Heather Bray

Dr Heather Bray is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Western Australia. She specializes in Science Communication, focusing on community attitudes toward science in food production and farm animal welfare. She coordinates the Master of Science Communication program and teaches at undergraduate levels. Her research emphasizes improving stakeholder trust in the agri-food system.

• Education: PhD (Veterinary Science, University of Sydney), Graduate Diploma (Science Communication, Central Queensland University), Bachelor (Science in Agriculture, University of Sydney)

Her research explores genetically-modified crops, food ethics, and public engagement strategies. She has secured grants including the CRC NZE Ag project and Mine Pit Lake Assessment initiatives. Awards include UWA and Faculty of Science Citations for student learning contributions.

Media engagements include ABC radio interviews and podcast features on topics like gene technology and meat consumption. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects, such as coastal ecology studies and transdisciplinary sustainability research.