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The International Animal Welfare Science Society.

Visit our website: ufaw.org.uk
Become a member: ufaw.org.uk/membership/become-a-member-of-ufaw
Donate: ufaw.org.uk/donations/make-a-donation
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Universities Federation for Animal Welfare @ufaw.bsky.social · Dec 29
📢 Registration & abstract submission are now open for UFAW’s Centenary Conference 2026.

As UFAW marks its centenary, we invite you to join this 3-day conference to explore the latest developments in #animalwelfarescience.

Further details and submissions: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org
A flyer for the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026. A photo of Senate House, London, is shown, as is the UFAW logo in white. The text reads: 100 years of Science for Animal Welfare. Senate House, University of London, UK and Online, 23-25 June 2026.
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📢T he abstract submission deadline for the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 has been extended to Friday 13 February. We want to ensure that everyone who intends to contribute has the chance to do so.

For more details and to submit your abstract, visit https://www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/
UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 celebrating 100 years of animal welfare science at Senate House, University of London, June 23-25. A photograph of Senate House is included.
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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🔍 NEW STUDY investigates how human activities and environmental factors shape donkey welfare outcomes across multiple regions in Kenya, highlighting areas where welfare may be improved.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/C29p50XZXVN

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of donkeys standing on a beach in Kenya is shown. The text reads: Characterising donkey welfare challenges and opportunities associated with human activities and environmental factors in seven Kenyan counties.
January 30, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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🔍 NEW STUDY explores kitten socialisation practices within a Swedish breeding association and examines how early-life handling and environments can influence kitten welfare and behaviour outcomes.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/ILZ150Y9nhX

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of two kittens is shown. The text reads: Exploring kitten socialisation practices and welfare implications within a Swedish breeding association.
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Dyah Ayu Widiasih, Department of Veterinary Public Health, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia.

🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Dyah Ayu Widiasih is shown.
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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📢 Deadline approaching!

There are only a few days left to submit your abstract for UFAW's Centenary Conference 2026. Submissions close on 6 February.

Don't miss your chance to speak at our biggest event to date ➡️ https://ow.ly/na8g50Y7xeB

#ScienceForAnimalWelfare #AnimalWelfare
UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 celebrating 100 years of animal welfare science, held June 23-25 at Senate House, University of London and online. A photo of Senate House is included in the graphic.
February 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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🔍 NEW STUDY examines whether pig saliva can be used to identify biomarkers associated with different pre-slaughter mixing and density conditions.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: https://ow.ly/33j150XZXrL

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of pigs in a pen is shown. The text reads: Potential new biomarkers in pig saliva for differentiating between the effects of different conditions of mixing and density at pre-slaughter A preliminary proteomic study.
January 30, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Dagmawi Yitbarek, School of Veterinary Medicine, Bahir Dar University, Ethiopia.

🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Dagmawi Yitbarek is shown.
January 26, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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📢 Abstract submission and registration reminder!

As we celebrate 100 years of UFAW, we invite you to join our 3-day conference to explore the latest developments in #AnimalWelfareScience

More details and submission portal: https://www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/
UFAW Centenary Conference 2026 celebrating 100 years of science for animal welfare, held 23-25 June at Senate House, University of London and online.
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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🔍 NEW STUDY examines public perceptions and attitudes towards animal welfare in Iran, considering views across different animal sectors and welfare issues.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: ow.ly/53ih50XZQLb

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of shepherds with a flock of sheep on a hill side is shown. The text reads: Public perception of animal welfare in Iran.
January 20, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Ochuko Joshua Eriegha, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Nigeria Maritime University, Nigeria.

🔗 Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Ochuko Joshua Eriegha is shown.
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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📢 There's still time to apply for our Animal Welfare Student Scholarships!

Applications are welcome from undergraduate or MSc students interested in carrying out a project in #AnimalWelfare and who are studying at an institution with a UFAW Link.

Apply ➡️ufaw.org.uk/awss (closes:  28 Feb 2026)
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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🔍 NEW STUDY examines how animal welfare strategies can be effectively operationalised in zoos and aquaria, moving from high-level concepts to practical implementation.

🔗 Read the full open-access article here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of lion in a zoo is shown. The text reads: From concept to action Operationalising animal welfare strategies in zoos and aquaria.
January 12, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Onneta Regasa, School of Veterinary Medicine, Wallega University, Ethiopia.

🔗Want to learn more about our LINKs scheme? Visit: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Onneta Regasa is shown.
January 12, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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📢 Registration & abstract submission are now open for UFAW’s Centenary Conference 2026.

As UFAW marks its centenary, we invite you to join this 3-day conference to explore the latest developments in #animalwelfarescience.

