Australasian
Animal Studies
Association
Established in 2005, the AASA works in the emergent field of Animal Studies (alternatively called 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.
Latest News
ASAA Conference 2025
The University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia5 – 7 NovemberAbstract submissions have been extended to 4 August 2025.Please submit your abstract here or see below for more details. Submit hereThe 2025 Australasian Animal Studies Association (AASA) Conference is held on the lands of Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair peoples. The Jagera people of the foothills and escarpment, Giabal of the Toowoomba area and the Jarowair of the northern areas towards and including the Bunya Mountains.The 2025 AASA Conference, Centring Animals
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.