Animal research

Animal welfare and ethics

High standards of animal welfare underpins all of our research.

Welfare responsibilities

Welfare responsibilities
Animal welfare is considered a responsibility of all staff, and we have dedicated roles to oversee specific areas.

Ethical review and the AWERB

Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body
All animal research at the University is overseen by an Animal Welfare and Ethical Review Body (AWERB)

Optimising animal studies

Optimising animal studies
We strive to improve the quality and reproducibility of our research to avoid duplication of studies.