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SUMMARY:AFSTAL 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 50th AFSTAL Conference \n\n\n\nDear colleagues\, dear members\, \n\n\n\nAs every year\, Laboratory Animal Science brings us together around scientific\, regulatory\, ethical\, and technical themes. For this 50th edition\, we have chosen to explore in greater depth an essential and everyday concern in our institutions: the culture of care. \n\n\n\nOn behalf of AFSTAL\, I am therefore pleased to invite you to the 50th Conference of our Association\, which will take place from June 10 to 12\, 2026\, in Reims.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/afstal-2026/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:UFAW Centenary Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:100 years of Science for Animal Welfare \n\n\n\nAs UFAW celebrates its centenary in 2026\, we invite you to join us as we return to our roots at the University of London for our 3-day event exploring the latest animal welfare science and reflecting on the state of animal welfare as a scientific discipline.  \n\n\n\nAs well as the very latest developments in animal welfare science\, this year’s conference will feature 3 symposia which critically evaluate animal welfare science in 2026 and look to its future:  \n\n\n\nAnimal Welfare Science: Past\, Present\, and Future  \n\n\n\nFrom the very start\, UFAW has championed the use of science to improve animal welfare. Indeed\, there is a strong argument that UFAW and its founder\, Major Charles Hume\, invented the very term “animal welfare science”. UFAW certainly played a pivotal role in establishing animal welfare as a scientific discipline. In this symposium\, historians and animal welfare scientists will look back at the genesis of animal welfare science\, its status as a fully-fledged academic discipline\, and where animal welfare science may go in the future. \n\n\n\nAssessing Animal Welfare  \n\n\n\nFollowing publication of the latest book in the UFAW Animal Welfare series\, Assessing Animal Welfare – a guide to the valid use of indicators of affective states (edited by Georgia Mason\, Birte Nielsen and Mike Mendl)\, this symposium will explore the latest thinking on how we can move closer to the holy grail of animal welfare science\, reliably assessing the affective state of animals by using and measuring valid indicators.  \n\n\n\nHow can we make animaI welfare research more replicable?  \n\n\n\nThe impact of any science is only as robust as the quality of evidence produced. For a science like animal welfare\, this is a critical issue as policy and practice must be built on reliable evidence to allow real-world improvement in animal welfare. This symposium will examine the problems associated with poor replicability of research results\, specifically focusing on animal welfare science\, and what measures can be taken to improve the situation. The presentations and interactive discussion will be relevant for researchers – those just starting their careers\, and more experienced scientists\, who serve as supervisors and reviewers of funding applications and scientific manuscripts – as well as for policy makers and other users of animal welfare knowledge.   \n\n\n\nThere will be a drinks reception for all those attending in person on the evening of the 23 June\, and a gala networking event on 24 June offering opportunities for networking and socialising. 
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/ufaw-centenary-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Senate House\, London
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260629T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260630T235959
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
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SUMMARY:Influencing people with integrity
DESCRIPTION:This unit will develop skills in influencing and negotiating effectively and understanding of the importance of integrity\, so the learner will be better placed to assert influence to achieve positive outcomes in the workplace and to access resources and support for their department.\n\nFace to Face learning – 29th & 30th June 2026 at the Advance Training Centre.\n\nLearners will be requested before the course to reflect on the ‘negotiation’ they would like to make in the workplace as this will form part of the discussion topics and assignment.\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 15\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 30\n\nTutor: Mark Gardiner\nYou will cover\n\n 	Understanding integrity\n 	Theories of change and how these might apply to exerting influence in the workplace\n 	Negotiation skills\n 	Process\n 	Conflict management\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes integrity and why it is important to underpin influence\n 	Ability to identify a variety of situations in the workplace where they might need to exert a positive influence\n 	Ability to investigate the characteristics of successful negotiators\n 	Ability to investigate potential problems and describe strategies\n 	Knowledge and understanding of strategies for exerting influence in other workplace situations\n 	Ability to identify how the learning on effective negotiation can be applied to exerting influence in other workplace situations\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/influencing-people-with-integrity-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260702T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T160000
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SUMMARY:Using Conditional Transgenic Models
