Animals in research
'Animals in research' covers all vertebrate and cephalopod species researched or observed both within the UK and abroad, i.e. anywhere, in the name of the University of St Andrews.
Policy
Policy on the use of animals in research
Information
Though the vast majority of research on animals in the name of the University of St Andrew is observational all scientific research takes place within a framework to ensure on-going critical evaluation of the ethical and welfare issues relating to the use of animals. For this purpose, the University has an Animal Welfare and Ethics Committee (AWEC) as part of our ethical review process. This committee must be informed of all vertebrate and cephalopod research and observational work, including collaborative work.
All work to be undertaken within University animal facilities must be discussed initially with the relevant Facility Manager and Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer before the work commences.
University Teaching Research and Ethics Committee (UTREC) provide guidelines on ethical issues related to all “funded research” See Automatically Approved Ethical Funder (PDF, 93 KB). If the funding body is not an approved funder, special permission needs to be obtained.
Information can be gained from the Home Office on forms and information on personal and project applications as well as amendments. There is also information on the transposition of the EU Directive 2010/63.
Application procedures
In respect to any research proposals that might involve licensing, you should make contact in the first instance with the Home Office Liaison Officer (HOLO).
Step-by-step guides to applying for new personal licence or project licence, proposing amendments to existing personal and project licences and preparing submissions in relation to the second- and fourth-year reviews of project licences.
Application forms
University and Home Office forms which can be downloaded to be used for applying for new licences, amending existing licences or preparing submissions in relation to the second- and fourth-year reviews of project licences.
Links
Links to various organisations (official, training and advisory) whose activities are of relevance to all of those who work with animals.