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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
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SUMMARY:EARA Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Now that many countries worldwide are embracing openness and transparency in animal research\, our conference will explore the next steps to improve the sector’s approach to communication with the public and develop its understanding of this important topic.  \nDate: Thursday\, 6 November – Friday\, 7 November 2025Location: Berlin\, Germany Venues: Charité Berlin & Max Delbrück Center \nJoin us at this landmark event to engage with leading voices in the field\, participate in dynamic sessions and workshops\, and network with professionals dedicated to advancing science communication.​​ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“EARA is excited to be holding its first international conference in Berlin. This conference will bring together global experts on communications from various fields and across all media channels\, with the aim of helping the scientific community grasp the opportunities available to improve communications on animal research.” Kirk Leech\, EARA executive director
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/eara-conference-2025-2/
LOCATION:Charité Berlin & Max Delbrück Center
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:EARA CONFERENCE 2025 - Berlin\, Germany.
DESCRIPTION:Shaping the future of animal research communication \n\n\n\nNow that many countries worldwide are embracing openness and transparency in animal research\, our conference will explore the next steps to improve the sector’s approach to communication with the public and develop its understanding of this important topic.  \n\n\n\nFor weekly Monday morning EARA News Digest stories on animal research news and policy\, please subscribe to EARA News \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.eara.eu/eara-conference-2025
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/eara-conference-2025/
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SUMMARY:AALAS National Meeting - Long Beach\, CA
DESCRIPTION:Join AALAS for its 75th Anniversary\n\n\n\nDiscover the diversity of educational sessions and meetings to bolster your professional development\, network with colleagues\, and participate in stimulating events.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/aalas-national-meeting-long-beach-ca/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Trade Exhibition
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SUMMARY:LASA Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:LASA’s Annual Conference will take place on 17-19 November 2025 in the West Midlands. More information to follow.
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/lasa-annual-conference-2025/
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SUMMARY:AFSTAL 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our association was founded in 1972 and represents the various professionals in scientific and biomedical research who contribute\, through the study of animal models\, to the improvement of human and animal health as well as to the protection of the environment. AFSTAL’s mission is: to promote the exchange and dissemination of current scientific and technical knowledge concerning animals used for scientific purposes; to promote the training of professionals in good practices for the use of these animals; to promote knowledge and application of the 3Rs: Replacement\, Reduce\, Refine. Committed to the principles of listening and conviviality\, it helps its members improve their daily practices so that their work produces results of the highest quality while encouraging respect and welfare for animals. \n\n\n\nKey Dates: \n\n\n\n\nAbstract submission deadline for participants: 15 July 2025\n\n\n\nDeadline before registration fee changes: 15 September 2025
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/afstal-2025/
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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/
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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
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SUMMARY:Mouse Necropsy
DESCRIPTION:This course provides practical training in how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during this process.\n\nWho is it for?\n\n 	Researchers\n 	Animal Technicians\n 	PhD Students\n\nFollowing the course\, you will be able to:\n\n 	Perform a basic standard mouse necropsy\n 	Describe gross observations at necropsy\n 	Gain an understanding of the rapid ’emergency’ opening\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/mouse-necropsy-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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SUMMARY:Biotechnische Dagen 25
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URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/biotechnische-dagen-25/
LOCATION:Hilversum\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Conference,Trade Exhibition
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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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