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for anyone working with conditional mouse models\, including the Cre-Lox system and alternative recombinase platforms such as Flp\, Dre\, and Vika. These technologies provide researchers with the ability to manipulate gene expression in a spatially and/or temporally controlled manner\, enabling precise investigation of biological processes that cannot be interrogated using traditional constitutive knockout models.\n\nBy allowing genes to be selectively turned on or off in specific tissues\, cell types\, or developmental stages\, conditional systems offer powerful means to dissect the roles of individual genes within complex physiological networks. Moreover\, combining multiple recombinase systems expands the experimental possibilities even further – for example\, enabling the controlled exchange of a wild type exon for a mutant variant at a defined point in time to model disease progression with exceptional precision.\n\nHowever\, the intricate mechanisms underlying conditional systems make them particularly vulnerable to errors and misinterpretation.\n\nWhile the biology behind these approaches is elegant\, in practice there are numerous pitfalls that can compromise experimental outcomes. Many of these issues are not immediately apparent from the literature on conditional models\, nor are they always obvious within an experiment unless you know what to look for. Consequently\, researchers may unknowingly draw inaccurate conclusions\, with errors that can propagate and compromise downstream studies.\n\nThis course aims to equip trainees with a clear understanding of how these models function biologically\, as well as the practical ways in which they can fail. We will cover how to anticipate and control for confounding effects\, how to troubleshoot unexpected results\, and how to proceed when a model does not behave as expected.\n\nWho is this for?\n\nAnyone who is using or planning to use conditional models\, that has previous knowledge of advanced mouse genetics\, including researchers\, PhD students and colony managers.\n\nAfter this course\, you will be able to:\n\n 	Understand the basic principles of conditional transgenesis\n 	Understand how cre expressing and floxed alleles are produced and the potential impact on the experimental outcome\n 	Identify the advantages and challenges of these systems\n 	Analyse recombinase (Cre) expression\n 	Understand how to establish colonies for conditional transgenesis and the importance of background strain within this\n 	Plan breeding schemes with consideration of control strategies and cohort numbers
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/using-conditional-transgenic-models/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260707T080000
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SUMMARY:Pancreatic Cancer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for our inaugural Pancreatic Cancer Conference! 🎉Join us from 7-9 July 2026 in London for three days of the latest scientific advances\, meaningful debate and new collaboration opportunities to shape the future of pancreatic cancer research.We are delighted to have Anirban Maitra\, Dieter Saur and Giulia Biffi on our Scientific Committee for the 2026 meeting\, and they are busy shaping a packed programme…You can expect three days of investigation into themes spanning the biology of early initiation and progress through to the physiological impacts of metastatic disease. Sessions include:🔹The role of the exposome🔹Tumour heterogeneity🔹Malignant-stromal cell evolution🔹Systemic disruptions in pancreatic cancerWe have designed this meeting to bring together researchers and industry experts from across disciplines to support a truly multidisciplinary effort to accelerate progress in pancreatic cancer research\, so please share widely amongst your networks.🔹Registration is open\, with an early bird discounted ticket rate available until 9 January 2026.Head to our conference hub to check out the programme\, poster opportunities and to register now: https://cruk.ink/4ogfvmx
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/pancreatic-cancer-conference/
LOCATION:Central London
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260715T163000
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SUMMARY:Practical Laboratory Skills
DESCRIPTION:Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments\, good laboratory practice\, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment\, pipetting skills\, using balances and preparing reagents and solutions.\n\nA sustainability module is also included to highlight ways to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory work. Participants will explore practical ways to improve sustainability in the laboratory by reducing energy consumption and minimising the use of plastics and water and promoting more sustainable supply chain practices.\n\nWho is this for?\n\n 	Research Staff\n 	Technical Staff and students new to the laboratory environment\n 	Experienced personnel looking to refresh their skills\n\nAfter the course you will be able to:\n\n 	Prepare and understand the purpose of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment (RA) forms\n 	Understand the importance of good laboratory practice\, including choosing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining accurate laboratory records\n 	Correctly use fume hoods\, biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other general laboratory equipment\n 	Choose the correct pipette for your task and perform common techniques\n 	Set up and use balances correctly\n 	Prepare reagents and solutions\n 	Adjust the pH of solutions\n 	Incorporate sustainability considerations into laboratory work to support efficient and environmentally responsible research\n\n\n\n\nThis training is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant\, high quality training. Upon completion of this course\, attendees can claim 21 CPD points.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/practical-laboratory-skills-5/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260903T235959
