Animal Welfare Program
The UBC Animal Welfare Program is one of the largest and most respected programs in the world in the field of animal welfare science. Since its inception in 1997, the program’s research has led to improvements in the lives of animals in British Columbia and around the world. The mission of the program is to improve the welfare and humane care of animals in agriculture, research, companionship and other areas through active efforts in research, education and public outreach.
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- AWP’s Dr. Lexis Ly wins the 2025 LFS Top Dissertation Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Lexis Ly (PhD ‘25) for winning the Land and Food Systems Top Dissertation Award! Lexis’ dissertation examined why pet owners relinquish their animals and what supports could help prevent relinquishment to animal shelters.… Read more: AWP’s Dr. Lexis Ly wins the 2025 LFS Top Dissertation Award! - Professor Bob Fischer visits the Animal Welfare Program
On April 14 -15, 2026, the Animal Welfare Program at the University of British Columbia had the pleasure of hosting philosopher Bob Fischer for a two-day visit filled with discussion, collaboration, and community engagement. The visit was coordinated by PhD candidate Bianca Vandresen and… Read more: Professor Bob Fischer visits the Animal Welfare Program - AWP members and alumni meet at Humane Canada’s 2026 Summit for Animals in Whistler, BC
AWP members and alumni enjoyed Humane Canada’s 2026 Summit for Animals, hosted in Whistler from April 19-21. This year, the BC SPCA was also the city’s host partner. In the opening remarks, BC SPCA CEO Craig Daniell mentioned the longstanding partnership between… Read more: AWP members and alumni meet at Humane Canada’s 2026 Summit for Animals in Whistler, BC - Congratulations to our presenters at four local competitions and conferences!
Throughout February and March 2026, several AWP projects were featured by AWP graduate students and APBI/visiting undergraduate students in four exciting, local academic events, 3MT, LFS GSC, UBC PAW’s AWC, and UBC MURC, with some students recognized for their achievements! From top to… Read more: Congratulations to our presenters at four local competitions and conferences! - AWP MSc graduate Christine Kuo takes on a new role at Dairy Farmers of Canada!
Congratulations to Christine Kuo (MSc ‘25) on her new role with Dairy Farmers of Canada! Christine’s interest in animals began when she had backyard chickens as a kid. Since then, she has worked in farm animal… Read more: AWP MSc graduate Christine Kuo takes on a new role at Dairy Farmers of Canada!