Unexpected Adverse Events (UAE)

This applies to all University of Canberra (UC) research or teaching activities that involve the use of animals as approved by the UC Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).  It applies only to unexpected adverse events (UAEs), not events detailed and approved within a current animal ethics approval.

It is a condition of approval on all  animal ethics protocols that in accordance with sections 2.4.18 (ix) and 2.4.34 (ii) of the NHMRC’s Australian code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes 8th Edition 2013 (the Code), investigators must promptly notify the AEC of any UAEs that have impacted or have the potential to impact on animal wellbeing.

Reporting of UAEs is mandatory within 72 hours in order to ensure timely investigation and provision of veterinary support to prevent further occurrences and improve animal welfare outcomes.