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SUMMARY:Recognition of pain\, suffering and distress
DESCRIPTION:With tutors Prof Paul Flecknell MA\, VetMB\, PhD\, DLAS\, FRCVS\, FIAT (hon) and Matt Leach PhD\nThis unit prepares individuals to be able to identify normal condition and behaviour of experimental animals and enable them to differentiate between a normal animal and one which is showing signs of pain\, suffering or distress which could be a result of factors including environment\, husbandry or the effect of experimental protocols. It will also provide information regarding severity classifications\, cumulative severity and the use of humane endpoints. \nOnline only – 1-3rd September 2026. Pre-course material will release two weeks before the course. \nWe highly recommend completion of the level 4 unit Physiology of pain and distress in laboratory animals before attending this unit. \nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20 \nIAT CPD Credits: 45 \nTutors: Paul Flecknell and Matt Leach \nYou will cover\n\nAssessment of the animal\nHumane end points\nRefinement\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\nmethods for assessing and recording the welfare of the animals in your care\nKnowledge and understanding of humane end points and their use\nAbility to describe the use of anaesthesia or analgesia to reduce animal pain\, suffering\, distress or lasting harm\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/recognition-of-pain-suffering-and-distress-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
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SUMMARY:Laboratory skills
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Alex Hardgrave PhD\nThe aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common laboratory skills safely and accurately. \nHybrid learning – Online 9th September\, practical face to face 16th September 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. \nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 10 \nIAT CPD Credits: 15 \nTutor: Alex Hardgrave \nYou will cover\n\nLight Microscopy\nLaboratory equipment\nFormulations\nReporting\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\nDemonstrate the skills required to use laboratory equipment (e.g. light microscope\, centrifuge use/safety or using a PCR machine) effectively for routine animal husbandry or scientific purposes\nAbility to calibrate and use basic laboratory equipment\nDemonstrate correct preparation of different types of formulations\nBe able to collect data with appropriate levels of accuracy\nUnderstand the importance of correctly and accurately reporting results\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/laboratory-skills/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261001T235959
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
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SUMMARY:Experimental Design and Statistics
DESCRIPTION:This unit will provide learners with an introduction to the principles of good experimental design and reporting. The unit aims to develop the scientific skills and understanding of the learner by encouraging them to effectively research\, review\, analyse and debate current scientific theories from the available published literature\, and draw accurate conclusions or action plans to further scientific knowledge or support animal welfare. \nONLINE –September 10th\, 17th\, 23rd and October 1st 2026 12-3pm. \nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 30 \nIAT CPD Credits: 45 \nYou will cover\n\nExperimental design\nCase examples\nEthics\nData sources\nPresentations techniques\nConfirmatory statistical analytical techniques\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\nKnowledge and understanding of the importance of good experimental design on animal welfare\nAbility to compare published experiments against the ARRIVE guidelines\nAbility to design\, manage and report their own experiment\nAbility to evaluate methods used to collect data\nAbility to evaluate the use of techniques to present data\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/experimental-design-and-statistics/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260914T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T235959
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
CREATED:20260601T105910Z
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SUMMARY:Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Prof Paul Flecknell MA\, VetMB\, PhD\, DLAS\, FRCVS\, FIAT (hon)\nThis 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. \nOnline only – 14-16th September 2026. Pre-course materials will release two weeks in advance. \nWe highly recommend completion of the level 5 unit Anaesthesia for minor procedures before attending this unit. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 45\n\nTutor: 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*Further IAT fees may apply\n\n\nFor a taste of Prof Flecknell’s teaching\, watch a recent webinar he gave about pain and distress in rodents.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/advanced-anaesthesia-for-surgical-or-prolonged-procedures-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
