University of Nottingham

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 zebrafish

Were classified as “moderate severity”

Species Breakdown

Mice, zebrafish and rats were used most frequently. Additional species were also used in smaller numbers.

Full list of all species used
 Mouse 2361
 Rat 536
 Pig 18
 Sheep 74
 Cattle 112
 Zebra Fish 6689
 Other Fish 62

These figures represent the total number of procedures reported by the university for 2024.

  • Zebra Fish (6,689) 67.9% 67.9%
  • Mice (2,361) 24% 24%
  • Rats (536) 5.4% 5.4%

Severity of Procedures

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

Non-recovery

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.