Australasian Animal Studies Association

Acknowledgement of Country Many of the scholars who form the Australasian Animal Studies Association (AASA) work on the lands of First Nations peoples. AASA would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise the connection to land of First Nations people as well as immense and ongoing knowledge, Cultural and Artistic heritage and expression. In doing so, we recognise that the rights of First Nations peoples to self determination and sovereignty.

Welcome to the Australasian Animal Studies Association

Established in 2005, the AASA works in the emergent field of Animal Studies (alternatively Human Animal Studies).

Since inception we have grown considerably and our members are testament to the dynamism of the field and the research and new thinking it is producing.

We have hosted nine large conferences, our masterclasses and prizes draw new and established thinkers, while our regular communication through our website, newsletters and social media brings our growing community together.

Members of the AASA are showcased regularly and receive our magazine Animail featuring essays, book reviews, member profiles and a fortnightly AASA Update containing the latest animal studies news. Come and join our Community.

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