Lancaster University
Below is a clear summary of what we know about their use of animals in research and how you can take action.
This university is known to conduct experiments on animals as part of its research and teaching activities.
On this page, you’ll find a summary of the available data and how you can take action. You can also explore the university’s own information here.
Total procedures carried out in 2024
Involved mice
Severity of Procedures (Mice)
Animal procedures are classified by severity, ranging from mild interference to procedures that cause substantial suffering. This breakdown highlights the levels of impact experienced by animals in the university’s research.
Sub-threshold
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Severity of Procedures (Wild Birds)
Wild birds: 151 procedures classified as ‘mild severity’ where all animals were sampled in the field and released back to the wild following assessment of full recovery.
A total of 25 mice and 360 Xenopus frogs were humanely killed without being used in regulated procedures either for welfare reasons or for tissue harvesting.
What you can do
If you’re concerned about the use of animals in research, you can make your voice heard. Whether you’re a student, member of staff, alumni, or local resident, we’ve created easy-to-use templates to help you contact the university and ask for change.