About
Victoria Pendry is a Senior Lecturer at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), specializing in Rural Land Use, Environment & Countryside. She has over 14 years of experience in teaching and project management within the sector, with a focus on wildlife conservation and blended learning strategies. Based at the Elmwood Campus, she leads the Wildlife and Conservation Management programme, modernizing curricula through innovative teaching approaches and industry partnerships.
Education:
- M.Sc. Countryside Management, University of Glasgow (2021)
- PGDip, University of Dundee (2011)
- Bachelor's Degree, The Open University (2007)
Research & Teaching: Her work emphasizes conservation practices, landscape management, and digital education tools. During the pandemic, she pioneered an online teaching platform to maintain student engagement. She actively mentors staff and students, prioritizing welfare and professional development.
Key Contributions: Revived the HNC Wildlife and Conservation Management course at Elmwood Campus, fostering industry collaboration and modern pedagogical methods. Serves as a Digital Champion, driving technological integration in rural education.
