Monthly Newsletter Read about our news and latest updates. Hi there, One of the hottest summers on record is officially behind us, although Vienna is still enjoying plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. As we prepare for the beginning of another busy semester, we’d like to take this opportunity to share some news, welcome new members to our team, and tell you about upcoming activities and events. We’re delighted to welcome two new members to the VAS team: Astou Marasz

As of September 2026 VAS Founding Member Arianna Ferrari will be coordinating the EU-funded ALT-PROACT - ALTernative PROteins: Awareness, Co-creation, Transformation. The project is investigating what citizens understand about alternative proteins as well as how they can be better informed about them and involved in public dialogue and education on the matter. This will be achieved through conducting multi-lingual surveys; engaging in a range of workshops, forums, and storyte

In her recent talk ‘ Animal Futures in an Economy of Cultivated Meat ,’ Dr. Arianna Ferrari, ethicist and philosopher of science and technology from the Centre for Innovation Systems and Policy, laid bare the complexities and challenges surrounding the development, production, and sale of cultivated meat (also known as ‘cellular meat’ or ‘lab-grown meat’). With a published monograph and numerous articles on the topic, Vienna Animal Studies could not have asked for a more qua

We are proud to announce the speakers for our 2026 Summer Lecture Series including lectures by scholars based in Vienna who are working in the field of animal studies: 12 March 2026, “Animal Futures in an Economy of Cultivated Meat” by Dr. Arianna Ferrari (WU, 18:00-20:00). 9 April 2026, “From Refugees to Residents and Beyond: The Legal Status of Animals in Sanctuaries” by Dr. Zipporah Weisberg and Sona Kalafusova (WU, 18:00-20:00). 26 May 2026, “Do Organoids Matter in Their

In late November 2025, the 9th Austrian Animal Rights Congress ( Tierrechtskongress ) convened in Vienna, bringing together activists, scholars, and advocates from across the German-speaking world to share their campaigns, strategies, and theoretical reflections. The congress serves as a vital gathering point for those working daily on behalf of animals - offering a view of the broader movement landscape and fostering connections between diverse projects and initiatives. This