What happened at #BOARD25?
The fifth edition of Be Open About Animal Research Day (#BOARD25), EARA’s global, 24-hour social media campaign, that celebrates examples of openness in animal research with the public, took place during the FELASA Congress 2025, on 3 June.
- The campaign was supported by more than 260 partners from six continents - the highest participation to date.
Examples of materials produced for the campaign included:
- On-site visits to animal facilities.
- A video feature with 15 scientists from different research institutions across Spain - including EARA members COSCE and CNB - sharing successful experiments in which animal research was essential.
- Q&A videos from numerous researchers and institutions all over the world about the importance of openness in animal research and their support for #BOARD25.
- A podcast episode, Pioniers van de Wetenschap, featuring Lucas Mergan (Odisee University of Applied Sciences) and Liesbeth Aarts (Infopount Proefdieronderzoek), discussing the importance of transparency and public dialogue on animal research.
#BOARD25 also received media coverage in Mauritius, with an interview in the press featuring Nada Padayatchy from the EARA member Bioculture (Mauritius) Ltd.