Australasian Animal Studies Association

Acknowledgement of Country The Animal Studies Association acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Owners of the lands where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their connection to Country and role in caring for and maintaining Country over thousands of years. We value their immense and ongoing knowledge, Cultural and Artistic heritage and expression. We recognise that these lands were never ceded and we support truth telling and treaty and any action that enables a voice for Indigenous people.

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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