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SUMMARY:Practical Laboratory Skills
DESCRIPTION:Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments\, good laboratory practice\, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment\, pipetting skills\, using balances and preparing reagents and solutions.\n\nA sustainability module is also included to highlight ways to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory work. Participants will explore practical ways to improve sustainability in the laboratory by reducing energy consumption and minimising the use of plastics and water and promoting more sustainable supply chain practices.\n\nWho is this for?\n\n 	Research Staff\n 	Technical Staff and students new to the laboratory environment\n 	Experienced personnel looking to refresh their skills\n\nAfter the course you will be able to:\n\n 	Prepare and understand the purpose of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment (RA) forms\n 	Understand the importance of good laboratory practice\, including choosing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining accurate laboratory records\n 	Correctly use fume hoods\, biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other general laboratory equipment\n 	Choose the correct pipette for your task and perform common techniques\n 	Set up and use balances correctly\n 	Prepare reagents and solutions\n 	Adjust the pH of solutions\n 	Incorporate sustainability considerations into laboratory work to support efficient and environmentally responsible research\n\n\n\n\nThis training is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant\, high quality training. Upon completion of this course\, attendees can claim 21 CPD points.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/practical-laboratory-skills-4/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260921T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260924T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
CREATED:20260428T090509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T090510Z
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SUMMARY:Mouse Embryo and Spermatozoa Cryopreservation
DESCRIPTION:Cost is inclusive of accommodation\n\nCryopreservation allows long-term storage of embryos and sperm\, providing a convenient way to preserve\, protect and transport mouse lines for use in research. Archiving scientifically relevant mouse lines also adheres to good animal welfare practices by removing the need for continued animal breeding and is integral to any comprehensive colony management programme.\n\nRunning bi-annually since 2004\, this course provides practical experience in murine embryo and spermatozoa freezing techniques routinely used at MRC Harwell and a simple\, robust in vitro fertilisation procedure. The course will also cover the basic laboratory skills required when working in an assisted reproductive biology environment such as pipetting\, weighing\, microscope use\, and embryo handling.\n\nWho is this for? \n\n 	Researchers\n 	Senior animal technicians\n 	PhD students\n\nFollowing this course\, you will have:\n\n 	Practical experience of sperm harvesting and freezing/thawing\n 	A clear understanding to set up and in vitro fertilisation session using both frozen and freshly harvested sperm\n 	Practical experience of oocyte and embryo harvesting for in vitro fertilisation and embryo freezing\, respectively\n 	Practical experience of embryo cryopreservation/thawing using a simple vitrification method\n 	An understanding of surgical embryo transfer\, including some practical experience of pre-operative aseptic techniques and sub-cuticular suturing\n 	Practical experience of non-surgical embryo transfer techniques\n 	An understanding of the current methods used for handling and shipping samples and managing a cryo-archive\, as well as an overview of blastocyst genotyping
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/mouse-embryo-and-spermatozoa-cryopreservation/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260923T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T235959
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
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SUMMARY:Establishing a culture of care in research animal facilities
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS\nThis unit will provide the learner with the opportunity to consider the concept of a ‘Culture of care’ and to discuss ways in which it can be developed within the animal facility.\n\nHybrid – 23rd September at Advance. Online – Thursdays 1st\,  8th and 15th October 2026.\n\nThis course does have some pre-reading to complete. It will not take more than a couple of hours.\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 10\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 30\n\nTutor: Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Culture\n 	Culture of care\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to identify the different types of culture that can exist in a working environment\n 	Knowledge and understanding of processes to develop and promote an effective workplace culture of care\n 	Ability to critically appraise influences that impact the culture of care in the workplace\n 	Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the culture of care\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/establishing-a-culture-of-care-in-research-animal-facilities-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260925T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261127T235959
