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Centre Director, Professor Jonathan Birch Revamps Stanford Encyclopedia Entry on “Animal Consciousness”
Professor Jonathan Birch has completed a major update of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Animal Consciousness. The revised entry now includes new material on non‑Western perspectives, methodological challenges, and the evolutionary big pictures.
Veterinary Policy Research Fellow, Dr Steven McCulloch publishes article in Vet Record.
In this article Dr Steven McCulloch argues that national veterinary associations must advocate for a 50% meat reduction target by 2050 to meet their duties to public health, animal welfare and the environment.
Animals and AI Research Officer, Dr Natasha Boyland Features in CIWF’s ORFC 2026 Coverage
Our Animals and AI Research Officer, Dr Natasha Boyland is featured NGO Compassion in World Farming’s coverage of the Oxford Real Farming Conference 2026. The article highlights her contribution to a panel discussion on the challenges and risks of AI in relation to farmed animals.
Archive: 2025
Vet Times report on Professor Jonathan Birch's contributions to London Vet Show
Our Centre Director, Professor Jonathan Birch contributed to a panel discussion on the topic: "AI on farms – is it good for vets and animal welfare?”. He emphasised that decisions made today will determine the direction of the sector.
The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Humans, Other Animals, and AI wins 2025 Nayef Al-Rodhan Book Prize
We’re delighted that our Centre Director, Professor Jonathan Birch, has been awarded the 2025 Nayef Al-Rodhan Book Prize (The Royal Institute of Philosophy), for The Edge of Sentience: Risk and Precaution in Humans, Other Animals, and AI.
LSE Blog Article: Should you let AI train your dog? The lawless world of AI and animals
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform our relationships with animals. In this piece, Isabella Logothetis, Spencer Jury and Jonathan Birch argue that more must be done to ensure technological change works for, rather than against, the interests of other species.
Research for the World: Seeing animals differently: the science and ethics of sentience
This edition of LSE’s Research for the World spotlights Professor Jonathan Birch’s work on animal sentience. As our understanding of animal minds grows, so too does the challenge of turning insight into real‑world impact.
LSE announces the launch of The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience.
This press release announced the establishment of The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience, made possible through a £4 million multi‑year commitment from the Jeremy Coller Foundation.