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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 2h

That wraps up #IAVS2026! What a fantastic and truly enlightening experience this year’s conference has been. Thank you so much to all presenters, attendees, and wonderful committee members who made #IAVS2026 possible. 👏🥳

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 9h

It’s the second day of #IAVS2026! Our second day is beginning with our ‘UK’ session, starting with IAVS co-founder Corey Wrenn presenting ‘Beards of the World: The Politicization of Facial Hair in the Maintenance of Sex, Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Species’

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

15 minutes to go until the 2026 Internation Association of Vegan Sociologists Conference! Last chance to grab your tickets for the great day of presentations ahead: events.humanitix.com/iavs-2026-in...

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IAVS 2026: Internationalising Vegan Sociology

The 2026 IAVS annual meeting will showcase research related to veganism, nonhuman animal rights, and sociological theories of international relevance.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This year's International Association of Vegan Sociologists conference begins TOMORROW! 📣 Our program is full of exciting talks on the incredibly important theme 'Internationalizing Vegan Sociology' - so don't miss out! 👀 🎟️ Last chance to grab your tickets: events.humanitix.com/iavs-2026-in...

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IAVS 2026: Internationalising Vegan Sociology

The 2026 IAVS annual meeting will showcase research related to veganism, nonhuman animal rights, and sociological theories of international relevance.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Only 5 days left to go until #IAVS2026 - and we are thrilled to share that this year’s conference program is now available to view! ➡️ shorturl.at/UX9LL Be sure to take a peek and see all the great talks, panels, and presentations from leading vegan sociologists we have in store this coming weekend.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

With less than 2 weeks left until #IAVS2026, now is the perfect time to remind last year's presenters that recordings of presentations at #IAVS2025 can be submitted via our website to feature on the IAVS YouTube channel! You can find the submission form here: www.vegansociology.com/iavs-2025-se...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

In our newest blog post, Ryan Bogle fleshes out the insights #vegan sociologists can gain from Britain's first guinea pig farm regarding the (re)distribution of suffering, and disregard for sentient life - even within progressive social movements. Check it out! www.vegansociology.com/blog/

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Blog, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Weekly reminder to not miss out on the vegan sociology highlight of the year! This year's theme is crucial to the development and growth of vegan sociology globally, so isn't one to miss for anybody interested in veganism, sociology, or both! #vegan #sociology #conference #academicsky #animals

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Just under 2 months until #IAVS2026… Read more about this year's theme and grab your tickets via the link below! events.humanitix.com/iavs-2026-in... #vegan #sociology #academia #vegansociology #conference

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isazofficial.bsky.social @isazofficial.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

New #OpenAccess Research: " Burdens, Bonds, and Biases: The Sociocultural Role of Donkeys in Pastoralist Communities" #HumanAnimalInteraction #AnimalWelfare #Donkeys doi.org/10.1080/0892...

Photo of a donkey against a sunlit blue sky. Photo by Fran Patel.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Reminder to register for this year’s Vegan Sociology conference! 🎙 With a theme focusing on internationalising vegan sociology, connecting the local and the global, and building a just world for (non-)human animals alike - this year isn’t one to be missed! 👀 events.humanitix.com/iavs-2026-in...

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IAVS 2026: Internationalising Vegan Sociology

The 2026 IAVS annual meeting will showcase research related to veganism, nonhuman animal rights, and sociological theories of international relevance.

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Zoei Sutton @zoei.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

New piece with @animalsociology.bsky.social : legislative change is a good step but we need to resource supports and services for human and nonhuman victim-survivors theconversation.com/protecting-p...

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Protecting pets in domestic violence cases will take more than a law change

Changing NZ’s Crimes Act to cover family pets caught in violent situations is a good start. But better resourcing and training will be needed to make it work.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

New blog post! 📝 In this piece, Jane McElligot details the struggle and story thus far amidst the global movement to end octopus farming, highlighting the intense suffering and environmental impact such farms bring about. Read more: www.vegansociology.com/2026/07/18/t... 💚

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The Global Movement to Ban Octopus Farming, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Good morning, Vegan Sociologists! Did you know that 3 months today will be the start of this year's IAVS conference? Don't forget to register! 🎟️ Just follow the link, and secure your (free!) digital ticket to #IAVS2026 🎉 events.humanitix.com/iavs-2026-in...

