PhD student University of Lincoln studying animal behaviour and welfare. Currently exploring visitor perceptions of zoo animal welfare and education impacts

Joined December 2022
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Really pleased to say our systematic review exploring public perceptions of zoo animal welfare and the impact of those perceptions on public attitudes, experiences and behaviours, is out now! @drsassenach @LMarechal_ doi.org/10.26451/abc.11.04.0… animalbehaviorandcognition.o…
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Nicki Phillips retweeted
Are you an AWRN member who is early in their career? Consider joining our Early Career Committee for fantastic career development and networking opportunities. We would particularly welcome applications from previously under-represented groups. Deadline is 7th August.

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I love my gift. An excellent handmade bookmark from my sister . I have named him Hubert and I love his eyebrows 🤣
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Really interesting talk by Simon Turner about the "welfare outcomes for livestock transported on freight ferries using cassette system". Such an important subject #awrn2024
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Fantastic plenary talk by Helen McNally (Battersea dogs & cats home) about how to make real world impact with your research by working with charities #awrn2024
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Ellen Williams (workshop funding award 2023 winner) reported on the findings from the "understanding the impact of human/animal and machine animal interactions on animal welfare" workshop (which was a fantastic workshop!) #awrn2024
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Helen Gray (kick starter funding award 2023 winner) gave an engaging talk on her findings of "the fundamentals of cumulative experience" in bees #awrn2024
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Benjamin Lecorps (Kick starter funding award 2023 winner) presented important research exploring the potential for cold therapy to help calves in pain after disbudding #awrn2025
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Interesting talk about "machine vision for facial recognition of social stress in pigs", fascinating how much information can be gained just by assessing the eyes #awrn2024
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Talk by Kenny Rutherford!
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Looking for some funding opportunities for animal welfare research? Caroline Spence explained possibilities with DEFRA. Contact them with questions about your potential projects #awrn2024
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An interesting talk by Kate Jordan "Animal Welfare: BBSRC activities and funding opportunities" check out opportunities on the BBSRC website! #awrn2024
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Continuing with the law theme with another brilliant talk, Alex Wallace discussed the potential legal implications of punishment based dog training by professional trainers #awrn2024
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Fantastic talk by Mike Radford kicking off day two an the annual meeting #awrn2024
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Nicki Phillips retweeted
We hope you are looking forward to attending the 8th Annual Meeting of the AWRN next week, we are looking forward to welcoming you in Belfast. Those who want to join a pre-conference meet our ECR Committee will be @ Fibber Magee's (Fibbers | Robinsons Bars) - Tues 7th May 7.30pm
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We'd like to remind you that Registration for the upcoming AWRN Annual Meeting ends TODAY (Tuesday 23rd April). Tickets cost £90 for students and £150 for standard tickets. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…

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8th Annual AWRN - 8th & 9th May 2024 at Queens University Belfast, NI. “How Animal Welfare Science can result in real-world impact“ & it focuses on how both fundamental and applied research can result in changes to improve animal welfare" Deadline registration Tuesday 23rd April
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The Eighth Annual Meeting of the AWRN will take place on 8th and 9th of May 2024 at Riddel Hall, Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland. Early Bird Registration for the upcoming Annual Meeting ends this Friday (22nd March). awrn.co.uk/event/8th-annual-…

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Are you a dairy farmer in the UK? Please consider sharing your views and needs regarding managing heat stress in your herd by completing a 10-15 min research survey (link below) Click this link or scan the QR code to take part: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk… #dairy #farmers
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