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Alex Whittaker

@awhittaker_uofa

Neurobiology | animal welfare | animal law | evidence-based practice | @LesMills fitness instructor | mum |#AWCAN lab Head | #AIPS Tall Poppy

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šŸ“£ Have you read the latest blog post from Evidence & Policy? For what purposes is research #evidence used in legislatures? What are the enablers and hindrances to using evidence in these settings? by Mathieu Ouimet Read it here ā¬‡ļø evidenceandpolicyblog.co.uk/?p=1526

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🧠 FENS Special Symposium at #FRM2023! Discover how transparency about the use of #animal models in scientific and medical research can help improve public acceptance and understanding of their relevance. šŸ‘‰ More info: loom.ly/TFRNH2I EARA EARA Portugal Tierversuche verstehen FENSRM

🧠 FENS Special Symposium at #FRM2023!
Discover how transparency about the use of #animal models in scientific and medical research can help improve public acceptance and understanding of their relevance.
šŸ‘‰  More info: loom.ly/TFRNH2I

<a href="/The_EARA/">EARA</a> <a href="/EARA_PT/">EARA Portugal</a>  <a href="/TVVde/">Tierversuche verstehen</a> <a href="/FENSRM/">FENSRM</a>
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In Rochelle Morton latest article we examined public perception of penalties for animal cruelty through analysis of social media comments. Public believe law not strong enough and link crimes against animals with risk of violence to humans.

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Latest paper with a real cross- disciplinary authorship. Lots of food for thought for researchers, ethics committees and policy makers…

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Cats out of the bag now- metaphorically speaking… thrilled to be announced as a Tall Poppy for my research and outreach around animal welfare. Big thanks to all my supporters and mentors over the years #AIPS Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology Uni of Adelaide

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Anna nicely summarises our recent paper on ethics approvals across the range of research into animal welfare. Isn’t the issue having a clear understanding of the ethical issues involved rather than a blanket statement that every study needs formal ethical approval?

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Lots of interest today in vegan diets for cats. Here’s a nice round- up of the issue. Are cats fed a vegan diet healthier than meat-fed moggies? The evidence is still unclear abc.net.au/news/science/2… via ABC Australia

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A more detailed fact check on today’s news story around whether vegan diets are better for cat heath. Spoiler alert- I’m not convinced. #evidenceappraisal Uni of Adelaide Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology Is it really safe to feed your cat a vegan diet? theconversation.com/is-it-really-s… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

Ines Semendric (@isemendric) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Childhood cancer survivors, we need your voice! Research surveyšŸŽ—ļøšŸ“¢ Eligibility: • Experienced changes in cognition e.g., memory or learning • 12-18 years old • Chemotherapy treatment • In remission Interested? Contact info in bio. #childhoodcancer #cancersurvivor

Ilya Shabanov (@artifexx) 's Twitter Profile Photo

During my last webinar, someone asked me: Are the many (AI) tools for research not overwhelming? What should I use? Daily, I only use 5 free core tools for very distinct use cases. The rest is nice to have: 1. Obsidian for Knowledge "Your mind is for having ideas, not holding

During my last webinar, someone asked me:

Are the many (AI) tools for research not overwhelming?  What should I use?

Daily, I only use 5 free core tools for very distinct use cases. The rest is nice to have: 

1. <a href="/obsdmd/">Obsidian</a> for Knowledge
"Your mind is for having ideas, not holding
Alex Whittaker (@awhittaker_uofa) 's Twitter Profile Photo

So proud of ⁦Rochelle Morton for doing this PhD thing and getting a Dean’s commendation. I don’t think this is the end of the journey- but the start of something bigger ⁦AWCAN⁩ ⁦Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology⁩ #animallaw

So proud of ⁦<a href="/mortonrochelle1/">Rochelle Morton</a> for doing this PhD thing and getting a Dean’s commendation. I don’t think this is the end of the journey- but the start of something bigger ⁦<a href="/AWCAN_UA/">AWCAN</a>⁩ ⁦<a href="/UofA_SET/">Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology</a>⁩ #animallaw
Katie Cronin, PhD (@katieacronin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#JobAlert !! is hiring a Data Officer! Combine #animalwelfare with #data skills, remote, for a great organization. Salary posted, applications due 23 Oct. careers.dogstrust.org.uk/vacancies/4048…

#JobAlert !!
 is hiring a Data Officer! Combine #animalwelfare with #data skills, remote, for a great organization. Salary posted, applications due 23 Oct.

careers.dogstrust.org.uk/vacancies/4048…
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⁦ISAE Australasia-Africa region⁩ conference - great discussion around various aspects of ethology and how ethologists can contribute to practice and policy change. Jess Monk takes us through welfare benchmarking.

⁦<a href="/ISAE_AA/">ISAE Australasia-Africa region</a>⁩ conference - great discussion around various aspects of ethology and how ethologists can contribute to practice and policy change. Jess Monk takes us through welfare benchmarking.