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IAVS 2026: Internationalising Vegan Sociology

The 2026 IAVS annual meeting will showcase research related to veganism, nonhuman animal rights, and sociological theories of international relevance.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

With all submissions in, and the conference agenda in the making - now is the time to grab your attendance tickets to #IAVS2026, a weekend packed with leading voices, research, and insights into Vegan Sociology 🌱 Just follow the link ⬇️🎟️ events.humanitix.com/iavs-2026-in...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Listen in to this Q&A with IAVS co-founder Dr. Zoei Sutton and Prof. Nik Taylor about publishing in Critical Animal Studies 📚🐾 The discussion includes how to find publishers, write a proposal, and tips for early career researchers interested in publishing their first book 📗 shorturl.at/sSOD7

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Navigating Publishing Challenges in Animal Studies

Today, Dr Zoei Sutton and I sat down for what was supposed to be a quick chat about publishing in critical animal studies. We ended up chatting for an hour about all kinds of issues, including: How…

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

'Rescuing Ms. Nelly: What One Seagull Taught Me About Vegan Sociology' 🪶 In this brand new blog post by Peter J. Marina, we explore how power determines which lives matter, and how entangled structures of domination produce (non-)human suffering in tandem. www.vegansociology.com/2026/05/07/r...

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Rescuing Ms. Nelly: What One Seagull Taught Me About Vegan Sociology, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

This is vegan sociology’s foundation: recognizing that the structures of domination exploiting humans also commodify and destroy non-human animals.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Final call! Submissions for #IAVS2026 close tomorrow - email info@vegansociology.com ASAP for the chance to present at this year's incredibly important and inspiring Vegan Sociology conference! www.vegansociology.com/conference/

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Conference, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

Past Conferences Senses & Emotions 2025 Interrogating Capitalism 2024 Vegan Intersectionality 2023 Vegan Sociologies of Space and...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🚨UNDER a WEEK until submissions to present at #IAVS2026 close! Presentation submissions to be emailed to info@vegansociology.com by 31st May 2026! All further information and details can be found on our conference webpage: www.vegansociology.com/conference/

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Conference, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

Past Conferences Senses & Emotions 2025 Interrogating Capitalism 2024 Vegan Intersectionality 2023 Vegan Sociologies of Space and...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Love collective working but our current ACDT 'Shut Up & Write' sessions don't work for you? We are excited to announce our new British Summer Time sessions on Mondays 9am-11am! (8am-10am GMT) ☀🕐 Find more information on our webpage: www.vegansociology.com/vegan-sociol...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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Navigating Publishing Challenges in Animal Studies

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Zoei Sutton @zoei.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Coming July 2026! This one has been a long time in the making :) #pet #vegansociology #sociology link.springer.com/book/9789819...

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Critical Pet Studies

This book defines and and argues for a critical pet studies that challenges conventional narratives about pets.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Just over 3 weeks to submit for IAVS 2026! 📣 The call for papers for this year's International Association of Vegan Sociologists Conference deadline is in just over 3 weeks - please submit by 31st May 2026 to info@vegansociology.com More details on our webpage! www.vegansociology.com/conference/

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

1 MONTH until #IAVS2026 CfP submission deadline! 🚨 May has finally rolled around, meaning you now have less than a month to submit for this year's IAVS conference. Be sure to submit before 31st May 2026! More info: www.vegansociology.com/conference/

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Multispecies Studies: Approaches and Methods beyond Nature/Culture Dualities - PAMLA (Pacific Ancient and Modern Languages) Conference CfP 📍Washington, United States, Nov 12-15th 2026 📆Deadline: May 15th 2026 More: www.pamla.org

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Home - PAMLA

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

✏️ Submissions open for the Special Issue "Feminism and Animals between Production and Reproduction" of the open-access and peer-reviewed journal AG - About Gender: International Journal of Gender Studies. 📆 Deadline: May 15th 2026 More info: riviste.unige.it/index.php/ab...

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Feminism and Animals between Production and Reproduction | AG - About Gender. International Journal of Gender Studies

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Emerald Studies in Vegan Sociology is on the lookout for book proposals! 💚 This exciting new venture for vegan sociology directly aligns with the IAVS principles, and so we strongly encourage those interested to submit a proposal 📗 More information: www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/book-series/...

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Emerald Studies in Vegan Sociology

Emerald Studies in Vegan Sociology recognises and advances this growing field. It is a dedicated home for vibrant and emerging sociological scholarship that prioritizes the liberation of nonhuman anim...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Reminder that tickets for the 2026 meeting of the International Association of Vegan Sociologists are available on our site! 🎟️ Grab yours via the link below 👇 www.vegansociology.com/conference/

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Conference, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

Past Conferences Senses & Emotions 2025 Interrogating Capitalism 2024 Vegan Intersectionality 2023 Vegan Sociologies of Space and...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

While our deadline for IAVS2026 CfP is approaching, we're still accepting submissions! ✏ Individual presentations are welcomed, though we're also keen for regional panels! If interested in facilitating a panel for your country/region, get in touch! 🌍 www.vegansociology.com/conference/

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

'Herstories of Animal Advocacy: Feminist care, activism and resistance in animal protection' - Liverpool, UK - June 2026 Edge Hill University's Human-Animal Studies Centre's 2026 Conference is looking for papers 📝 Submission deadline: 1st May 2026 More info: sites.edgehill.ac.uk/cfhas/events/

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

New blog post! 🐾 'In the Eyes of an Animal', written by Ondine Sherman, traces the transformative potential of eye contact between humans and other animals, problematising anthropocentric perspectives through the mutual gaze. Read more here! www.vegansociology.com/2026/03/29/i...

