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Alistair Lawrence

b. 1954

Scottish ethologist

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About Alistair Lawrence

Born 1954. Alistair Lawrence is an ethologist.

Alistair B. Lawrence (born 1954) is an ethologist. He currently holds a joint chair in animal behaviour and welfare at Scotland's Rural College and the University of Edinburgh.

Education Lawrence graduated from the University of St Andrews with a degree in zoology.

Career In 1995 he received the RSPCA/BSAS award for innovative developments in animal welfare for his 'outstanding contribution to animal welfare research'.

He has published extensively throughout his career.

Lawrence is a past secretary of the International Society for Applied Ethology and is a supporter of Compassion in World Farming. He has served on the UK Farm Animal Welfare Committee and has been appointed to the council of the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare.

With Aubrey Manning he oversees the David Wood-Gush Trust Fund that set up and supports the annual Wood-Gush lecture.

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Important facts

Born
1954
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Ethologist
Education
University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, Strathallan School
Employers
University of Edinburgh
Awards
British Society of Animal Science; Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Alistair Lawrence?

Scottish ethologist

When was Alistair Lawrence born?

Alistair Lawrence was born in 1954.

What is Alistair Lawrence's occupation?

Alistair Lawrence is an ethologist.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Alistair Lawrence

· Wikidata: Q27663400

· DBpedia: Alistair Lawrence

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