Animal Experimentation Study
9 September 2009
This Ipsos MORI study carried out on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is the sixth in a series examining trends in public attitudes towards the use of animals in research.

Darwin survey shows international consensus on acceptance of evolution
3 July 2009
This survey for the British Council investigates awareness and understanding of Evolution, including Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution.

Use of Human Tissue
11 September 2007
Ipsos MORI was commissioned to examine general public perceptions of, and attitudes towards, the use of human tissue. Qualitative discussion groups in April-May 2007 were followed up with a quantitative survey.

Animal Experimentation Study - 2006
30 May 2007
Ipsos MORI has conducted a survey on the general public's views on animal experimentation, on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Humanist Beliefs
8 January 2007
Ipsos MORI recently conducted a survey on behalf of the British Humanist Association. The objective of the research was to gauge the levels of Humanist-related opinion that exist amongst the British population.

BBC Survey On The Origins Of Life
30 January 2006
Ipsos MORI carried out a survey for the BBC Horizon programme, looking at beliefs among the British public on how life started in earth and what should be taught in science classes on this topic.

MORI 'Use Of Animals In Medical Research' Survey 2005
2 December 2005
Findings of a MORI research study on behalf of the Coalition for Medical Progress (CMP) show that 75% of the GB population can accept animal experimentation so long as it is for medical purposes. A similar proportion (76%) can accept animal experimentation as long as there is no unnecessary suffering to the animals. 72% of adults agree with animal experimentation for all types of medical research where there is no alternative, and 53% can accept animal research only for life-threatening diseases. 89% of those surveyed agreed with one or more of these four statements.

Information About Science And Technology
7 November 2005
MORI research for NESTA (the National Endowment for Science and Technology) shows that the British public feel it important to be informed about new developments in science and technology (90%). The media (66%) and government (51%) are seen as having the main responsibility for providing information, support or advice about science to the general public, with scientists at 30%.

UK Public Is Largely Positive About Science
14 March 2005
A MORI report for the government's Office of Science and Technology, Department for Trade and Industry on "Science in Society" was released today by Patricia Hewitt, Trade and Industry Secretary, who called for greater engagement and dialogue to help the UK retain its position as the best place in the world for science.

Young People's Views On Science
14 July 2004
A study of values and beliefs in relation to science and technology amongst 11-21 year olds across Great Britain