Our research is focused on non-human animal life and the cultural, social and political human dominated frames in which animals live (and die).
From species extinctions, to conflicts over introduced animals and the lives of pets, so-called ‘ferals’ and ‘livestock’, animals are everywhere yet rarely prioritised as subjects. Animal studies prioritise the ‘animal’. Here at UOW, we have a long-standing commitment to the field of Animal studies, including being the home of the ; and with 2 of our members (Melissa and Fiona) being past Presidents of the , and also previously Series Editors of Animal Publics (now Animal Politics) at .