News
Keep up-to-date with the latest activities of UFAW including announcements about UFAW Awards open for application and the latest book releases.
UFAW marks Remember a Charity Week
14 September 2017
Every year, more and more people like to leave a gift to charity in their Will. Most of our funds come from the generosity of our members and supporters; but it’s a little known fact that gifts in Wills are actually our most vital source of income. Charitable legacies are the foundation for causes like ours and are vital in continuing our work to improve animal welfare. Even a small amount can make a big difference.
Hold the date - 28th June 2018
30 August 2017
The biennial UFAW Animal Welfare Conference Recent advances in animal welfare science VI will be held on 28th June 2018. Click here to visit the conference webpage
UFAW’S Symposium well received
17 August 2017
UFAW’S international symposium was held at Royal Holloway from 27th to 29th June and welcomed over 240 delegates from 26 countries. Attending were leading scientists, veterinary surgeons, policy makers and others interested in animals and their welfare.
UFAW Gifts
26 July 2017
The updated range of UFAW gifts and cards has proved extremely popular with bags, brollies, pens and pads selling like the proverbial hot cakes.
UFAW supports project to enrich the lives of captive elephants in Thailand
7 June 2017
UFAW is one of the supporters of a workshop project in Thailand aimed at improving the welfare of elephants living in captivity in Thailand and elsewhere in Southeast Asia.
Changes to UFAW symposium 2017 speaker line-up
5 June 2017
Sadly Professor Jaak Panksepp (Washington State University, USA) - who was due to give a keynote talk at the symposium - has recently passed away after a short illness.
UFAW Launches New Research Award
12 April 2017
UFAW Heads East
7 April 2017
UFAW’S Chief Executive Dr Robert Hubrecht and Senior Scientific Programme Manager Dr Huw Golledge attended and presented at the 4th Sino-UK International Forum on Animal Welfare and Ethics in Shanghai, China in March.
Key speakers announced for UFAW's International Animal Welfare Symposium
10 February 2017
Internationally respected scientists from across the globe presenting at event
UFAW is pleased to announce a full programme of speakers at its forthcoming international symposium Measuring animal welfare and applying scientific advances - Why is it still so difficult? to be held on the 27th-29th June at the Royal Holloway, University of London, Surrey, UK.
Welfare impacts of controlled atmosphere methods for stunning or killing animals – abstract reminder
10 February 2017
