News
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Science Council professional registration fee rates 2026
9 January 2026
The Science Council fee rates for 2026 are announced for CSci, RSci and RSciTech
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AAPT RSciTech Masterclass 24th April 2026
8 January 2026
The AAPT are hosting a fourth Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) in-person masterclass on the 24th April 2026
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Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026
7 January 2026
The Advancing Healthcare Awards 2026 will celebrate the work of healthcare scientists, allied health professionals and those working alongside them across the UK
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Fuller Inquiry Phase 2 Report: Government Interim Update on Progress
22 December 2025
Volume 777 -- debated on Tuesday 16 December 2025
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National Forum for HTA Designated Individuals
7 December 2025
Paul Hartfield FAAPT, Head of Mortuary Services and HTA DI at University Hospitals Sussex, has created a National Forum for HTA Designated Individuals
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Celebration of Science 2025: Honouring Excellence Across the Science Workforce
3 December 2025
AAPT win the Science Council Elevating the Science Workforce Award (Team)
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AAPT Consent Training May 2026
27 November 2025
Registration is now open for the next AAPT Consent Training with invited guests from the HTA, taking place in May 2026.
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Congratulations to Kate Cannon RSci FAAPT
26 November 2025
Kate Cannon has become the latest APT to achieve Science Council registration and provides insight into the process
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Colin Hogben achieves the RSciTech award
24 November 2025
Colin Hogben RSciTech MAAPT talks to the AAPT about his experience through the shortened route to registration with the Science Council
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Elevating the Science Workforce Award (organisation)
19 November 2025
AAPT task & finish group members nominated for a Science Council award at the Celebration of Science event
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Scottish International Embalming and Post Mortem Reconstruction Conference 2026
17 November 2025
Hosted by the Anatomy Department and Martin Jeffrey MBIE Dip Fd on the 30th May 2026
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Congratulations to Misha Folker
29 October 2025
Misha recently became the latest AAPT member to achieve the Registered Science Technician award via the shortened route
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The Alan Moss Award is launched
27 October 2025
The AAPT is proud to announce the launch of an annual award recognising the best CPD Portfolio submitted by an AAPT member
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Lydia Ridler achieves the RSciTech award
23 October 2025
Lydia spoke to the AAPT about her RSciTech achievement and future CPD recording plans
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Mortuary Managers & Senior APTs study event December 2025
22 October 2025
Mortuary Managers Student event – Join the Conversation on the 8th of December 2025!
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Advancing Post-Mortem Reconstruction: A Landmark Course at the University of St Andrews
20 October 2025
In May 2025, embalmers from across the UK and Europe gathered at the University of St Andrews, School of Medicine for a week-long Post-Mortem Reconstruction Course
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Funeral Wishes and Trends: What Does the Future Hold?
15 October 2025
Professor Kate Woodthorpe, Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath presented at the AEE 2025
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The Impact of Mutual Aid on Regional Perinatal Pathology Services
9 October 2025
Sarah Davis FAAPT presented an abstract at the Annual Educational Event 2025 in Bristol
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Socio-Economic Influences on Mortality: A Comparative Study of Essex and Suffolk
6 October 2025
Lucy Bridle-Thorne RSciTech MAAPT presented an interesting abstract at the Annual Educational Event 2025 in Bristol
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Ruth Abdellah achieves the RSciTech award
6 October 2025
Congratulations to Ruth Abdellah RSciTech MAAPT who applied via the Science Council Common Application Process (CAP)
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The Evolution of Anatomical Pathology Technologists
5 October 2025
Barry Knight FAAPT presented at the Annual Educational Event 2025 in Bristol.
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Chartered Scientist Study Event January 2026
22 September 2025
The AAPT will host a Chartered Scientist Study Event on Zoom on the 30th January 2026
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Mortuary crowned Team of the Year
9 September 2025
Congratulations to the Mortuary Team, crowned NHS Team of the Year at the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards 2024!
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Wynnona Dewbery achieves Registered Science Technician award
4 September 2025
Congratulations to Wynnona who applied through the RSciTech shortened route with the AAPT
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Science Council registrants: new Common Application Process assessors needed!
20 August 2025
Grow your impact and help the wider scientific and technical community by volunteering
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AAPT Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2025
15 August 2025
The AAPT AGM 2025 will be held in Bristol on Saturday 27th September
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Phase 2 Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Issues Raised by the David Fuller Case
18 July 2025
The AAPT welcomes Sir Jonathan Michael’s recommendations in the Phase 2 Report of the Independent Inquiry into the Issues Raised by the David Fuller Case
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AAPT Consent Training November 2025 over Zoom
14 July 2025
The AAPT will host further consent training in November 2025
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David Weston achieves the Registered Science Technician award
25 June 2025
David is the latest member to successfully apply via the shortened route with the AAPT
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AAPT member wins Star of the Month Award
18 June 2025
Congratulations to Jade Lohschelder who is a Lead APT at Ashford & St Peters Hospital
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UK mortality trends and international comparisons
3 June 2025
The Health Foundation findings from new research and implications for the UK government
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Dying Matters Week 2025
16 May 2025
Report from Gemma Norburn RSciTech MAAPT on The Culture of Dying Matters
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AAPT RSciTech Masterclass 4th September 2025
15 May 2025
The AAPT are hosting a third Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) in-person masterclass on the 4th of September 2025
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Kerry Bowles achieves the RSciTech award
9 May 2025
The AAPT are proud to be a Licensed Body with the Science Council and to grow the register
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Mr Alan Moss FAAPT
7 May 2025
It is with great sadness that the Association announces the death of Mr Alan Moss after a short illness
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Behind the Scenes: The Vital Role of External Assessors in APT Training
24 April 2025
In conversation with trained AAPT external assessor Tania Fernandes RSciTech MAAPT
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Tips for a Successful RSciTech Application
7 April 2025
Insights from an AAPT Assessor, Lucy Bridle-Thorne RSciTech MAAPT
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Q&A: Pursuing Chartered Scientist (CSci) Status with AAPT Support
4 April 2025
Frazer Rowlings-Ward CSci MAAPT discussed his path to Chartered Scientist with the Science Council and AAPT
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AAPT Council Nominations 2025: Shape the Future of the Profession
2 April 2025
Get nominated for the AAPT Council – ten Seats Available for 2025
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Mortuary Managers and Senior APTs study event 21st March 2025 recap
21 March 2025
Discussion item: Fuller Inquiry Phase 1 Implementation
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Chair Report 2025
12 March 2025
Over the next month, the AAPT subscription renewal notices will be sent and Chair John Pitchers reflects on the past year
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Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Dr Kate Woodthorpe
17 February 2025
Who is presenting at the AAPT Annual Educational Event in September 2025?
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Respect for the Dead project
11 February 2025
This project is a collaboration between Dr Imogen Jones and John Pitchers (Chair of the AAPT)
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Annual Educational Event 2025: meet the speakers Daisy Shale
10 February 2025
Who is presenting at the AAPT Annual Educational Event in September 2025?
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RCPath Standards for autopsy pathologists in post-mortem examinations of deaths that appear not to be suspicious
22 January 2025
These guidelines apply to the conduct of a post-mortem examination performed under the authority of a Coroner or Procurator Fiscal, and where a death is not deemed to be suspicious.
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Annual Educational Event 2025 Call for Abstracts
16 January 2025
We are looking for three volunteers to present on a relevant subject of their choice at the AAPT Annual Educational Event 2025 in Bristol