Posted by Devilfish under blog's category : Schools education

The National Science Learning Centre in York is offering a fantastic opportunity to improve your science communication skills with a two-day course, free to UAR volunteers, on engagement with schools and young people.

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Posted by Emu under blog's category : Policy Issues

Today the European Parliament agreed on the final text of the new Directive concerning the use of animals in research.The result of a revision process which started in November 2008, the new Directive (8869/10), will replace regulation which has been in place since 1986. It was revised to harmonise animal research legislation across European countries, and aims to strengthen the protection for animals, whilst allowing vital research to continue.

 

 

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