RSPCA has ultimate goal of replacement, so why don’t research establishments? – Actually, they do, as both the Directive and ASPA presume against animal use. If the future intention of replacement is set out without a pathway, is that raising expectations too high? An aspiration to …
Concordat on a budget: How to promote openness with limited resources?
Some institutions have an outreach department which deals with engagement activities for the whole universities with local schools. After the concordat this department has taken over also engagement activities including openness on animal research done at the institution. Open days are a common events but many …
What can societies / funders, who don’t directly conduct research (umbrella organisations), do to support the Concordat?
During this session there was a general consensus that Umbrella organisations including professional bodies, industry advocates, certain funders and learned societies, that may not specifically fund or conduct animal research (but who have members who do may). require specific training or guidance from UAR on how …
Celebrating the Concordat on Openness’ Third Anniversary
Welcome to the Concordat on Openness
Understanding Animal Research has created a brand new website dedicated to the Concordat on Openness. You will find information about how the Concordat was developed, which organisations have signed and links to their animal research position statement, downloadable annual reports, Concordat news and FAQs, the Openness Awards, and …