20/08/2026
FSSM UMT Webinar Series 2025/2026: August 2026
Navigating Ethics: Responsible Marine Research and Animal Welfare
FSSM UMT invites you to a special webinar featuring two speakers who will share insights on the ethical handling of marine organisms and animal welfare in scientific research, highlighting their importance in responsible research practices, conservation, and marine science.
This session explores ethical considerations in handling marine organisms, from scientific research to everyday interactions, while highlighting Malaysian animal welfare principles, UMT guidelines, and international research reporting standards.
📌 Topics
Speaker 1 : “Navigating the Ethical Compass: Malaysian Animal Welfare, UMT Guidelines, and ARRIVE in Scientific Research”
By: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suvik Assaw
Senior Lecturer, Marine Biology Program
Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Speaker 2: “Ethical Handling of Marine Organisms: From Scientific Research to Everyday Life”
By: Ms. Nursabrina Nabihah Binti Zulkhairi
UMT Alumni (2019) – Biodiversity Conservation and Management Programme
Program Outreach Coordinator
Tengah Island Conservation
📅 Day & Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026
⏰ Time: 2.00 – 4.00 pm
💻 Platform: Webex
Webex Link:
https://umt.webex.com/umt/j.php?MTID=m1f8e91ec4fbd36ee152a8aae21760cda
Why You Should Join
* Learn about responsible and ethical approaches to handling marine organisms in research and everyday life
* Understand Malaysian animal welfare principles, UMT guidelines, and ARRIVE in scientific research
* Gain insights into ethical decision-making that supports responsible marine science, animal welfare, and conservation
🎓 Training hours will be provided for UMT staff
📜 E-certificates will be provided to all participants
