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£250,000 global prize fund supporting scientists & campaigners to end animal use in research & testing - www.lushprize.org

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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Ontario, Canada, enacts world-first ban on invasive dog & cat experiments - news from @animal-justice.bsky.social (winner of Lush Prize 2026 for Public Awareness) animaljustice.ca/blog/victory...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
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‘A mouse can’t tell us what works’: UK scientists to grow miniature human organs for drug testing
Organoids and tissues grown from human cells promise more accurate results, with £20m Cambridge project to create standardised models
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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Leading supplier of research monkeys declares bankruptcy
Facing economic and regulatory pressures, Inotiv says it is seeking ways to continue operations
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Last week Lush Prize awarded £250,000 to scientists & campaigners working to end animal research & testing, including these Young Researchers. Check the full list of winners at lushprize.org/2026-prize/2...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Congratulations to the winners of the Lush Prize 2026! Check the full list of winners & learn about their projects at lushprize.org/2026-prize/2...
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2026 Prize Winners - Lush Prize
Congratulations to the twelve winning projects and four commendations from ten countries, sharing a £250,000 prize fund.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
This evening we will announce the winners of the Lush Prize 2026 at the awards ceremony in London. Check out the shortlist of 60 fantastic projects working to end animal research & testing: lushprize.org/2026-prize/2...
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2026 Prize Shortlist - Lush Prize
60 nominations representing projects in 25 countries have been shortlisted for the Lush Prize 2026. The winners will be announced in May.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Join us on 12 May for the livestream of the Lush Prize 2026 Awards Ceremony to celebrate global work to end animal use in research & testing
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Today & tomorrow 2 former workers at Spanish animal testing lab Vivotecnia are on trial for mistreating animals, based on evidence filmed by undercover investigator & Lush Prize 2022 winner Carlota Saorsa www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/criminal-tri...
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Criminal trial of two Vivotecnia workers begins today - Cruelty Free International
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El Caballo de Nietzsche @caballodenietzsche.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
⚖️ El juicio contra Vivotecnia llega el 7 de mayo. 5 años de lucha para que el maltrato grabado en el laboratorio madrileño por la activista infiltrada Carlota Saorsa no quede impune. Escribe @lauralruiz.bsky.social @eldiario.es
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Cinco años de Vivotecnia: de la movilización ciudadana al esperado juicio
Unas imágenes grabadas con cámara oculta por una trabajadora infiltrada en el laboratorio Vivotecnia de Madrid desveló el maltrato de la experimentación en animales, que será llevado a juicio este mes...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
World Day for Animals in Laboratories is a time to act, but also to have hope for the huge progress already made to end animal use in research & testing lushprize.org/world-day-an...
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World Day for Animals in Laboratories - Lush Prize
World Day for Animals in Laboratories is an opportunity to reflect on the continuing use of animals in research, testing and education, to learn and to act.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
@animalaid.org.uk & @animalsaustralia.org have exposed the cruelty of toxicology testing on animals in the UK. Learn more & support the campaign at www.animalaid.org.uk/campaigns/li...
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Animal Aid
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Animal Aid @animalaid.org.uk · 19/04/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Licensed Cruelty in UK laboratories Exposed 🚨 The use of rabbits, rats, dogs, pigs & primates being used in regulatory toxicity testing has been captured on film. This has to end. 📢 Tell your MP: ban animal testing! 🔗 toxicity.inc/gb #EndAnimalTesting #LicensedCruelty #UKLabsExposed
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Great to see Lush Prize 2024 winner @animalaid.org.uk challenge restrictions to protest against animal research in the UK, with support from @animallawyersuk.bsky.social
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Replacing Animal Research @replanimalres.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
📢 #Students and #academic #Supervisors of #Research, you have til March 30th to apply for a #Studentship for this Summer. Take a look and get your applications in😊 📅 6-10 weeks duration 💷 £350 pw stipend 🧪 £1K lab consumables #grants #3rs #funding replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/for-scientis...
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Summer Studentships | Replacing Animal Research
The Replacing Animal Research Summert Studentship Programme supports undergraduate research projects relating to the development of animal alternative methods.
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Nature @nature.com · 25/02/2026
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 go.nature.com/3P0OtCB
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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.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
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/...
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Starmer's 'sneaky' animal rights protest ban
Animal testing protest ban is a defeat for animals, humans - and science.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
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...
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2026 Judges - Lush Prize
Distinguished scientists and campaigners, plus the Lush customer and staff judges make up the 2026 judging panel.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
@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
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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.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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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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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Nominations for Lush Prize 2026 close tomorrow! Submit by midnight (UK time), Friday 28 November: www.lushprize.org
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
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!
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Check out the Lush Prize for Major Science Collaboration and nominate your project by Friday: lushprize.org/nominate-ent...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
Just a few days left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026! www.lushprize.org
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
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...
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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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Just 1 week left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026! www.lushprize.org
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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
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Animal Free Research UK @afruk.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
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...
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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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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-...
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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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Just 1 month left to submit your nomination for Lush Prize 2026! www.lushprize.org
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Are you nominating for a Lush Prize? Improve your chances of success by reading our top tips on how to improve your submission! lushprize.org/lush-prize-n...
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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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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...
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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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
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...
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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
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
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...
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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?
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
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
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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.
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Are you a #YoungResearcher focussed on replacing animal use in research? #LushPrize funds 5 young scientists £10k each as well as awards for other scientists & campaigners in our £250k prize fund - www.lushprize.org
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Lush Prize has many different award categories - for campaigners, scientists, charities, politicians and more. If you work to replace animal use in research & testing, don't miss out on submitting your work to share our £250,000 fund - www.lushprize.org
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Are you a young scientist focussed on non-animal research? Lush Prize 2026 will award £10,000 to each of 5 Young Researcher winners lushprize.org/awards/young...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Lush Prize 2026 is now open for nominations. In this new blog, previous winner Te Protejo explain what winning an award means for their work lushprize.org/te-protejo-r...
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Lush Prize @lushprize.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Lush Prize 2026 is now open for nominations! We provide £250,000 to support science, campaign & political initiatives to end the use of animals in research & testing lushprize.org/nominate-ent...
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Emulate, Inc. @emulatebio.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Nominations for the 2026 #LushPrize open Sept 1! In 2024, we won for our landmark Liver-Chip study, proving it can outperform animal tests for predicting DILI & advancing human-relevant science. Who will lead the next leap forward? 🔗 lushprize.org @lushprize.bsky.social #OrganOnChip
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