Further details and submissions: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org
A flyer for the UFAW Centenary Conference 2026. A photo of Senate House, London, is shown, as is the UFAW logo in white. The text reads: 100 years of Science for Animal Welfare. Senate House, University of London, UK and Online, 23-25 June 2026.
December 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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🧑‍🎓 Are you an undergraduate or master's level student carrying out #animalwelfare research? Would you benefit from guidance and support in the early stages of project planning? If this sounds like you, then apply to join the UFAW Mentoring Scheme!

Apply here: ufaw.org.uk/mentor

Deadline: 15 January
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December 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Join us tomorrow for the final UFAW & AWRN Influencing for Impact – Translating #AnimalWelfare Research into Law & Policy seminar of the year.

Dr Elena Nalon (Eurogroup for Animals) will present: “The EU legislative landscape & how scientists can contribute.”

Register ➡️ https://ow.ly/N5Xa50XCFHb
A flyer for the UFAW/AWRN Seminar Series: Influencing for impact - translating animal welfare research into policy and law. The UFAW and AWRN logos are displayed in the top left-hand corner. A photo of Dr Elena Nalon (Eurogroup for Animals), is shown. The text reads: “The EU legislative landscape and how scientists can contribute".
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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📢 Tomorrow is the final day to nominate for the UFAW Early Career #AnimalWelfare Researcher of the Year Award!

Know a doctoral student or early-career researcher making outstanding contributions to animal welfare? Nominate them here➡️ https://ow.ly/tJ3w50XGlul
December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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⌛ Last chance! Nominations for the UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to #AnimalWelfareScience close tomorrow!

Do you know someone whose research, teaching, service, or advocacy has made a significant difference to animal welfare? Nominate them here: https://ow.ly/LEoz50XGjkq
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December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Professor Ebru Emsen, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, United Arab Emirates University, UAE.

🔗Interested in joining our LINKs scheme? ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5
A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Professor Ebru Emsen is shown.
December 9, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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❔Did you know?

The journal #AnimalWelfare is now indexed on PubMed Central (PMC).

Explore a wide range of open access articles on our homepage: https://ow.ly/vWmm50XCH50

Or access articles directly on PubMed Central: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/?term=%22Anim%20Welf%22%5Bjournal%5D
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December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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⏳ Just one week left to nominate an individual for the UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to #AnimalWelfareScience!

Do you know someone whose research, teaching, service, or advocacy has significantly benefited #animalwelfare? Nominate them here: ow.ly/Bs7b50X3ENT

📅 Nominations close 10 Dec
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📢There's still time to nominate an individual for the UFAW Medal for Outstanding Contributions to #AnimalWelfareScience!

Do you know someone whose research, teaching, service, or advocacy has significantly benefited #animalwelfare? Nominate them here: ow.ly/Bs7b50X3ENT

📅 Nominations close 10 Dec
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December 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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📢 Don’t miss the next session in the UFAW & AWRN seminar series: Influencing for Impact – Translating #AnimalWelfare Research into Law & Policy.

Dr Elena Nalon (Eurogroup for Animals) will discuss: “The EU legislative landscape & how scientists can contribute.”

Register ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eS8cK3PQ
A flyer for the UFAW/AWRN Seminar Series: Influencing for impact - translating animal welfare research into policy and law. The UFAW and AWRN logos are displayed in the top left-hand corner. A photo of Dr Elena Nalon (Eurogroup for Animals), is shown. The text reads: “The EU legislative landscape and how scientists can contribute".
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Welcome to our newest LINK member, Dr Pantaleo Gemma, Lecturer in Animal Welfare, Ethics and Legislation at Malta College of Art, Science and Technology.

Our LINKs scheme aims to foster engagement with #animalwelfarescience across a global network of universities and colleges: ow.ly/oyRP50W01p5
A flyer for the UFAW Links Scheme showing a photo of our newest Links member. The UFAW logo is displayed in white in the top left-hand corner. The text reads Welcome to the newest member of our links scheme. A photo of Dr Pantaleo Gemma is shown.
December 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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🔍 NEW STUDY suggests that removing breed labels, and instead using personality descriptions, significantly boosts perceived adoptability of shelter dogs.

Read the full open-access article here: ow.ly/qE4050XyGga

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
A graphic with a blue banner at the top containing white, line-drawn images of a buffalo, dog, bird, fish, mouse and chicken and the UFAW logo. A photograph of dog in a shelter kennel is shown. The text reads: The role of breed and personality descriptions in influencing perceptions of shelter dog adoptability.
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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🔍NEW STUDY highlights the welfare challenges facing purebred cats in the UK and presents a new framework that encourages an evidence-based perspective.

🔗 Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/qAIk50XyNlj

🔗 Read the open access paper in Animal Welfare: https://ow.ly/QO3n50XyWro
A photograph of a grey British Shorthair cat laying down looking at the camera. The text reads: A framework to refocus the conversation around the welfare of UK purebred cats by Clare Roberts, Rae Foreman-Worsley, Dan G O'Neill and Jennifer McDonald.
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM