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Animals in Science Committee

The Animals in Science Committee provides independent advice to the UK government on matters related to the use of animals in scientific procedures, ensuring compliance with legislation and promoting the 3Rs principles: replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.
2

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.
0.2

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.
416

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.
25.5

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.
0%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.
100%
Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

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Recruitment for 5 new members of the Animals in Science Committee

Recruitment for 5 new members of the Animals in Science Committee

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

We are seeking new members to advise government and help maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research....

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Animals in Science Committee: new chair appointed

Animals in Science Committee: new chair appointed

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Dr Sally Robinson has been appointed as chair of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC)....

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Appointments and reappointments to the Animals in Science Committee

Appointments and reappointments to the Animals in Science Committee

Tuesday, 12 March 2024

The Animals in Science Committee has appointed 9 new members and reappointed its Chair and 5 of its existing members....

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Recruitment of 6 new members of the ASC

Recruitment of 6 new members of the ASC

Friday, 28 December 2018

We are seeking new members to advise government and help maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research....

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New chair of the Animals in Science Committee appointed

New chair of the Animals in Science Committee appointed

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Professor David Main has been appointed as chair of the Animals in Science Committee (ASC). ...

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Chair of the Animals in Science Committee

Chair of the Animals in Science Committee

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Do you want to play a key role in advising the government on a range of issues relating to the welfare of animals used in research?...

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Reappointment to the Animals in Science Committee

Reappointment to the Animals in Science Committee

Friday, 14 October 2016

Chair and 6 members reappointed for further 2 years. ...

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New appointments to the Animals in Science Committee

New appointments to the Animals in Science Committee

Monday, 12 September 2016

The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) has appointed 7 new members to independently advise the government on the use of animals in research....

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New members of Animals in Science Committee to hold first meeting

New members of Animals in Science Committee to hold first meeting

Thursday, 27 June 2013

The new Animals in Science Committee, which provides advice to the government on animal research, met on Thursday (27 June)....

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The new home on the web for the Animals in Science Committee

The new home on the web for the Animals in Science Committee

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Animals in Science Committee. ...

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Appointment of a chair to the animals in science committee

Appointment of a chair to the animals in science committee

Friday, 01 March 2013

Dr John Landers has been appointed as chair of a new body that will advise the government on the use of animals in scientific procedures....

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