Animals in science

Meetings

We convene several meetings and events every year. These include annual events like the RSPCA/Science for Animal Welfare (SciFAW) Rodent and Rabbit Welfare Group Meetings and RSPCA Lay Members' Forum, and other, one-off meetings on specific topics such as severe suffering.

Forthcoming dates

2026

  • 8th December: Lay Members' Forum 2026. London. Register now. 

AWERB-UK Action Point Workshops

These online workshops build on the findings of the AWERB-UK Report: Strengthening AWERBs – Resource, Engagement and Recognition, which identified five priority challenges affecting the effective operation of AWERBs across the UK:

  • Lack of recognition and reward for AWERB members (29th September 2026,  10:30 -12:30 BST )
  • Lack of training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for members (13th October 2026,  10:30 -12:30 BST)
  • Insufficient time for all those directly and indirectly involved in AWERB activities (27th October 2026,  10:30 -12:30 BST)
  • The need for greater professionalisation of the AWERB role, including clearer career development opportunities (10th November 2026,  10:30 -12:30 BST)
  • Limited liaison with Research Integrity Committees and other relevant institutional bodies (24th November 2026,  10:30 -12:30 BST)

2027

  • Date TBC: Rodent Welfare Group Meeting 2027. Newcastle. Registration opens soon. 

For further information contact the Animals in Science team.