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In the Eyes of an Animal, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

By Ondine Sherman Can gazing into the eyes of an animal change our lives? This piece emerges from my PhD research on the transformative potential of eye...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Tickets for the 2026 meeting of the International Association of Vegan Sociologists are LIVE! 🎟️ Be sure to secure your spot, don't miss hearing from leading voices in Vegan Sociology🦔 Grab yours via the link, or through the 'Conference' tab on our website 💚 events.humanitix.com/iavs-2026-in...

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IAVS 2026: Internationalising Vegan Sociology

The 2026 IAVS annual meeting will showcase research related to veganism, nonhuman animal rights, and sociological theories of international relevance.

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POLLEN - Political Ecology Network @pollenetwork.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

📢 Call for contributions! Burning, Biting, Blooming: Rethinking Politics Across the Range of More-Than-Human Struggles 📍 Charles University, Prague 📅 5–6 Nov 2026 | Keynote: Cymene Howe. Submit a 300-word proposal by 15 May 2026. #MoreThanHuman #EnvironmentalHumanities #Anthropology

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Materials - ResisTerra

Beyond its own research, ResisTerra collects, comments on and recommends a variety of materials on the subject, from films and books to studies and courses.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

CfP: 'Crossing Species Boundaries: African Studies and Animal Studies in Conversation' 🐾 "Please submit a title and abstract of 100 words and a brief CV or bio (250 words) using this form. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2026." Submission form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Looking to feature your ideas about vegan sociology or spotlight your ongoing or completed research? Consider submitting to the IAVS blog page! ✍ vegansociology.com/blog/

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Calling all #IAVS2025 presenters!🎙️ If you opted to record your presentation, and would like it posted on the IAVS YouTube channel, you can submit it via the link on our website! www.vegansociology.com/iavs-2025-se...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

7 months till the next IAVS conference... ... and just under 3 months until our CfP closes 🚨 For those still working on your proposals, no pressure! We look forward to hearing from you 💚 Submission guidelines, proposed topics, and more available at www.vegansociology.com/conference/

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Conference, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

Past Conferences Senses & Emotions 2025 Interrogating Capitalism 2024 Vegan Intersectionality 2023 Vegan Sociologies of Space and...

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Webinars for World Aquatic Animal Day, 3rd April 2026 🐟 'Unseen, Unprotected, and Underwater: Perspectives on Aquatic Animals' & 'From Objects to Subjects: Transforming the Way We See and Treat Aquatic Life' Sign up here: shorturl.at/UiNts

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

New blog post! ✍️ In 'Veganthropology: Defending Vegan Ethics Against Structural Speciesism' Annibal Franco presents 'veganthropology' as an alternative to anthropology, allowing nonhuman animals to "enter the scene as subjects of moral concern." Read more: shorturl.at/HsIYw

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Veganthropology: Defending Vegan Ethics Against Structural Speciesism, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

New blog post! ✍️ In 'The Milk Mustache Is Back: Trump, RFK Jr., and the Return of White Power Milk', Vasile Stănescu draws on the twisted ideologies of whiteness, masculinity, and national belonging underpinning pro-dairy propoganda in the U.S. - read here 👇 www.vegansociology.com/2026/02/18/t...

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Blog, International Association of Vegan Sociologists

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Multispecies Collective (Re)launch event! 'This will be an opportunity for (re)connection of friends, old and new, and for the forging of new connections in the spirit of multispecies flourishing' Event programme and tickets available via: shorturl.at/SA3X6

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(Re)launch Event | The Multispecies Collective

To mark the (re)launch of the Multispecies Collective, we invite you to join us (in person or online) for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and conversation over food and drink.

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International Association of Vegan Sociologists @vegansociology.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Upcoming Animals & Society Colloquium Series talk '𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲' 📆24th Feb 2026 📍Online! Register here: minnstate.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Shaping Empathy: How Speciesism is Socialized in Family Life. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Talk Description: This talk examines how children learn moral distinctions between different nonhuman animals through everyday family practices. Drawing on qualitative interviews with parents in multi...

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