Which UK universities experiment on animals?
Our interactive map shows where animal experiments are taking place across UK universities — and where institutions remain unclear. Search your university, explore the data, and see how they compare.
54%
of all animal experiments in the UK happen at universities*
2.64M+
procedures were carried out on animals in 2024.
48K+
of experiments carried out in 2024 were classed as ‘severe’.
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Why this matters
Universities are often seen as leaders in scientific progress, carrying out world-class research in pursuit of life-saving knowledge. Yet many institutions still rely on archaic and scientifically unreliable animal experiments.
Animals used in laboratories have little to no control over their lives. Their food, environment, and cage-mates are chosen for them, and many endure painful and frightening procedures.
Beyond the harm to animals, these experiments are dangerous for humans too. Because animals and humans are biologically different, results from animal experiments cannot be reliably translated — making the science misleading.
Curiosity-led, not essential
Many university experiments are classed as basic research, meaning there is no legal requirement for them to take place. They are carried out to satisfy individual researchers’ curiosity, not because they are necessary to save lives.
* Data note: The government no longer publishes a full breakdown of where animal experiments take place. The most recent figures (2020) show that 54% of procedures occurred at universities and medical schools.
What you can do
Use our ready-written email templates to contact universities. Each template is easy to personalise and designed to help you ask for transparency, accountability, and an end to animal experimentation.
Animal Aid promotes only lawful, peaceful and respectful advocacy. Please contact institutions solely via their published generic channels (e.g. “info@”, “publicengagement@”, “FOI@”).
Do not contact or identify individual staff, and do not visit or gather at facilities. This action is limited to written correspondence.