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The Society for the Psychology of Human-Animal Intergroup Relations Join us in Edinburgh for the PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jan 27

PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 💚

An opportunity to bring together researchers from social and behavioural sciences, and animal activists and advocates from around the world to share research on animal advocacy. 🐣

For more information and to sign up: phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference
Edinburgh
July 2-5, 2025
University of Edinburgh
phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Aug 26

Sueda talks with us about her organisation, Animetrics, and shares recent findings on Turkish consumers’ perceptions of what farming practices are permitted under halal food production. The results highlight a “powerful entry point” for animal advocacy.
Read here! phairsociety.org/2025/08/15/w...

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jul 1

📣Session Announcement! We can't wait to hear from this expert panel on vegan prejudice.

See you soon at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 14

📣Session Announcement! We can't wait to hear from this expert panel on the use of science in policy making and animal advocacy. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 13

Keynote Speaker Announcement: In this talk, Faunalytics' Executive Director Brooke Haggerty will explore the intersection of research and animal protection.

Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 13

@proveg.inter ProVeg for their generous support! The PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 would not be possible without you.

Join us at this year’s PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

#phairconference2025 #proveg

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 12

📣Session Announcement! Amazing speaker line up for this session on the link between power structures and advocacy. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 10

📣 Workshop Announcement: How can science be communicated via podcasts? And how can we use this to help animals? To find out, join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 5

📣Session Announcement! We are very excited to hear from this speaker line up for this session on understanding specalist perspectives on animal advocacy. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣Session Announcement! We are very excited for this session focusing on developmental approaches in the study of human-animal relations. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣Session Announcement! We can't wait to hear from this speaker lineup for this session on mind perception and moral concern for animals. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣Keynote Speaker Announcement: Human's Reasons For and Against Animals

Join us at this year’s PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

#phairconference2025 #animaladvocacy

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 3

📣Session Announcement! Amazing speaker line up for this session on attitudes towards fish consumption. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 3

📣Session Announcement! We can't wait to hear from this speaker line up for this session on animal product alternatives. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · Jun 3

Very sorry, online attendance won't be possible - some sessions will be recorded and we are currently looking into the practical arrangements of it!

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 30

This session will offer fresh insights for scholars, advocates, and anyone seeking to transform systems of oppression into opportunities for connection and compassion.

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 30

Together, they will explore the psychological roots of eating animals, the dynamics of social change, and how we can build a more relational and resilient movement.

PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 30

Join social psychologist Kristof Dhont and bestselling author and thought leader Melanie Joy for a compelling conversation at the intersection of ideology, empathy, and activism.
@drmelaniejoy.bsky.social @kristofdhontphd.bsky.social

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 27

📣Session Announcement! We can't wait to hear from this expert panel on the best ways to care for companion animals. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 27

📣Session Announcement! We are very excited to hear from this speaker lineup for this session on metascience and research improvement Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 22

Symposium announcement: Can the Right Be Right for Animals? In a time of political upheaval & growing influence of (far) right-wing populist parties, where does animal advocacy stand? Could there be unexpected allies on the political right, or should advocates brace for more conservative pushback?

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 21

📣Session Announcement: We are looking forward to this session on AI, videogames, and the future of animal advocacy. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 21

📣Session Announcement: We can't wait to hear from this expert panel on ideology, philosophy, and social movements. Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 20

📣Session Announcement! Amazing speaker lineup for this session on Effective Animal Advocacy

Join us at this year’s PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

#animaladvocacy #phairconference2025

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 15

📣 Speaker Announcement: We look forward to hearing about how (the lack of) moral concern for animals develops from an early age and across the lifespan”

Join us at this year’s PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

#phairconference2025 #moralpsychology

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PHAIR @phair-society.bsky.social · May 15

📣 Speaker Announcement: We look forward to hearing about the latest insights into the psychological causes and consequences of moral concern for animals.
Join us at this year's PHAIR Animal Advocacy Conference 2025 (July 2-5) in Edinburgh: phair2025.co.uk

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