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SUMMARY:Advanced animal husbandry\, care and enrichment practices
DESCRIPTION:With tutor James Bussell\nThis unit will enable learners to understand the principles of animal care (including those pertinent to laboratory animals such as supplementary regimes)\, housing\, handling and biosecurity. \nHybrid learning – Combination of Zoom sessions and Face to Face days at the Advance Training Centre and Oxford University BMS. 25th Sept 1-3pm Zoom\, 12th Oct 10.30-5pm at Advance\, 26th October 10.30-4.30pm at Oxford BMS\, 13th & 27th Nov 1-3pm Zoom 2026. \nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20 \nIAT CPD Credits: 45 \nTutor: James Bussell \nYou will cover\n\nEnvironmental conditions\nHousing and routines\nNon-specific and specific defence\nDisease control\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\nAn understanding of the use of refined methods for handling animals and an appreciation of why these methods are preferred over others\nA thorough understanding of appropriate housing and how animal welfare is maintained in the animal unit\nAn understanding of different types of enrichment\, its uses and how to develop an enrichment regime\nAn understanding of the basis of biosecurity efforts\, the risks and possible causes of infection outbreaks\nAn understanding of the types of barriers and how to maintain and monitor them\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/advanced-animal-husbandry-care-and-enrichment-practices/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T170000
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SUMMARY:Mouse Genetics and Colony Management for Researchers
DESCRIPTION:This course explores more complex genetic topics\, including multiple allele crosses\, complex disease models and will inform breeding strategies and experimental design rather than give a complete guide to the molecular biology. Our team of experienced trainers will support you to examine how different modifications lead to different breeding strategies\, the importance of genetic consistency and integrity and different modes of inheritance. There will be multiple workshops throughout the course and a focus on troubleshooting unexpected issues when looking after Genetically Altered (GA) mouse lines. \nWho is this for? \n\n\n 	Colony Managers\n 	Researchers\n 	PhD Students\n\nAfter the course\, you will be able to: \n\n\n 	Understand genetic drift and how to maintain the genetic integrity of simple and complex GA lines\n 	Understand GA nomenclature and why it is important\n 	Predict the outcomes of genetic crosses involving multiple alleles\, including chromosomal linkage and sex-linked genes\n 	Perform multiple allele inheritance and breeding calculations\n 	Understand the fundamentals of different methods that give rise to GA mouse strains\n 	Troubleshoot breeding and colony maintenance issues\n 	Know the basics of breeding conditional transgenic models\n 	Discuss blinding and randomising GA experiments
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/mouse-genetics-and-colony-management-for-researchers/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
CREATED:20260601T094940Z
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SUMMARY:Training and developing staff in the workplace
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS\nThis unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective work-based training.  Learners will leave the course with sufficient knowledge\, confidence and skills so they can design\, deliver and set assessments to effectively develop work-based knowledge\, attitudes and skills effectively. \nOnline only – 8th October & 22nd October live webinars 4pm 2026. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 15\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 15\n\nTutor: Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Work based learning\n 	Learning\n 	Learner support\n 	Training\n 	Communication\n 	Legislation\n\nKey skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to evaluate the need to train and develop people in the workplace\n 	Ability to devise appropriate and productive training sessions and programmes\n 	Apply the principles of training in the workplace to develop knowledge\, skills or behaviours required by your organisation\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/training-and-developing-staff-in-the-workplace/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261014T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
CREATED:20260601T100148Z
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SUMMARY:Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians
DESCRIPTION:Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is a valuable skill for all animal technicians. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including following COSHH risk assessments\, best laboratory practice\, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment\, pipetting skills\, using balances and preparing reagents and solutions. \nA sustainability module is also included to highlight ways to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory work. Participants will explore practical ways to improve sustainability in the laboratory by reducing energy consumption and minimising the use of plastics and water and promoting more sustainable supply chain practices. \nWho is this for? \n\n\n 	Animal Technicians who would like to develop their laboratory skills\n\nAfter the course you will be able to: \n\n\n 	Read and understand the purpose of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment (RA) forms\n 	Process blood samples for further analysis\n 	Correctly use fume hoods\, biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other general laboratory equipment\n 	Choose the correct pipette for your task and perform common pipetting techniques\n 	Set up and use balances to accurately weigh both substances and animals.\n 	Calculate doses of substances and prepare them accurately.\n 	Adjust the pH of solutions\n 	Incorporate sustainability considerations into laboratory work to support efficient and environmentally responsible research
