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The age of animal experiments is waning. Where will science go next? Advances in organ and computer models are raising the prospect that some animal experiments could be eliminated. But there are still huge hurdles to overcome.

Ethical and animal-welfare concerns have long fuelled efforts to curb animal use in research — and now rapid advances in alternative scientific methods are accelerating the shift

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Starmer's 'sneaky' animal rights protest ban Animal testing protest ban is a defeat for animals, humans - and science.

The UK government has used a statutory Instrument to make peaceful protest against animal testing facilities a criminal offence - from @theecologist.org theecologist.org/2026/feb/09/...

2026 Judges - Lush Prize Distinguished scientists and campaigners, plus the Lush customer and staff judges make up the 2026 judging panel.

Check out the amazing panel of independent judges who will select the winners of the £250,000 Lush Prize 2026, supporting an end to animal use in research & testing: lushprize.org/2026-prize/2...

Protest group outside Cambs puppy breeding facility up for global award Camp Beagle has been shortlisted for the Lush Prize for its campaign to close down MRB Acres, on Sawtry Way, in Wyton.

@thecampbeagle.bsky.social is one of 60 global projects working to end animal use in research & testing that is shortlisted for the Lush Prize 2026

Labour ban on peaceful protest at animal-testing centres slated as ‘draconian’ Free-speech and rights activists warn of slide towards criminalising right to free assembly

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Congratulations to all the amazing projects that made it to the Shortlist of the Lush Prize 2026, all working to end animal research & testing & promote human-relevant science: lushprize.org/2026-prize/2...

There's less than 12 hours left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026! Nominations close today, Friday 28 November at midnight (UK time) - www.lushprize.org

Nominations for Lush Prize 2026 close tomorrow! Submit by midnight (UK time), Friday 28 November: www.lushprize.org

Did you know that we have a prize for health research charities that conduct non-animal research? Learn more at lushprize.org/nominate-ent... - nominations close on Friday!

Check out the Lush Prize for Major Science Collaboration and nominate your project by Friday: lushprize.org/nominate-ent...

Just a few days left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026! www.lushprize.org

Lush Prize nominations - how to get shortlisted - Lush Prize Looking for advice on how to get your Lush Prize nomination shortlisted? Check out our top tips for a successful submission

Nominations for Lush Prize 2026 close on Friday 28 November. Read this advice on how to make your submission as effective as possible: lushprize.org/lush-prize-n...

Just 1 week left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026! www.lushprize.org

The Lush Prize for Political Advocacy awards £50,000 for policy interventions to end animal research & testing. Nominations close 28 November: lushprize.org/awards/polit...

The Lush Prize for Training funds a wide range of projects that offer training in non-animal methods of research. Learn more, and nominate by 28 November, at lushprize.org/awards/train...

Nominations for the Lush Prize 2026 close on 28 November. Learn more about our £50,000 Science Prize and projects that have won in the past at lushprize.org/awards/scien...

Are you working to highlight the use of animals in research & testing, or the promotion of non-animal research? Submit your project to the Public Awareness category by 28 November: lushprize.org/awards/publi...

Just 2 weeks left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026. Don't leave it until the last minute, do it today! www.lushprize.org

The Govt’s new strategy to phase out animal experiments is a step forward - but it's not bold enough. It targets low-impact areas and avoids real reform. 🐾

💥 Email your MP and demand stronger action: secure.animalfreeresearchuk.org/page/181459/...

#AnimalFree #HerbiesLaw #KinderScience

UK Government issues 'Replacing Animals in Science' strategy - Lush Prize The UK Government’s new ‘roadmap’ to replace animal use in research and testing is welcomed, but it needs clearer timelines and firmer targets

Yesterday, the UK Government released its ‘Replacing Animals in Science‘ strategy. NGOs & scientists have welcomed it & also highlighted the need for clear timelines and firmer targets: lushprize.org/uk-governmen...

Campaigning to end lethal dose testing on animals - Lush Prize Animal Aid discuss their campaign to ban lethal dose testing on animals that led to the organisation winning a Lush Prize

With less than 1 month left to submit nominations for Lush Prize 2026, get some inspiration from this blog by @animalaid.org.uk on how being a Lush Prize winner can support your campaign lushprize.org/campaigning-...

Just 1 month left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026! www.lushprize.org

Lush Prize nominations - how to get shortlisted - Lush Prize Looking for advice on how to get your Lush Prize nomination shortlisted? Check out our top tips for a successful submission

Are you nominating for a Lush Prize? Improve your chances of success by reading our top tips on how to improve your submission!
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Replacing animal research in Taiwan: The impact of winning a Lush Prize - Lush Prize EAST discusses the importance of winning a Lush Prize on the replacement of animal use in research and testing in Taiwan

Environment & Animal Society of Taiwan - winners of the Lush Prize for Lobbying in 2020 - encourage you to nominate for the £250,000 Lush Prize! Nominations are still open lushprize.org/replacing-an...

The £50k Lush Prize for Science prioritises projects that are most likely to lead to practical non-animal approaches which could be accepted by regulators, such as the Human-Liver-Chip model by @emulatebio.bsky.social - nominate today at lushprize.org/awards/scien...

Lush Prize nominations - how to get shortlisted - Lush Prize Looking for advice on how to get your Lush Prize nomination shortlisted? Check out our top tips for a successful submission

Planning to submit a nomination to Lush Prize? Read our top tips to help make your submission the best it can be! lushprize.org/lush-prize-n...

The Lush Prize Young Researcher Awards provides 5 scientists £10,000 each to help fund their non-animal research. Nominate your project today lushprize.org/awards/young...

Have you submitted a Lush Prize nomination for your ‘in-silico’ research yet? - Lush Prize What are ‘in-silico’ methods of research and why should you nominate your work for a Lush Prize 2026?

Are you an in-silico researcher? Lush Prize 2026 has 3 award categories that support computational research. And if you don't know what in-silico research is, this blog is also for you! lushprize.org/have-you-sub...

NAT-Database: Raising public awareness for Non-Animal Technologies to promote human-based research - Lush Prize Doctors Against Animal Experiments provide an update on the progress of their Non-Animal Technologies Database since winning the Lush Prize for Training in 2022.

In our new blog @keintierversuch.bsky.social discuss the impact of winning a Lush Prize on growing their Non-Animal Technologies Database lushprize.org/nat-database... - nominate your project now at lushprize.org

Are you a campaigner or organisation working to end animal use in research & testing? Nominate your project for the Lush Prize for Public Awareness. You may win £50,000 and vital support for your work: lushprize.org/awards/publi...