Josh Jowitt

25th Feb (not March!) I'll be doing a thing

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Fundamental Rights for Non-Humans

📖 @hartpublishing.bsky.social has published 'Fundamental Rights for Non-Humans' edited by John Adenitire (@qmul.bsky.social) and @raffaelfasel.bsky.social (@jesuscollegecam.bsky.social) which probes the growing phenomenon of non-human rights.

Read more:🔗https://bit.ly/4aFy6CL

People in Holes: A Low-Quality Movie

Oatly banned from using word ‘milk’ to market plant-based products in UK Supreme court makes ruling after Swedish firm’s long-running battle with trade association Dairy UK

The meaning of words is to be decided not by their use, usefulness, or history, but by their commercial benefit to the most powerful lobby groups. I have a recipe for almond milk in a cookbook from 1226. It has been used as a term in English for hundreds of years.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Come hear me stir up some controversy* next month with my take on the evidence for insect sentience.

*or not, depending on your point of view.

Social Ties in Animal Politics: Mutuality Beyond Humanity Social and political relationships constitute the foundation of our shared communities. Yet, scholars working in the field of animal politics have not had these social ties as their primary focus. The...

Conference announcement/CFP:

Social Ties in Animal Politics: Mutuality Beyond Humanity
University of Sheffield
8-9 September 2026

This is the latest installment in the long-running Animal Politics series. Abstracts due 12 June. Spread the word!

Interested in winning a cash prize for your writing? Our Centre is still accepting essays for our 2026 Essay Competition!

If you're a university or secondary/high school student, this is a great opportunity to explore questions on animal rights law through research and writing. 🧑‍💻 (1/2)

Seminar Agency between Biology and Philosophy 2025/2026 Here, you will find the 2025-2026 programme, and general information about our seminar. The introductory post can be found here.ProgrammeThis year, we will meet each second Wednesday of each month, fr...

The next session of our transdisciplinary (biology-philosophy) seminar on Agency will take place next Wednesday. Marek Špinka will talk about play in nonhuman animals,
and I expect it to be super cool ! 😎

More info here :
www.animalinventiveness.com/post/seminar...

The researchers in his piece never question the premise that AI supports learning, only assert it. At no point do they ask whether the ways students use AI lead to increased knowledge or the development of any skills besides in using AI. Yet more: ‘it’s here so we must use it’ garbage.

It was not going well.

PhD Scholarship

My Centre is a unique place to do a PhD in Philosophy, because you can be in constant contact with experts in veterinary medicine, psychology, zoology and policy and be part of a team united by a shared interest in animal minds. We now have our 1st ever PhD scholarship: www.lse.ac.uk/sentience/phd

Happy #Imbolc, ushered in by Brigid and her hare. Nature is stirring, there’s a full moon. The winter is ebbing away. The seeds scattered last year are waking up. Pat yourself on the back , you’ve made it through another winter.

Technology, Health, and Law in Life and Death This book brings together leading global scholars to examine the legal, ethical and social implications of biotechnological innovations in healthcare throughout…

I have a chapter on ectogestation and reproductive justice out in this new edited collection on Technology, Health, and Law in Life and Death 👇 www.bloomsbury.com/uk/technolog...

Meet Veronika, the first cow known to engage in flexible, multipurpose tool use A pet cow named Veronika uses tools in a surprisingly sophisticated way—possibly because she has been allowed to live her best life

A pet cow named Veronika uses tools in a surprisingly sophisticated way—possibly because she has been allowed to live her best life

History made. 🐘 Pennsylvania has issued its first-ever habeas corpus order for a nonhuman animal. Judge Mary C. McGinley has advanced the NhRPs lawsuit on behalf of the Pittsburgh Zoo elephants. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45MlTuf

Public Law (@publiclaw.bsky.social) A Thomson Reuters journal publishing research on public law: https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/en-gb/products/public-law. This account is maintained by the editors: public.law@durham.ac.uk

The January 2026 issue of @publiclaw.bsky.social is now available on Westlaw. Analysis pieces from @erinferguson.bsky.social on the Tortoise Media and Sammut decisions; Dan Meagher on the interaction of art and non-discrimination law; and @diggorybailey.bsky.social on use of explanatory notes ...

First cup of tea: the day’s instruction book is opened.

Congrats, Sara!

Oakwell stadium. Barnsley town centre in background

Nowt says 'peak Barnsley' like going 2-0 up at home against Mansfield within 13minutes, only to end up losing 2-3.

You reds.

The Best of Neon 2025:
The value of reading.

🚨🚨 Call for papers!!! 🚨🚨
Together with @jenhendry.bsky.social, I am excited to ask for contributions to a special issue of the Journal of Comparative Law, dedicated to the legacy of the late and wonderful William Twining. Full details to follow:

Abandoned 60ft barge found drifting down River Witham near Boston The barge was secured by members of the public after travelling more than four miles (7km).

The Curse of Bullseye: Champion of Champions

View from window over mouth of Tyne. South Shields pier visible with boat sailing out of estuary. Sun rising so yellow/orange skies on horizon.

Mornin'

Why Look at Animals? with Jo-Anne McArthur and Zed Nelson - Kairos Thursday December 11th, 6.30 for 7pm How can contemporary photography, by focussing on our broken bonds with animals and the rest of the natural world, help drive a paradigm shift in our priorities an...

If you‘re in London on the 11th December, there’s a great event exploring the role of photography in building empathy towards nonhuman animals. I can really recommend events at this venue, it’s a wonderful space: www.kairos.london/event/why-lo...

Test. Cricket.

If you work on animals and AI, consider submitting an abstract to this excellent special issue in the Journal of Ethics, co-ordinated by the no-less-excellent Catia Faria (UCM) and Yip Fai Tse (NUS). Reposts also appreciated: link.springer.com/collections/...

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Clarification: Zoe's birthday, not mine.

Malham cove. Limestone cliff face framed by hawthorne trees

Limestone pavement at top of Malham cove looking out over valley below. Fine rain causing haze.

Dry valley. Steep glacial valley with drystone wall running through centr

River aire flowing through a valley surrounded by mossy trees at dusk

Birthday weekend with @whiterxbbit.bsky.social in Malham

The Edinburgh Europa Institute has just put out a call for papers for its annual PhD/ECR Workshop, which will take place in April 2026. The theme for this year is ‘Defending the Union’ and the deadline to submit your abstract is Jan 30th. You can find more details below- feel free to share/repost!