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Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Challenge 47 is aTRACKtive: Improved in vivo identification system for real-time, early-life individualised tracking and behavioural and welfare analysis in mice.
📆 Application deadline: Thursday 2 November 2023, 12.00 (GMT).
Find out more: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/atrackt…
ALT White mice in a plastic cage.
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Our online course, “Assessing competence in the workplace”, taking place this November, will introduce learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice
Enrol today:
clast.org.uk/diplomas/level-…
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Animal Technicians’ Symposium w/ @InstAnimalTech
🗓️17 – 18 October
📍 Online
Speakers from academia and industry will present the latest refinements and advances in animal welfare. Aimed at animal techs, but anyone who works with lab animals is welcome: nc3rs.org.uk/events/ATS2023
ALT White mouse on technician's hands (wearing blue gloves).
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a proposal for the Openness in #AnimalResearch Conference!
Some organisations have asked for an extension, so we are extending the submission deadline to Monday, 2 October at 10 am BST.
#ConcordatOpenness
understandinganimalresearch.…
Registration for Congress 2024 is now open!!!
If you would like to contribute to our scientific programme then please register via the link or contact us.
Eu.eventscloud.com/website/1…
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Enrol on our online course, “Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures” this October, to learn about the use of anaesthetics and post-anaesthetic recovery
You can take this as a single #CPD course or as part of a Level 5 Diploma
clast.org.uk/diplomas/level-…
Calling for entries for the 2024 Andrew Blake Tribute Award. iat.org.uk/abta#:~:text=In%2….
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Today, the annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals in Great Britain in 2022 have been released. The total number of procedures on animals in 2022 was 2,761,204, which is a 10% decrease from 2021.
#AnimalStats #AnimalResearch
understandinganimalresearch.…
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Huge congrats to Alicia for winning the @InstAnimalTech Andrew Blake Tribute award. We are very proud of your hard work. @NC3Rs
Congress is over for another year. Thank you to each and everyone of you who contributed to a really diverse and illuminating programme. We hope you all took something away that will further enhance your culture of care.
A fantastic well done to all our 2023 prize winners from Congress’23. Please keep up the excellent work in improving welfare of your animals and colleagues. Thank you also for sharing your experiences of the apprenticeship programme
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Visit the @NA3RsC website to find resources to support individuals and help institutions prevent and overcome CF in animal technicians and researchers. na3rsc.org/compassion-fatigu…
We have a presentation at Congress all about the African Clawed Frog. Please come along if you are attending Congress on Thursday
For over a century, frogs have contributed to medical and scientific research. In fact, frogs have been crucial to developments in stem cell research and understanding of the human eye.
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#WorldFrogDay #AnimalResearch
Congress opens today. We look forward to seeing you over the next couple of days. If it is your first time please come along to the Introduction to Congress.
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Join us at IAT Congress @InstAnimalTech next week! We will be delivering a series of workshops & presentations on openness and public engagement in #AnimalResearch, how your smartphone can be the perfect tool to film your work, and how to discuss your work publicly and privately.
We hope as many of our members as possible attend Congress’23. We have a full programme for your enjoyment. Don’t forget to download the Congress APP.
Congress’23 is only weeks away. We look forward to seeing you all. Please drop by the stand and learn more about what the IAT is all about.
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
We spoke to influential women in the #AnimalResearch sector about their experiences: Dr @VickyNC3Rs (@NC3Rs), Dr @WellsSara (@MRCHarwell), and Dr Penny Hawkins (@RSPCA_LabAnimal). They show the impact of women in science.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023.
understandinganimalresearch.…
ALT Image with a picture of Dr Vicky Robinson in the lower left corner. The image has a quote that says "At one event I was asked if I was somebody's wife because I couldn't have been there in my own capacity".
ALT Image with a picture of Dr Sara Wells in the lower left corner. The image has a quote that says "I don't feel that sex has been a differential in genetics. The people that I'm still in touch with from university who have stayed in science are all women".
ALT Image with a picture of Dr Penny Hawkins in the lower left corner. The image has a quote that says "When I was doing my PhD, I often noticed that all the men would be introduced as Doctor so-and-so, but the women would be introduced by first names only, or as the wives of".
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
To help celebrate @InstAnimalTech #TechMonth we've been asking staff about their favourite part of being an animal technician. Here are Martin's thoughts. Find out more ways to celebrate #TechMonth with fun quizzes & challenges here tinyurl.com/IATTechMonth23
