ºìÌÒÊÓƵ conducts research and teaching activities that involve the use of animals to advance knowledge and contribute to improvements in the health and wellbeing of humans, animals and the environment.
The University recognises the significant role that animals involved in research and teaching have played in scientific discovery and acknowledges the importance of meeting legitimate community expectations for transparency and accountability in these activities.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is a signatory to the Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in Australia developed by the Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching (ANZCCART). In doing so, Curtin supports and upholds the four commitments of the Openness Agreement:
- We will be open about our involvement in the use of animals in research or teaching.
- We will enhance our communication with the media and the public about our use of animals in research or teaching.
- We will be proactive in providing opportunities for the public to find out about research or teaching involving animals.
- We will report annually on our efforts to improve openness in our use of animals in research or teaching.
Animal research and teaching at Curtin is governed by the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, conducted in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2002 (WA), regulated by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and requires approval from the Curtin Animal Ethics Committee.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is committed to ensuring that all research and teaching involving animals is conducted to the highest standards of animal welfare, ethical responsibility and scientific integrity. All animal‑based activities apply the principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (the 3Rs).
Through its commitment to the Openness Agreement, Curtin aims to maintain public trust and support informed and constructive discussion about the role of animals in research and teaching.
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Please contact the Animal Welfare Officer on AWO@curtin.edu.au if you would like further information about what it means to be a signatory to the agreement