The core teaching staff for the programme are listed below. We have a number of internationally recognised experts in their field contributing to the teaching of many aspects of the programme. Name Role Dr Laura Dixon, BSc, PhD Programme Director, MSc International Animal Welfare, Ethics and Law SRUC Lecturer and researcher in animal behaviour & welfare view profile Miguel Somarriba Soley DVM, MSc AABW, AFHEA, PhD Deputy Programme Director view profile Wendy Watson, BSc.(Hons), MSc., PhD Candidate Programme Co-ordinator view profile Marie Rowland BSc, MSc AABW, PhD Programme Co-ordinator (part-time) Dr Rick D’Eath, BSc PhD SRUC Animal Welfare Research Scientist and Lecturer view profile Professor Cathy Dwyer, PhD Team leader of the Animal Behaviour and Welfare team at SRUC view profile Professor Marie Haskell, BSc, PhD SRUC Lecturer and Researcher in Animal Behaviour and Welfare view profile Dr Susan Jarvis, BSc, PhD SRUC Lecturer and Researcher in Animal Behaviour and Welfare. Programme Director of the on campus taught MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare view profile Professor Alistair Lawrence, BSc, PhD Head of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at SRUC view profile Mike Radford, LLB, OBE University of Aberdeen. Lecturer/Specialist in Animal Welfare Law view profile Professor Peter Sandoe, MA, D.Phil University of Copenhagen. Researcher and Lecturer in ethical issues relating to animals, biotechnology and food production view profile Dr Simon Turner, PhD SRUC Lecturer and Researcher in Animal Science, Welfare and Genetics view profile Jo White MSc Animal Welfare Policy consultant view profile Associated partners WSPA The World Society for the Protection of Animals exists to tackle animal cruelty across the globe. We work directly with animals and with the people and organisations that can ensure animals are treated with respect and compassion. WSPA Scotland's Rural College Scotland's Rural College is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation supporting the development of rural communities and industries. Scotland's Rural College IFAW The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) rescue individual animals, protect entire populations and preserve precious habitats. They provide effective animal protection solutions delivered with intelligence, compassion and integrity. IFAW Trusted partners Animals Asia Animals Asia is an Asian-focused registered charity with headquarters in Hong Kong and offices in Australia, China, Germany, Italy, the UK and USA, as well as Moon Bear Rescue Centres in China and Vietnam. Animals Asia This article was published on 2024-09-02