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SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Anaesthesia and Perioperative Care of Laboratory Animals
DESCRIPTION:Dates: 24th\, 25th and 26th November 2025 (rodents and rabbits) and 5th December (large animals). \n\n\n\nTime: 24th-26th November 13:30–15:30 (UK time) and 5th December 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:30 \n\n\n\nFormat: Pre-recorded webinars\, e-learning modules\, and live\, interactive sessions \n\n\n\nCost: Days 1-4 – £400\, Days 1-3 – £300\, Day 4 – £200 (discounted £150) \n\n\n\nIntroduction\n\n\n\nThis workshop will take place on 24th–26th November (focusing on anaesthesia of rodents and rabbits) and on 5th December (large animal anaesthesia). It will be delivered through a combination of pre-recorded webinars\, live webinars\, and e-learning modules. The programme will cover refinements and best practices in anaesthesia and analgesia for rodents\, rabbits\, pigs\, sheep\, and non-human primates. \n\n\n\n\nDays 1–3 (24–26 November): Led by Prof. Paul Flecknell\, focusing on anaesthesia of small rodents.\n\n\n\nDay 4 (5 December): Co-presented by Profs. Eddie Clutton and Paul Flecknell\, covering anaesthesia of rabbits\, pigs\, sheep\, and non-human primates.\n\n\n\n\nThe workshop will be hosted on the Research Animal Training website. \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for animal technicians\, veterinarians\, researchers\, and others who wish to deepen their understanding of the topic and apply refinements to their protocols. \n\n\n\nParticipants will have access to eight e-learning modules tailored for those with limited prior experience\, along with seven hours of pre-recorded seminars. \n\n\n\nThis preparation allows the live sessions to focus primarily on problem-based learning\, progressing from simple to more complex protocols. For each practical challenge\, we will work together to identify refinements that enhance both scientific outcomes and the welfare of the animals involved. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\n\nAll participants\, including those registering for Day 4 only\, will have access to pre-recorded seminars and a series of e-learning modules.\n\n\n\nTo support flexible scheduling\, the pre-recorded seminars are divided into shorter 15–30 minute video segments that can be viewed independently.\n\n\n\nThe e-learning modules\, aligned with EU21 learning outcomes\, are organised into individual lessons\, allowing participants to pause and resume at their convenience.\n\n\n\nLive sessions will be held at 13:30–15:30 (UK time) on 24th\, 25th\, and 26th November\, and on 5th Decemberfrom 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:30.\n\n\n\n\nContent\n\n\n\n\nOver 7 hours of pre-recorded seminars.\n\n\n\nEight e-learning modules.\n\n\n\nDays 1–3: Three 2-hour live\, problem-based sessions on rodents.\n\n\n\nDay 4: Four 1-hour seminars followed by 2.5 hours of problem-based sessions on larger species.\n\n\n\nSupplementary reading and reference materials.\n\n\n\nAll pre-recorded content is available in advance\, and participants are encouraged to review it before the live sessions.\n\n\n\nParticipants can access all content for 3 months after its release.\n\n\n\nWorkshop registration also includes access to all other training materials on the Research Animal Training (RAT) website.\n\n\n\n\nInteractivity\n\n\n\n\nPre-recorded seminars and e-learning modules will be available on www.researchanimaltraining.com\, while live sessions will be conducted via the Teams webinar platform.\n\n\n\nInteractive elements will be supported using Mentimeter (mentimeter.com).\n\n\n\nWhile not required\, participants may find it helpful to have a smartphone or tablet in addition to a laptop for the interactive sessions.\n\n\n\n\nWorkshop Programme\n\n\n\nDays 1–3 (24th–26th November) \n\n\n\n13:30–15:30: Interactive sessions – Managing anaesthesia of laboratory rodents \n\n\n\n\nScenario-based exercises will encourage participants to apply their knowledge of rodent anaesthesia to solve practical problems.\n\n\n\nSessions will also include time for general discussion and Q&A.\n\n\n\n\nDay 4 (5th December) \n\n\n\n09:00–13:00: Live webinars – What you need to know if you anaesthetise rabbits\, pigs\, sheep\, or primates \n\n\n\n\nWebinars for each species\, followed by Q&A sessions.\n\n\n\n\n14:00–16:30: Interactive sessions – Managing anaesthesia of larger species \n\n\n\n\nScenario-based exercises will focus on applying knowledge of anaesthesia to practical problems\, with an emphasis on using and interpreting data from monitoring devices.\n\n\n\nTime will also be allocated for discussion and Q&A.\n\n\n\n\nParticipant numbers are limited to ensure interactive sessions remain engaging and effective. \n\n\n\nMake best practice your practice and sign up today.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/online-workshop-anaesthesia-and-perioperative-care-of-laboratory-animals/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures | CLAST
DESCRIPTION:This unit provides information on the use of anaesthetics for surgical procedures. It also includes information on the use of anaesthetics to provide humane restraint during other\, non-painful\, procedures\, such as imaging. After completion of this module\, learners should have an understanding of factors influencing the selection and application of anaesthesia for these procedures.\n\nOnline only – 24-26th November 2025. Materials will release two weeks in advance.\n\nWe highly recommend completion of the level 5 unit Anaesthesia for minor procedures before attending this unit.\nCourse Details\nCourse length: 200 hours\n\nCredits: 20\n\nTeacher: Paul Flecknell\nYou will cover\n\n 	Anaesthesia for both surgical and non-surgical procedures\n 	Balanced anaesthesia\n 	Post anaesthetic recovery\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	An understanding of why anaesthesia is required for both surgical and non-surgical procedures\n 	Ability to describe how different drug classes interact to produce the three components of the anaesthetic triad to different degrees\, and how balanced anaesthesia might be best achieved by using combinations\n 	Ability to describe methods to optimise post anaesthetic recovery to ensure a smooth and rapid recovery from anaesthesia\n\n \n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/advanced-anaesthesia-for-surgical-or-prolonged-procedures-clast/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Fostering collaboration: AWERB and scientists united
