Vienna Animal Studies

In five lectures, VGT Chairman Dr. Martin Balluch will discuss the philosophical basis of the animal rights movement, a topic that was hotly debated in the 1980s and 2000s, but is currently less prominent. That these issues are far from being fully discussed will be evident at our ANIMAL RIGHTS LECTURES – after each one-hour lecture, there will be a short break to refresh oneself before the subsequent discussion. Find more details on the VGT website: https://vgt.at/de/aktuelles/detailseite/89...

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 Maraszto, a Lecturer at...

We are proud to announce the speakers for our 2026 Winter Lecture Series including lectures by scholars based in Vienna who are working in the field of animal studies: 5 November 2026, “Animated Wor(l)ds” by Eva Spiegelhofer and Dr. Elizabeth Tavella (WU, 17:30-19:30). 25 November 2026, “Designing Cities with Animals: The Promise and Challenges of Animal-Aided Design” by Prof. Dr. Thomas E. Hauck (TU, 17:30-19:30). 16 December 2026, VAS End of Year Social (TBA) 27 January 2027, “Shaming or...