop-named-training-and-competency-officer/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:The Learning Curve,Training and CPD Events
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SUMMARY:Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body Training
DESCRIPTION:Join this highly practical\, interactive webinar designed for anyone involved in Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Bodies (AWERBs) — whether you’re new to the process or want to deepen your understanding of your role in ethical review and project licence evaluation.\nWhy Attend?\nUnderstanding how to contribute effectively to AWERB reviews is essential for high-standard animal research governance in the UK. This workshop explains the functions\, responsibilities and practical contributions members can make — from ethical considerations to recognising good practice.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n✔ The role and purpose of AWERBs in ethical review of animal research applications ✔ Practical insights on evaluating Project Licence (PPL) submissions and spotting common pitfalls ✔ Resources\, techniques and tips to improve AWERB contributions ✔ Examples of good practice and how to apply them in real scenarios\nWho Should Attend:\nIdeal for AWERB members\, animal technologists\, in-vivo scientists\, support staff and anyone involved in ethical review and governance of animal research.\nKey Benefits:\n\n 	Improved confidence in reviewing project licence applications\n 	Enhanced ability to contribute to ethical and welfare discussions\n 	Actionable best practice guidance tailored to real-world AWERB tasks\n\n“Felt more confident about tackling my next PPL… very useful and pitched at the right level.” — Past attendee feedback\n🔗 Learn more & Book: online registration for this session is now open (live webinar format) with places limited — perfect for professional CPD and skills development.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/animal-welfare-and-ethical-review-body-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:The Learning Curve,Training and CPD Events,Virtual Events
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