DV and Animal Abuse- Perspectives 2016

Lucy’s Project will present the second annual conference on animals affected by domestic violence, bringing together speakers from  Australia and across the globe to talk about the challenges, triumph and methodologies used to bring about change. The key speakers include Frank Ascione, (Pets in Peril USA, Dr Freda Scott-Park (The Links Group, Scotland)  and Allie […]

Series: Why Animal Studies?

The Animals in Society Working Group, based at Flinders University, SA have started a new series called ‘Why Animal Studies?’.  In their first post Niki Rust reflects on the way human-animal studies has influenced her work.  To read this story go to Animals in Society Working Group.

Announcement: Sybil Emslie Animal Law Scholarship

The RSPCA Australia Sybil Emslie Animal Law Scholarship is intended to celebrate Sybil Emslie’s life-long commitment to the care and protection of animals by encouraging legal scholarship and practice dedicated to advancing animal welfare. The $1,000 annual scholarship will be awarded to a law student or lawyer who has a strong academic record and a […]