Better Enrichment Through Better Evidence: Animal Welfare Science Seminar

Better Enrichment Through Better Evidence: Animal Welfare Science Seminar

Experts will explore the current state of knowledge on effective and practical environmental enrichment opportunities.

By Animal Welfare Science Centre

Date and time

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM AEST

Location

The University of Melbourne & Online

Melbourne Connect 700 Swanston Street Carlton, VIC 3053 Australia

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Coffee @ Superfloor Cafe

Animal Welfare Science Centre

Join us at The Studio @ Melbourne Connect for a pre-seminar refreshment before the session starts.

1:30 PM - 1:35 PM

Welcome

Animal Welfare Science Centre

1:35 PM - 2:15 PM

Practical considerations for pig enrichment

Dr Irene Camerlink

Irene is a researcher in animal behaviour and welfare, with a focus on the social behaviour of pigs. She is employed as Associate Professor (Hab.) at the Institute of Genetics and Animal Biotechnolog...

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Short break

Animal Welfare Science Centre

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Peck, Play, Perch: Effective enrichment for meat chickens

Dr Peta Taylor

Peta is an animal science lecturer in the School of Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences and an animal welfare scientist in the Animal Welfare Science Centre at the University of Melbourne. Her r...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Input to experience: reframing enrichment for better outcomes in zoos

Sue Jaensch

Sue Jaensch is the Animal Behaviour Specialist at Zoos Victoria, where she is a key member of the Zoo Animal Welfare Research Team. She supports Zoos Victoria’s Life Sciences teams by providing anima...

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Panel Q&A

Animal Welfare Science Centre

Your chance to ask questions with all our speakers.

3:20 PM - 4:00 PM

Seminar Concludes (Webinar livestreams ends) Light refreshments

The livestream will close at 3:20pm. In-person attendees are invited to join us for light refreshments and further conversations.

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

You're invited to Better Enrichment Through Better Evidence. Join us at The Studio at Melbourne Connect or tune in online for this exciting event. This seminar, "Better Enrichment through Better Evidence", is hosted by The Animal Welfare Science Centre at The University of Melbourne. Leading experts in animal welfare and behaviour will explore the current state of knowledge on effective and practical environmental enrichment opportunities across different animal settings.

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Frequently asked questions

How to find The Studio @ Melbourne Connect

The Studio is located on the ground floor of Melbourne Connect. From 700 Swanston Street, proceed up the covered walkway towards the centre of Melbourne Connect (The Oculus). At the top of the brick walkway, turn left and continue towards the large glass sliding doors. Look for The Studio signage.

Parking nearby

CARDIGAN HOUSE PARKING. LOCATION: 96 GRATTAN ST, CARLTON VIC 3053; EASTERN PRECINCT CAR PARK UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE, PARKVILLE CAMPUS. Public bike parking spaces along Grattan and Swanston Streets.

Public transport

Tram routes: 1, 3, 3A, 5, 16, 64, 67 & 72; Bus routes: 200, 207, 250, 251, 401, 402, 403, 505 & 546 ; Train: Flinders Stress & Melbourne Central – Catch connecting trams: 1, 3, 3A, 5, 16, 64, 67 & 72; North Melbourne – Catch connecting Bus 401; Macaulay – Catch connecting Bus 402.

Link to live webinar

The link to the live webinar will be emailed to registered participants the morning of the seminar.

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