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Animal Ethics Training

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Summary

Animal Ethics Training for Research staff, PhD and Honours students.

Start Date

19th Sep 2013 2:00pm

End Date

19th Sep 2013 3:20pm

Venue

The training will be presented from Launceston - with a videolink to Sandy Bay and Cradle Coast campuses. Room details are as follows:

  • NH.BF24.L01.153 - NH.A153 Lecture Th2 / Video Conf
  • MR.AL09.L02.212 - CC.D212 Board / Meeting Room
  • SB.AU14.L02.232 - SB.Physics Seminar Room 232

RSVP / Contact Information

Marilyn Pugsley at animal.ethics@utas.edu.au to lodge your interest.

This session is for those who use animals in research and teaching at UTAS.  

Research staff, PhD and Honours students who have not recently (c. 2 years) participated in a training session are urged to attend. 
 Topics will include:

  • Obligations, role and responsibilities, particularly regarding legislative requirements and the Australian Code of Practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
  • UTAS Animal Ethics Committee and the ethics application and approval process
  • The role of the Animal Welfare Officer and requirements for carrying out invasive or surgical procedures.

This session is run by the Research Ethics & Integrity Unit, Office of Research Services.