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For Policymakers

Policy Partners

Policy

The ̨Íåswag ̨Íåswag works closely with a number of policy organisations and think tanks, many of which have a significant role in the analysis and development of policy (e.g. charities, NGOs, policy study units).

Examples include:

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– We work with BBSRC Corporate Policy Unit to provide evidence and opinion on key policy areas including the use of animals in research

National ̨Íåswags of Bioscience – a strategic partnership of bioscience organisations, with fellow partners we inform the development of government policy in the broad area of biological sciences

– ̨Íåswag staff attend meetings as members and use the platform to table topics rlevant to the ̨Íåswag's interests.

– A consortium of 13 life science institutions, the ̨Íåswag contributes to EU-LIFE's publications, position papers and policy actions relating to EU science policy.

- We are a part of a group of organisations that collectively fund a CaSE policy officer post. This post helps to shape policy by drawing upon access to members' evidence base and opinion.

- We welcome visits from representatives from government, the civil service, industry and the third sector. These visits are designed to encourage knowledge exchange and explore ways in which academic research can inform policy.

– As a signatory to the . We are committed to fulfilling the commitments of the concordat, encouraging transparency and engagement in the use of animals in research.