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/laboratory-skills-for-animal-technicians-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261016T235959
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
CREATED:20260601T095728Z
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SUMMARY:Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia
DESCRIPTION:With tutors Romuald Binet PhD & Ilaria Cervellini PhD\nThis unit provides an introduction to the theory relating to minor procedures.  It provides information about appropriate methods of handling and restraint and describes appropriate techniques for injection\, dosing and sampling relevant to the species.  It should provide information sufficient for individuals to understand what will be required of them before they go on to be trained in the practical aspects of these skills whilst under supervision. \n15th and 16th October 2026 at the Advance Training Centre. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 20\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 30\n\nTutors: Romuald Binet\, Hannah Davis\, & Ilaria Cervellini\nYou will cover\n\n 	Anatomy and physiology\n 	Behavioural monitoring\n 	Administration and withdrawal routes\n 	Refinement\n 	Evidence-based research (or lack of it) relating to administration of substances\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Knowledge and understanding of the impact of animal handling and restraint on animal welfare\n 	Knowledge and understanding of techniques/procedures including\, for example\, injection\, sampling and dosing techniques (routes/volumes/frequency)\, dietary modification\, gavage\, tissue biopsy\, behavioural tests\, use of metabolic cages\n 	Knowledge and understanding of the need for rigour and consistency in conducting scientific procedures and the correct recording and handling of samples\n 	Knowledge and understanding of methods for minimising the impact on the animals subject to scientific procedures\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/minimally-invasive-procedures-without-anaesthesia/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLAST":MAILTO:enquiries@clast.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261026T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
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SUMMARY:Mouse Necropsy and Tissue Processing
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course provides practical training in how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during the process. It then covers considerations for the treatment of tissues collected at necropsy\, some of the routinely used solutions and the cutting in of tissues in preparation for histological processing and embedding. \nFollowing the course\, you will be able to: \n\n\n 	Perform a basic standard mouse necropsy\n 	Describe gross observations at necropsy\n 	Gain an understanding of the rapid ‘emergency’ opening\n 	Select suitable tissues for histology and further analysis\n 	Perform a standard cut-in\n\nWho is this for: \n\n\n 	Researchers\n 	Animal Technicians\n 	PhD Students\n\n\n\nThis training is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant\, high quality training. Upon completion of this course\, attendees can claim 48 CPD points.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/mouse-necropsy-and-tissue-processing-2/
LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
CATEGORIES:Training and CPD Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261116T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
CREATED:20260209T200613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200614Z
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SUMMARY:LASA 2026
DESCRIPTION:LASA are pleased to announce that the 2026 LASA Annual Meeting will take place in Scotland from 16–18 November 2026Join colleagues from across the laboratory animal science community for three days of scientific exchange\, professional development\, and networking in a exciting new location.More information coming soon!
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/lasa-2026/
CATEGORIES:LASA Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="LASA":MAILTO:info@lasa.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20270607T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20270610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T111721
CREATED:20250626T155808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T155812Z
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SUMMARY:FELASA 2027 Congress
DESCRIPTION:From 07 June to 10 June\, FELASA and GV-SOLAS invite you to explore “Innovation\, Ethics\, and the 3Rs in a Changing World” at Europe’s leading congress in laboratory animal science. Discover new ideas\, connect globally\, and experience tradition and innovation in one vibrant setting.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/felasa-2027-congress/
LOCATION:Cologne\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="FELASA":MAILTO:felasa@felasa.eu
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