Third Openness Awards in Animal Research: Internal or Sector Engagement Award was presented to the Institute of Animal Technology for the development of their Careers Pathway. The Public Engagement Activity Award was presented to the Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute for their museum event engaging public audiences with cancer research. The winner of the Media Engagement Award was the University of Leicester for its work with The Sun, which visited the University’s animal facilities to cover a story about how animals are used in obesity research. The website award was given to Manchester University. UAR’s Individual Award for Outstanding Contribution to Openness in Animal Research was presented to Andy Gay. http://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/communications-media/openness-awards-2016-and-the-80th-stephen-paget-memorial-lecture/