Animal Welfare Science Centre

​Formed in 1997, we have developed our scientific research and teaching capacity in animal welfare science and have made many important national and international contributions to animal welfare research, teaching and training.

The Animal Welfare Science Centre (AWSC) collaborates widely with research partners both locally and overseas. We have an especially close relationship with The Ohio State University - Departments of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Preventive Medicine.

​​The Centre’s research and teaching capacity is considerable, with scientific expertise and experience in the key disciplines of animal behaviour, psychology, stress physiology and veterinary medicine.

The Centre provides excellent opportunities for post-graduate studies to local and international students. Post-graduates are essential to the continued research effort at the Centre and assist in strengthening linkages between the AWSC and other scientific organisations. It is important that students entering the animal industries are well prepared to provide sound, science-based advice on animal welfare practices to industry, interest groups and the public.