UniSQ AEC

The University of Southern Queensland Animal Ethics Committee (UniSQ AEC) is established, and it operates in accordance with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes, 8th edition, 2013. For further information, please view the Animal Ethics Committee Procedure.

2023 Animal Ethics Committee submission and meeting dates

Submission of items to UniSQ AEC	Agenda items to UniSQ AEC	UniSQ AEC meeting dates
Monday 23 January	Thursday 26 January	Thursday 16 February
Monday 20 March	Thursday 23 March	Thursday 13 April
Monday 15 May	Thursday 18 May	Thursday 8 June
Monday 17 July	Thursday 20 July	Thursday 10 August
Monday 11 September	Thursday 14 September	Thursday 5 October^
Monday 6 November	Thursday 9 November	Thursday 30 November

^ all teaching applications for semester one, 2024 must be submitted for review at 5 October 2023 UniSQ AEC meeting.

The UniSQ AEC has vacancies in the following member categories

Category	Minimum criteria
Category B	have substantial and recent experience in the use of animals for scientific purposes relevant to UniSQ and the business of the AEC possess a higher degree in research or equivalent experience
Category C	have a demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals not employed by or otherwise associated with UniSQ; and not currently involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
Category D	not employed by or otherwise associated with UniSQ never been involved in the use of animals for scientific or teaching activities, either in employment or beyond an undergraduate education not fit the requirements for Category A – C membership