Americans for Medical Progress are accepting applications for new Michael D. Hayre Fellows in Public Outreach. The program is aimed at students and young adults (18-30) who feel that they can help improve the public understanding of animal research. Successful applicants will receive a $5,000 stipend, as well as the full support of both Americans … Continue reading Help Defend Animal Research – AMP offers $5,000 Fellowships
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Animal Research – Your Voices Heard!
I was recently contacted by a PhD student who was studying at the University of British Columbia (Canada). She is running a survey on people's views and reactions to animal research. So help a poor student out and show where out views on animal research are! Dear Reader Our group at UBC has created an … Continue reading Animal Research – Your Voices Heard!
Trinity College, Dublin, debates animal research
On Wednesday I travelled in Dublin to participate in a debate on animal research at the Historical Society (debating union) at Trinity College Dublin. The motion debated was "This house believes Trinity has too little respect for nature" - with a strong focus on animal research reinforced by the two guest speakers, myself and Yvonne … Continue reading Trinity College, Dublin, debates animal research
Speaking of Research to debate in Ireland
Tom Holder, Speaking of Research spokesman, is to travel to the oldest student society in the world (founded 1770), the Trinity College Dublin Historical Society (colloquially, "The Hist"), to debate the issue "This house belives that Trinity has too little respect for Nature". Holder will oppose a speaker from the Irish Anti-Vivisection Society, as well … Continue reading Speaking of Research to debate in Ireland
2008, a review
So as we reach the end of the year it is worth having a quick look back at what has gone on. In Advocacy Speaking of Research has given talks in over 10 states about the important role of positive advocacy in the defence of life-saving animal research. We have made YouTube videos, made a … Continue reading 2008, a review
Speaking of Research, speaking in Sweden
On November 26th, 2008, Speaking of Research have been invited to give a couple of presentations in Stockholm, Sweden. In the morning Tom Holder will be giving a presentation entitled "Stand up for Science" at the Swedish Research Council's information day about animal research. Later in the afternoon (5 - 7pm) Holder will partake in … Continue reading Speaking of Research, speaking in Sweden
No more threats, no more fear, animal research is finally here!
Some news from Pro-Test in the UK. The Oxford Biomedical Facility is finally complete after five bumpy years. Despite violence, arson, threats, intimidation and harassment, Oxford University has pulled through with its new animal research facility. This lab is setting a new "Gold Standard" in animal welfare, one that will meet and exceed the standards … Continue reading No more threats, no more fear, animal research is finally here!
Maine: The review
Admittedly I didn't see much of Maine to give a proper review, so you're going to have to cope with just a report of my presentation at The Jackson Laboratories in Bar Harbour, Maine. The Jackson Laboratory has been associated with the work of 20 Nobel Prize winners since 1960, through its own research and … Continue reading Maine: The review
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