ANZCCART 2024: The use of animals in education, teaching, and training.

We’re delighted to be hosting the 2024 ANZCCART Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand.

We hope you will join us as we explore the use of animals in education, teaching and training in Australia and New Zealand. Public confidence in animal research depends on the scientific community taking part in an on-going conversation about why and how animals are used. We will be showcasing New Zealand’s approach to the care of animals used in research and teaching (R&T) and the associated ethical considerations. There will be a specific focus on educating those who use animals in R&T, those who regulate such use under the New Zealand Animal Welfare Act and the need for openness with the public.

The conference serves as a neutral forum, recognises and respects a diversity of opinions, and promotes openness and transparency from those using animals in R&T. As well as hearing insights on this from our international and local speakers, delegates can take advantage of inclusive Science Media Centre SAVVY Express sessions and a Risk Management Workshop with Dana Briggs Consulting.

You can download the conference brochure with the draft programme.

Tuesday to Wednesday. September 10-11, 2024
Venue: Chateau on the Park hotel – Christchurch
Cost: Free

As part of being open about animal research, delegates will be able to undertake a free 15-minute Science Media Centre Savvy session, offering one-on-one training for researchers, technicians or members of Animal Ethics Committees to practise speaking to the media about their work.

Monday September 9th, 2024 – 10am-1pm.
Venue: University of Otago Medical School Building, 2 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch (just next to the Hospital and across from the Antigua Boat sheds).
Cost: $50

This workshop will supply you with the tools that you need to potentially set up a Skills Lab using very low-cost models for training. We will go through how to make some of these models for basic skills training - the lab will be focused on laboratory animal training and aseptic technique. Recipes for how to make the models will be given. A tour of the Laboratory Animal facility hosted by the University technical staff will be included.

Monday September 9th, 2024, 1 – 4.30pm.
Venue: University of Otago Medical School Building, 2 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch (just next to the Hospital and across from the Antigua Boat sheds).
Cost: Free

This workshop introduces the principles of risk management in the specific context of animal care and use for scientific purposes in Australia and New Zealand. Using the Culture of Care lens, we’ll explore the importance of risk management, the various risks our programmes face, and how to manage these, the role of governance and frameworks, and effective communication. Through practical exercises, case studies, and discussions, participants gain practical insights and tools to develop risk management plans tailored to their programme for animal care and use.

Monday September 9th, 2024, 10am-3pm
Venue: University of Otago Medical School Building, 2 Riccarton Rd, Christchurch (just next to the Hospital and across from the Antigua Boat sheds).
Cost: Free

The University's techinical staff will host tours of the Christchurch Animal Research Area. Each tour will take 30 minutes, for a group of up to eight people, with opportunities for questions and discussion.

Chateau on the Park hotel – Christchurch

Discounted accommodation can be booked through the conference venue's hotel website using this discounted accomodation - booking link. Choose your dates and room type - the Special Rates Group Code GANZCA will be applied.

Alternatively, check here for other accommodation options nearby.

Christchurch Gondola, Tuesday 10 September 6-8pm
An unmissable Christchurch experience, the Christchurch Gondola offers stunning 360-degree views of the city, Lyttelton Harbour and beyond from the summit station situated atop the Port Hills. See the snow-capped Southern Alps, sprawling Canterbury Plains and the sparkling waters of Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Delegates will be transported there and back by coach from the Chateau on the Park hotel at 5pm.

Transitional Cathedral, Wednesday 11 September 6.30-9.15pm
Experience a rare & unique venue with catering provided by Moveable Feasts.

Conference delegates are able to get a 20% discount on Christchurch Attractions, and Hamner Springs Attractions, excluding the Tram Delegate Pass. The discount is available from September 1st to 17th September, and can be booked now, using the Promo Code: ANZCCART2024. Conference delegates are able to purchase a Christchurch Tram Delegate Pass for delegates only that is already highly discounted and allows you to hop on and off the trams for 3 consecutive days throughout their conferencing.

Delegates are encouraged to take out personal travel and medical insurance which includes loss or damage of personal possessions, including loss of registration and accommodation fees through cancellation.

There will not be an openly accessible list of conference participants.

Students are defined either as a holder of a student identification card from a recognised tertiary or secondary educational institution, or a holder of an international student card. Students must be studying full time to qualify for the discounted rate.

Delegates should visit the New Zealand Immigration Service for the latest information. If you are not a resident of Australia or New Zealand, you may need to get a New Zealand Visitor's Permit. Certain nationals will need to have their passport endorsed with a New Zealand Visitor's Visa before arrival. This process may take up to one month. Delegates should visit the New Zealand Immigration Service website for more information.

In the event of industrial disruption, or other unforeseen circumstances that disrupt the conference, the conference organisers accept no responsibility. The information on the conference website and in the printed collateral is correct at the time of publication. However, the conference organisers reserve the right to change information. The conference organisers disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of the consequences of any failure to operate, accident or injury which may occur on services reserved.

The right is reserved to add, withdraw or substitute speakers and vary the advertised programme. If a speaker is cancelled for any reason beyond the organiser's control, there is no right of exchange and no obligation is assumed by the organisers for arranging a substitute speaker. In the unlikely event of cancellation of the conference, the liability of the organisers is limited to the return of paid fees. Where an event may be postponed and the option of re-attending is not suitable, a cancellation can be made by writing to the conference organiser and on acceptance, there would be a return of paid fees less $100 for administration costs.

Contact the organizer to request a refund. Refunds will be offered on a case-by-case basis.
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Chateau on the Park, 189 Deans Ave, Christchurch, New Zealand