News and commentary
Explore the latest news, blogs and commentary from the Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience. For upcoming events and recordings, visit our Events page. You can also follow us on LinkedIn and Bluesky for updates.
Latest news, commentary and blogs
LSE European Politics blog: "AI in farming must put animal welfare first"
Our Animals and AI researchers explore how developments in artificial intelligence are changing the farming sector, looking at risks and opportunities. They warn that production goals risk being prioritised over animal welfare, and call for welfare to be placed at the centre.
Call for Abstracts | SENTIENCE: Science, Ethics, Law
Abstract submissions are now open for SENTIENCE: Science, Ethics, Law, our first conference bringing together researchers from across disciplines to explore animal sentience. Submissions close on 11 December 2026.
- Dr Steven McCulloch argues that the AVMA must withdraw its support for overturning Proposition 12
- Video presentation: The hidden truth behind pig farming and meat production
- Podcast: Should animals have rights?
- Poster presentation: Animal sentience messaging outperforms health and safety in promoting cultivated meat to UK pet owners
- Professor Jonathan Birch interviewed by Ed Winters (Earthling Ed)
- Expert Voices: Professor Jonathan Birch on Shaping Public Understanding and Policy on Animal Sentience
- Dr Steven McCulloch argues that vets must support meat reduction for the benefit of people, the planet and animals
- A substantial update to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy's definition of "Animal Consciousness"
- Professor Jonathan Birch is awarded the 2025 Nayef Al-Rodhan Book Prize for The Edge of Sentience
- Reporting on the official launch event of The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience
- LSE Research for the World article: Seeing animals differently: the science and ethics of sentience
- The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience is announced
- LSE European Politics blog: "AI in farming must put animal welfare first"
- LSE US Politics and Policy blog: Who speaks for pigs? The Farm Bill, Proposition 12 and capture of the US veterinary profession
- LSE European Politics blog: Interview with Jeff Sebo: "Human exceptionalism ought to be challenged"
- LSE British Politics blog: The ethical quandary of non-stun animal slaughter
- LSE British Politics blog: A call for scrutiny of the veterinary profession
- LSE European Politics blog: Should you let AI train your dog? The Lawless world of AI and animals