DESCRIPTION:Good engagement and communication between scientists and the AWERB are essential to ensure that the AWERB can implement all of its functions effectively\, with benefits for animal welfare\, science\, staff morale and the establishment’s culture of care. However\, some AWERB members may have little contact with scientists other than during project review. Conversely\, scientists may be unfamiliar with the AWERB’s tasks\, apart from project review\, and unsure how the AWERB can benefit them. This webinar\, led by the RSPCA Animals in Science team\, will discuss ways to improve this working relationship and foster mutual understanding through clear communication and engagement.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/fostering-collaboration-awerb-and-scientists-united/
LOCATION:Online Teams Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251106T235959
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SUMMARY:Assessing Competence in the Workplace | CLAST
DESCRIPTION:This unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice. Learners will leave the unit with sufficient knowledge\, confidence and skills to assess learning and work-based knowledge\, attitudes and skills effectively.\n\nOnline only – 6th November live webinar 4pm 2025. Additional teaching sessions will be arranged with the tutor.\nCourse Details\nCourse length: 150 hours\n\nCredits: 15\n\nTeacher: Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Assessment strategies\n 	Learner support\n 	Assessing\n 	Communication skills\n 	Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)\n 	Legislation\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to critically evaluate the meaning of competency\n 	Knowledge of the use of different assessment strategies\n 	Ability to devise assessment strategies appropriate to the learning objectives and assessment criteria\n 	Apply the principles of effective competency assessment in the workplace to assess knowledge\, skills or behaviours required by your organisation\n 	Review and quality assure the training process\n\n \n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/assessing-competence-in-the-workplace-clast/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251007T080000
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SUMMARY:AAALAC Global Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you part of an AAALAC accredited program and eager to showcase your best practices?AAALAC is calling for abstracts from accredited programs for short (10-15 minute) presentations showcasing commendable/high quality aspects of animal care and use programs. Presentations will be shared during a global virtual oncerence in October. Submission deadline is 31 March
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/aaalac-global-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250925T140000
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SUMMARY:Talking in schools about animal research - new webinar from UAR
DESCRIPTION:Talking in schools can be a brilliantly effective (and fun) way to increase openness on animal research. But how can you go about it? This webinar will discuss UAR’s long experience of working in schools and show you how to prepare a talk for secondary school children\, anticipating questions and challenges and meeting the needs and expectations of teachers.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will take place on 25 September\, 12:00-13:00 BST. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is open to all. Recordings will be available for UAR members. \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/talking-in-schools-about-animal-research-new-webinar-from-uar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="UAR - Understanding Animal Research":MAILTO:office@uar.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T000000
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SUMMARY:LMB-IP Graduate Student Symposium of Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique collaboration between the students at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) and the Institut Pasteur (StaPa) which aims to celebrate all disciplines across life science in an unseen collaboration between world-leading scientific institutes! 🔬🌍🧪 Themes: Cell Biology\, Structural Biology\, Immunology\, Nucleic Acids and Neuroscience.🤝 In collaboration with students at Institut PasteurWhat to Expect:– Keynote Speakers from top Research Institutes.– Networking lunches with speakers and peers.– A stage to share your work.– Cutting-edge science discussions.– A formal hall at Homerton College.Registrations Now Open!https://lnkd.in/daq_kXR3📢 We welcome all students across all biomedical science disciplines to register to this fully student-led graduate student symposium. Registration closes on the 4th of July\, but you might want to do so earlier to make sure you get your spot!Abstract Submissions Now Open!Registering? Why not submit an abstract to present your work and tell us about all the exciting research you are leading! We encourage all students to sign up for a poster\, a talk or the three minute-thesis competition.More info coming soon:Keep an eye on our website and social media for speaker announcements\, workshop outlines\, program updates\, and more!👀 Stay tuned: https://lnkd.in/dwMJQnNnCheck also our Instagram (@lmb_phdsymposyum) or X (@LMBPhDSymposium) for regular post about the symposium program!
