The Institute of Biomedical Science has proclaimed Biomedical Science Day 2025 a huge success, with 320 events reaching thousands for the biggest celebratory day yet.
Now in its ninth year, the annual celebration continues to grow in scale, energy and impact. Biomedical science was proudly on display everywhere on the day from hospital atriums to high-schools, laboratory departments, and across social media.
On Thursday 5 June, a record-breaking 320 events took place across the UK – the highest number the IBMS has supported with event packs. Most were held in hospitals, with informative displays set up in public areas by biomedical scientists and laboratory teams.
This year the IBMS supported 44 events through its Biomedical Science Day bursary, awarding a total of £17,310 to help teams go even further with their celebrations. From helping fund promotional materials to buying merchandise for demonstrations, the bursary made a big difference in helping labs open their doors and tell their story.
A standout part of this year’s #BiomedicalScienceDay2025 celebrations was the spotlight on Harvey’s Lab Tours, an IBMS-led initiative that gives young patients the chance to go behind the scenes in hospital laboratories. These tours aim to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and help children understand the science supporting their care.
This year’s evening reception took place at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, bringing together IBMS members, political supporters and healthcare professionals to mark the occasion in the heart of Holyrood. Hosted by Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP, the event featured speeches from Professor Catherine Ross, Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland, IBMS CEO David Wells, and IBMS President Joanna Andrew, who welcomed attendees and celebrated the contributions of biomedical scientists across the UK.
To see a list of Biomedical Science Day 2025 Competition Winners, visit www.ibms.org/resources/news/biomedical-science-day-2025-competition-winners/