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.
Theme of meeting
The theme of the meeting is “How Animal Welfare Science can result in real-world impact“. This year the AWRN conference focuses on how both fundamental and applied research can result in changes to improve animal welfare in a range of settings. In addition to talks on the conference theme, there will be a session on “Novel developments in Animal Welfare Science”, breakout groups with stakeholders invited to present an animal welfare problem which needs solving and a SWAN Gender Equality and Diversity Session.
Abstract Submission
Types of Talks
If you have research you want to present then you can apply to present a plenary talk (30 minutes including questions), standard talk (10 minutes including questions) or elevator pitch (2 minutes). There is also the option to apply for the Early Career Resercher Plenary slot (30 minute talk) if you are an ECR (you may be classed as an ECR if you do not yet have a permanent role, or are less than 2 years full-time (or equivalent duration of part-time work, excluding career breaks) into your first permanent position (e.g. lecturer). ECR Plenary talks will undergo a separate selection process (by the ECR Committee).
Breakout Groups
There is also the option to apply to lead a breakout group – we typically have three parallel breakout groups, meaning you have a smaller number of delegates and can lead discussion or small group work on a topic of your choice, we are particularly interested in stakeholders or policy makers wishing to bring an animal welfare problem for researchers to work on.
How to submit an Abstract
If you wish to present either a talk or a breakout group at the Annual Meeting then please submit an abstract using the form found here: