Animal Behaviour Centre

Members of the ABC focus on researching fundamental and applied aspects of animal behaviour, animal welfare, human-animal interactions and One Welfare

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

New research from the ABC shows that rabbit and small rodent owners in the UK have the capability and motivation to ensure good animal welfare but need better access to suitable housing #animalwelfare #rabbit #guineapig #rat #hamster

[Dr Grace Carroll @GraceACarroll]

New paper out: Small mammal owners’ experiences of housing challenges & welfare. 🐇🐹🐭
Collaboration with @Hartpury & @The_Blue_Cross
Using COM-B, we found that physical opportunity is the main barrier - owners need better access to suitable housing https://t.co/o3E1mPdQaT

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

Are you a farmer based in Northern Ireland? Tell us about your experiences with climate adaption @GraceACarroll #ClimateAction #farming @QUBIGFS @QUBbioscience

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

In an article for @ConversationUK, @GraceACarroll reviews a new article on the genetics of cat behaviour https://t.co/Gk4vcGRAoL #cats #Genetics @QUBPsych

[Dr Grace Carroll @GraceACarroll]

DClin student Ben Cairns talking to the News Letter about his research on farmer mental wellbeing at the Balmoral show. Ben will be talking to farmers all week @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych @balmoralshow #farmermentalhealth https://t.co/RH8eKxn6iV

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

Farmers - what impacts your mental wellbeing most? See us at the @QUBPsych @QUBelfast stand at the @balmoralshow and have your say #MentalHealth #farmers

[QUB - School of Psychology @QUBPsych]

Dogs and cats are starting to look alike — and it’s our fault 🐶🐱 Domestication and human preferences are shaping their faces in similar ways. To learn more, read the new The Conversation article by Dr @GraceACarroll from @QUBPsych 👉 https://t.co/o2nFR8INWL
#Cats #Dogs #LoveQUB

[QUB - School of Psychology @QUBPsych]

Can cats make good therapy animals? 🐱It’s complicated. Their calming presence is real—but so are their quirks. To learn more, read the new The Conversation article by Dr @GraceACarroll from @QUBPsych at https://t.co/F6dX269fjy

#Cats #LoveQUB

[QUB - School of Psychology @QUBPsych]

@QUBpsych enjoyed a talk from Dr Alison Burrell from Animal Health Ireland as part of our ongoing Seminar Series. Allision's work highlights the application of health psychology theory and practice to veterinary medicine.

#LoveQUB #HealthPsychology #Animals

[Dr Grace Carroll @GraceACarroll]

Our Animal Behaviour Centre annual Christmas coffee @QUB_ABC Here's to a productive 2025 🐷🦈🐴🐮 special congrats to @alainamacri on successfully defending her PhD thesis 🎓🥳#AnimalWelfare @QUBPsych

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

Heard of the 'bully cat' @GraceACarroll takes a look at this new mutant breed and the animal welfare problems that come with IT @QUBPsych #AnimalWelfare #cats https://t.co/BdpIlA4uAn

[Dr Grace Carroll @GraceACarroll]

Do cats grieve? I review the latest evidence plus an interesting fact that adds to the 'cats would eat you if you die' debate https://t.co/tL7dTb1srY @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych

[Luis Andres Gonzalez Gracia @gonzaluisandres]

🧵(1/2) And it's a wrap! #isae2024 is over, my first meeting ever after 15 years of dreaming to be in one. @DarosRuan and team did a monumental job. I'll take home knowledge, friends and beautiful memories.

[Seun @os_iyas]

Opening today’s meeting at #ISAE2024 is an interesting plenary talk by Prof. Joao H. C. Costa on ‘Precision livestock management to individualized management.

It’s so great learning about the importance of studying individual animals.
@appliedethology @isaeawa

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

@GraceACarroll speaks to David Astle on ABC radio Melbourne about the cat-human relationship. Listen back here (2:07:00) - https://t.co/WcW6jexgQU @QUBelfast #CatsLover #CatsAreFamily

[Queen's University Belfast 🎓 @QUBelfast]

QI: Why does my cat meow?

That’s a great question, Eddie! Over to our #AnimalBehaviour and Welfare expert, @GraceACarroll from @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych, to explain.

Read more from Dr Carroll about the evolution of cat and human communication here: https://t.co/0ycHpHC4DA

#LoveQUB #LoveQUBResearch #CatBehaviour #Cats #Psychology @ConversationUK

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

Why do cats meow at humans more than each other? A piece written for @ConversationUK by @GraceACarroll https://t.co/nTp1MUicc1 #cats #psychology @QUBelfast @QUBPsych

[Dr Grace Carroll @GraceACarroll]

Come see the School of Psychology Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC @QUBPsych Pig farmers, come for a chat! 🐷

[Animal Behaviour Centre @QUB_ABC]

@d_christianrose @SkylarkHolly such a good speaker!

[Arnott Lab @Arnottlab_qub]

Great plenary talk kicking us off this morning from @SkylarkHolly discussing how understanding human behaviour and decision-making can improve animal welfare #AWRN2024 @QUB_ABC @QUBIGFS @QUBbioscience

[Arnott Lab @Arnottlab_qub]

Penultimate talk of the day from @UrjaThakrar discussing the need for welfare scientists to collaborate with environmental scientists within aquaculture #AWRN2024