Louise Mitchell

Louise Mitchell is a Lecturer in Rural Planning and Environmental Assessment at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), part of the University of Edinburgh. She holds a PhD from the University of Salford, an MSc in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Edinburgh, and a BSc in Sustainable Environmental Management from SRUC.

Teaching & Leadership

• Module Lead for Planning and Development, Professional Software Applications, Rural Land Use, Environmental Management Systems, Rural Planning and Environmental Assessment, and Action for Biodiversity.
• Coordinated cross-campus initiatives like SEEDABLE (Sustainable, Active, Blended, Enterprising) curriculum reform (2023–2024).
• External validation coordinator for program revalidation (2024).

Research Focus

Her work integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to explore:

• Human-environment interactions and public health.
• Social prescriptions, green/blue infrastructure, and sustainable urban planning.
• Community-led initiatives like the Community Buddies program (Senior Milan Welfare Association).

Awards & Recognition

• Highly Commended for Excellence in Teaching (2024).
• Multiple grants secured (e.g., £52k Peel Land & Property Grant, £4k British Science Association partnership).

Grants & Collaborations

Collaborates with:

• British Science Association on aging and science engagement.
• Scottish Universities Green Infrastructure Research (SUGIR) group.

Labs & Teams

Supervises PhD projects on community-led marine citizen science and urban green infrastructure. Active in SRUC’s Rural Economy and Environment Department.