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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.…
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-…
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
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…
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.
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
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
@InstAnimalTech @LASA_UK The RSPCA Animals in Science team is looking for a #ScientificOfficer to help support our work on the #3Rs and lab #AnimalWelfare - please RT our ad? jobs.rspca.org.uk/jobs/vacan…
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Spaces still available on our virtual classroom Named Animal Care & Welfare Officer (NACWO) two-day interactive workshop accredited by @InstAnimalTech
#AnimalTechMonth More details here: tinyurl.com/TLCNACWO
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
🐶 A video by @60Minutes shows the key role research using dogs plays in #cancer #clinicaltrials. These studies are helping to find & test drugs to treat cancer in both humans and animals. eara.eu/post/cancer-research…
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Barney from @RSPCA_LabAnimal kicks off with international overview of stated commitments to phasing out of #AnimalTesting. Some areas of #animalresearch will be more straightforward than others and outlines some of the barriers to #replacement
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Did you know that the link between hormones and breast cancer was first discovered in rats?
This discovery led to the creation of one of the most effective drugs available to treat breast cancer #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancer #AnimalResearch #DYK
ALT A series of facts about breast cancer and animal research
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Still time to sign up for our special 20% discount Halloween offer for @InstAnimalTech L2 and L3 Diplomas. Don't miss out! 🎃😲👻🐀
🎃SPECIAL OFFER: To celebrate The Learning Curve being 20, complete the signup process during October and we are offering a 20% discount for learners studying either the @InstAnimalTech Level 2 or Level 3 diploma Email [email protected] learningcurvedevelopment.co.…
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
There is just one week left to register for the @RSPCA_LabAnimal / UFAW Rodent Welfare Group Meeting. Don't miss out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
There is still time to register for the @RSPCA_LabAnimal /UFAW Rodent Welfare Group Meeting! The meeting is aimed at all those involved with the housing, husbandry and care of laboratory rodents.
For more information and to register, visit ➡️ ow.ly/X5U850L26lX
ALT Graphic for the RSPCA/UFAW Rodent Welfare Group Meeting, 4th November 2022, Newcastle. The image shows a laboratory rodent on a person's hand.
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
We are hiring! 🎉
We are looking for a new Communications Officer to work across multiple areas of UAR's key activities on #AnimalResearch including social media, the #ConcordatOpenness and policy and media.
Deadline: 24th October 2022
Find out more: understandinganimalresearch.…
Institute of Animal Technology retweeted
Are you currently implementing new animal welfare ideas?
Are you working on your culture of care?
Don’t keep these hidden. Consider presenting your ideas at Congress’23. For more information on how you can get involved and attend Congress visit IAT.org.uk