We are delighted to announce the publication of Assessing Animal Welfare. Edited by Georgia Mason, Birte Nielsen and Michael Mendl, the book provides a practical guide to validating and using indicators of animal welfare. 🔗 Purchase the book: https://ow.ly/een550ZqRos #AffectiveStates

Closing out on a month of reflection, Kerry shares her thoughts on what the name change really represents. 100 years of members, contributors and staff making this possible. Be part of the next chapter. 🔗 Become a member: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/support-our-work/membership

100 years ago, one of our founding aims was to disseminate knowledge of animals' needs. The science has grown enormously. The challenge hasn't: turning knowledge into action. Explore the research: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/animal-welfare #AnimalWelfareScience

Next up, Birte gives her thoughts on the shared ambition behind the new name: "Science for Animal Welfare will be the international scientific society for animal welfare science that we have been missing." See the research driving that ambition forward. 🔗 Read our Journal: https://ow.ly/o7Bk50ZcFaA

Continuing our reflections series throughout July, here's what Liz had to say: "I always feel proud to be part of a team of dedicated people who genuinely want to create impactful and positive change in the lives of animals." 🔗 Meet the team: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-team/

June was a landmark month for Science for Animal Welfare. - Rebrand launch - Centenary conference - Over 400 new supporters 🔗 If you're new here, explore what we do: https://scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-work/ #AnimalWelfareScience

It's #WorldHorseDay. A 2024 review in our journal flagged gaps in equine welfare research - and this year we've already published new studies helping close them. Explore our journal: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/publication/journal-animal-welfare/ #EquineResearch

Continuing our reflections series throughout July, here's what our CEO Huw had to say: 100 years of progress, and a clear direction for what comes next. 🔗 Explore our history: https://ow.ly/ZupW50ZcCnj #AnimalWelfare

#SCIFAW100 opened with our history, founder Major Charles Hume, and closed with a symposium on Assessing Animal Welfare, questioning how rigorous our own science really is. A century of realism over sentimentality. Access the recordings: https://ow.ly/TlB050Zjwaj

After a big month for Science for Animal Welfare, we're taking a moment to reflect on what our rebrand means to the people behind it. First up, Luisa: Want the full story behind the name change? 🔗 Read the press release: https://ow.ly/B4bP50ZcKQx #AnimalWelfare

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Thank you! What an incredible three days celebrating 100 years of progress in animal welfare science. We hope you enjoyed your time at the conference last week and we look forward to sharing more highlights in the coming days. #SCIFAW100

Good morning and welcome to our final day! 🌟 It's been an incredible week of science, conversation and celebration. 🔗 Full programme details: www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org/programme Thank you for being part of our centenary conference. #SCIFAW100

Day 2 of the Science for Animal Welfare Centenary Conference done! Today's highlights: - Opened with the UFAW (now Science for Animal Welfare) Medal presentation - Symposium 2 - Thoughtful & collaborative panel discussion One more day to go! #SCIFAW100

Good morning, day two! Today brings the UFAW (now Science for Animal Welfare) Medal Lecture, Symposium 2 on research reproducibility, and our Networking Reception this evening. Check today's programme here: https://ow.ly/PXZ050ZcfpZ We are looking forward to another great day. #SCIFAW100

What a first day! - We opened our centenary conference with Symposium 1 - Huge congratulations to Dr Heather Browning, joint recipient of this year's Early Career Researcher Award - Closing the day with drinks & conversation Roll on day 2! 🔗 https://ow.ly/n4i150ZcfRa #SCIFAW100

🗓️ Today’s the day. We’re excited to welcome you to the Science for Animal Welfare Centenary Conference 2026. If you’re attending, tag us and use #SCIFAW100 so we can follow along. Find key information on our conference webpage: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org #SCIFAW100

New name, clearer purpose. Looking ahead with confidence, we’re excited for our conference tomorrow and the conversations that can help improve animals’ lives. 🔗 Head to our conference webpage for everything you need to know: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org #SCIFAW100

Our Platinum Sponsor AAALAC provides the only global accreditation for animal care research and education. Supporting excellence, the 3Rs, and a Culture of Care worldwide. https://ow.ly/EF7x50ZbIBR www.scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org #SCIFAW100

The Science for Animal Welfare website is live - explore our science led work. 🔗 Have a look and tell us what you think: scienceforanimalwelfare.org #AnimalWelfare

Evidence only makes change when it’s shared. We disseminate animal welfare research with the people who can put it into practice. Explore our publication library: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/for-scientists/publication-library #ScienceCommunication #AnimalWelfareResearch

With just one week to go, we're looking forward to celebrating 100 years of animal welfare science with you. We're grateful to our Platinum sponsors, AAALAC International, for their support. www.aaalac.org. Head to our conference webpage: https://ow.ly/8eMj50ZbIvS #SCIFAW100

💡 Developing evidence into practical solutions is key to improving animal welfare. In the 1950s we helped develop the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) - still shaping animal research today. More on our history page: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-history #3Rs #AnimalResearch

Discovering what matters to animals is where science led welfare begins. 🔗 Find out how we support animal welfare research scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-impact/ #LINKS #GlobalResearch

Our mission is clear: working towards a future where all animals affected by humans have the best possible quality of life, driven by a scientific understanding of their needs and how to meet them. Find out more about what we do: scienceforanimalwelfare.org/what-we-do/our-work/

UFAW is now Science for Animal Welfare - a clearer name for our science‑led work to improve animal welfare. Explore the new Science for Animal Welfare website: scienceforanimalwelfare.org #ScienceForAnimalWelfare

Science isn’t static - and neither are we. Our work always looks into the future of what’s possible. With two weeks to go, our centenary conference is the perfect place to shape the next century of our work. Use #SCIFAW100 and let us know if you're attending! 🔗 scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org

We’re planning a change. Our science‑led mission remains the same - more details soon. Follow us to be the first to hear the update next week. #StayTuned

Animal welfare science keeps moving forward - and that progress matters for animals’ lives. Tell us, what’s one improvement in animal welfare you think science should focus on next? #AnimalWelfare #ScienceForAnimals

Since 1926, science has been at the centre of UFAW’s work to improve animal welfare. So what could the next chapter of animal welfare science look like? What change would you most like to see for animals in your lifetime? #FutureOfAnimals #AnimalWelfare