UniSQ Animal Ethics Committee (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.

2024 Animal Ethics Committee submission and meeting dates

Submission of items to UniSQ AEC	Agenda items to UniSQ AEC	UniSQ AEC meeting dates
Monday 22 January	Thursday 25 January	Thursday 15 February
Monday 18 March	Thursday 21 March	Thursday 11 April
Monday 13 May	Thursday 16 May	Thursday 6 June
Monday 22 July	Thursday 25 July	Thursday 15 August
Monday 16 September	Thursday 19 September	Thursday 10 October^
Monday 4 November	Thursday 7 November	Thursday 28 November

^ all teaching applications for semester one, 2025 must be submitted for review at 10 October 2024 UniSQ AEC meeting.

The UniSQ AEC has vacancies in the following member categories

Category	Minimum criteria
Category A	holds qualifications in veterinary science that are recognised for registration as a veterinary surgeon in Australia; and has experience relevant to the institution’s activities or the ability to acquire relevant knowledge.
Category B	holds a higher degree in research qualifications (or equivalent experience) in a field related to the care and use of Animals for Scientific purposes; and possesses substantial and recent experience in the care and use of Animals for Scientific Purposes
Category C	have a demonstrable commitment to, and established experience in, furthering the welfare of animals is not employed by or otherwise associated with UniSQ; and is not currently involved in the care and use of animals for scientific purposes
Category D	is not employed by or otherwise associated with UniSQ has never been involved in the use of animals for scientific or teaching activities, either in employment or beyond an undergraduate education does not fit the requirements for Category A – C membership

Email animal.ethics@unisq.edu.au for further information on the University of Southern Queensland Animal Ethics Committee (UniSQ AEC).