Dr Kirsty Hughes
Research Assistant (Veterinary Medical Education)
Contact details
Address
- Street
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The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and The Roslin Institute
Easter Bush Campus
Midlothian - City
- Post code
- EH25 9RG
Background
I qualified as a veterinary surgeon from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in 2007 with an Intercalated BSc (Hons) in Microbiology and Infection (2004-2005). I then worked in private practice prior to returning to the R(D)SVS in 2008 to pursue a Master of Science by Research in Veterinary Education. My Masters research was focussed on veterinary students’ expectations and experience of academic feedback.
Following my PhD at the Scottish Rural College (SRUC) and the University of York where I investigated the transmission of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in cattle I returned to work at the R(D)SVS in my current role as a Research Assistant in Veterinary Medical Education. My work involves a number of areas of educational research including the student experience, assessment and feedback, e-learning and student and staff wellbeing.
During my secondment to IAD 2014-2015 I further developed my interest in researching and effecting change in learning and teaching and the student experience.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, The University of Edinburgh Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours), The University of Edinburgh The role of a novel poxvirus protein in protecting against apoptosis Master of Research, The University of Edinburgh Exploring Student Perceptions of Academic Feedback in Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of York Understanding patterns of Escherichia coli O157:H7 shedding and colonisation in cattle and their role in transmission
Professional Qualifications
Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, FHEA
Collaborative Activity
Secondment to the The Institute for Academic Development, The University of Edinburgh between January 2014 and December 2015. Key contact: Dr Neil Lent
Responsibilities & affiliations
Co-convenor of R(D)SVS Human Ethical Review Committee (HERC)
Provide educational research support to students and staff
EdTA/FHEA mentor through IAD and R(D)SVS
Mentor veterinary undergraduates applying for AFHEA fellowship.
Postgraduate teaching
Professional & Clinical Skills 1
All Years
Professional Development
Research summary
Veterinary education, the student experience, assessment and feedback, student wellbeing, e-learning, educational research methods, staff development.