
Animal Behaviour Centre
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Members of the ABC focus on researching fundamental and applied aspects of animal behaviour, animal welfare and human-animal interactions
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Great plenary talk kicking us off this morning from Dr Holly Vickery discussing how understanding human behaviour and decision-making can improve animal welfare #AWRN2024 Animal Behaviour Centre IGFS School of Biological Sciences



Great to see a strong focus on the need to change human behaviour to improve animal welfare at this year's Animal Welfare Research Network (AWRN) conference, and such strong speakers throughout the day. Thanks to Gareth, Poppy et al. #AWRN2024 QUB - School of Psychology Arnott Lab Poppy Statham

Come see the School of Psychology Animal Behaviour Centre Animal Behaviour Centre QUB - School of Psychology Pig farmers, come for a chat! 🐷


Why do cats meow at humans more than each other? A piece written for The Conversation by Dr Grace Carroll theconversation.com/why-cats-meow-… #cats #psychology Queen's University Belfast 🎓 QUB - School of Psychology

QI: Why does my cat meow? That’s a great question, Eddie! Over to our #AnimalBehaviour and Welfare expert, Dr Grace Carroll from Animal Behaviour Centre QUB - School of Psychology, to explain. Read more from Dr Carroll about the evolution of cat and human communication here: ow.ly/PBcV50SumTW #LoveQUB


🧵(1/2) And it's a wrap! #isae2024 is over, my first meeting ever after 15 years of dreaming to be in one. Ruan Daros and team did a monumental job. I'll take home knowledge, friends and beautiful memories.


Do cats grieve? I review the latest evidence plus an interesting fact that adds to the 'cats would eat you if you die' debate theconversation.com/do-cats-grieve… Animal Behaviour Centre QUB - School of Psychology

Heard of the 'bully cat' Dr Grace Carroll takes a look at this new mutant breed and the animal welfare problems that come with IT QUB - School of Psychology #AnimalWelfare #cats theconversation.com/the-bully-cats…


Our Animal Behaviour Centre annual Christmas coffee Animal Behaviour Centre Here's to a productive 2025 🐷🦈🐴🐮 special congrats to Alaina Macri on successfully defending her PhD thesis 🎓🥳#AnimalWelfare QUB - School of Psychology


Can cats make good therapy animals? 🐱It’s complicated. Their calming presence is real—but so are their quirks. To learn more, read the new The Conversation article by Dr Dr Grace Carroll from QUB - School of Psychology at ow.ly/qmQE50VG6Pa #Cats #LoveQUB


Dogs and cats are starting to look alike — and it’s our fault 🐶🐱 Domestication and human preferences are shaping their faces in similar ways. To learn more, read the new The Conversation article by Dr Dr Grace Carroll from QUB - School of Psychology 👉 ow.ly/f35P50VMEY8 #Cats #Dogs #LoveQUB

Farmers - what impacts your mental wellbeing most? See us at the QUB - School of Psychology Queen's University Belfast 🎓 stand at the Balmoral Show and have your say #MentalHealth #farmers


DClin student Ben Cairns talking to the News Letter about his research on farmer mental wellbeing at the Balmoral show. Ben will be talking to farmers all week Animal Behaviour Centre QUB - School of Psychology Balmoral Show #farmermentalhealth dailymotion.com/video/x9jk9ei

In an article for The Conversation, Dr Grace Carroll reviews a new article on the genetics of cat behaviour theconversation.com/is-your-cat-vo… #cats #Genetics QUB - School of Psychology

Are you a farmer based in Northern Ireland? Tell us about your experiences with climate adaption Dr Grace Carroll #ClimateAction #farming IGFS School of Biological Sciences