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/lmb-ip-graduate-student-symposium-of-life-sciences/
LOCATION:MRC-LMB\, Cambridge or Online (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="MRC - Laboratory of Molecular Biology":MAILTO:enquiries@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250624T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T170000
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SUMMARY:UFAW International Animal Welfare Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE EVENT\n\n\n\nUFAW is committed to improving animal welfare through a scientific understanding of animals’ needs and how these can be met. In line with this\, we are pleased to announce our international conference\, to be held online on 24 – 26 June 2025.   \n\n\n\nThis event will feature a diverse range of presentations\, including talks and posters\, covering all areas of animal welfare science. By hosting the conference online\, we aim to facilitate global engagement and participation while reducing environmental impact*.  \n\n\n\nThis event will be of interest to the growing international community concerned with animal welfare and  – as well as animal welfare researchers – to those working in biomedical research\, food animal production\, slaughter\, companion animal rehabilitation\, the care of captive wild animals\, and policy makers. 
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/ufaw-international-animal-welfare-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T235959
DTSTAMP:20250213T134044Z
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SUMMARY:Be Open About Animal Research Day #BOARD25
DESCRIPTION:#BOARD25\, which runs for 24 hours across the globe\, will take place on 3 June 2025\, during the FELASA 2025 Congress. It follows the success of BOARD24\, which saw over 1\,000 biomedical institutions participate and a record 220 partner institutions from 48 countries across six continents. \n \nTo show your interest\, simply complete this form to register by the end of February.  \n \nThere’s no need to submit content yet as final materials only need to be sent by the end of April. \n \nHere are some ways to get involved: \n\n\n 	Partner: Feature your institution’s logo among our global supporters.\n 	Contribute: Provide quotes\, statements\, or your own examples of openness in animal research.\n 	Participate: Join a Q&A video to share your experiences.\n\nBy registering EARA can also provide assistance with production of your materials. So join us in making #BOARD25 another global success!  \nFor more information\, contact Inês Serrenho\, BOARD global campaign co-ordinator\, at iserrenho@eara.eu.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/be-open-about-animal-research-day-board25-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250512T160000
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SUMMARY:Role of the periphery and non-neuronal cells in Parkinson’s pathogenesis
DESCRIPTION:This online seminar will focus on the role of the periphery and non-neuronal cells in Parkinson’s pathogenesis\, offering key insights and an opportunity for further discussion. The seminar will be held on Monday 12 May 2025\, 4:00-5.30pm BST.  \n\n\n\nHosted by: Dr Tim Bartels (UK DRI at UCL) and Dr Dayne Beccano-Kelly (UK DRI at Cardiff) Talks by: Prof Alessandro Sette (La Jolla Institute for Immunology) – ‘Role of T cells in neurodegenerative disease’ Prof Ashley Harms (The University of Alabama at Birmingham) – ‘The role of tissue resident macrophages in T cell mediated neurodegeneration’ Pauline Vessiere (University of Cambridge) – ‘Vitras: A Novel Mouse Model for Studying the Peripheral Origins of Parkinson’s Disease’
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/role-of-the-periphery-and-non-neuronal-cells-in-parkinsons-pathogenesis/
LOCATION:Virtual Event (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T130000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: PUBLISHING ANIMAL USE STATISTICS
DESCRIPTION:In the lead up to the publication of Great Britain’s 2024 animal research statistics\, this webinar will look at how Concordat on Openness signatories proactively share their animal use data with the public. We will look at how this complex data can be used to explain why\, how and when animals are used in scientific research. This will include looking at how the data is presented\, what data to include\, and how supporting information such as case studies can give additional context. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will primarily focus on giving advice to organisations that carry out animal research who want to explore new ways to present this data. However\, we will also include tips for funders who want advice on how to share data on the proportion of research they fund that involves animals.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/webinar-publishing-animal-use-statistics/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Virtual Events
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