معرفی
Linda Greening is a Researcher in the Equine Department at Hartpury University, specializing in equine welfare, behavior, and sleep patterns. She holds a DPhil in Equine Nocturnal Behaviour from the University of the West of England (UWE) and additional qualifications including a PGCHE, MSc, and BSc in Equine Science. Her research focuses on stereotypic behaviors, welfare assessment, environmental enrichment, and the impact of lighting on equine sleep quality.
- Education:
- DPhil: Applied quantification of equine sleep behavior (UWE, 2023)
- PGCHE: Impact of graduate development programs (2022)
- MSc: Rider competition anxiety and performance (2021)
- BSc: Complementary therapies in UK equine care (2020)
- External Roles:
- Welfare Advisory Board member, Morris Animal Foundation (2022–present)
- Chair, Equity Diversity Inclusivity and Accessibility Committee, International Society for Applied Ethology (2021–present)
Her work emphasizes the intersection of animal welfare, environmental design, and educational equity. Recent projects include LED lighting's impact on horse sleep (2022) and diversity initiatives in academic settings (2021–2024). She has received the 2013 UWESU Student Led Teaching Award and contributed to 44+ publications.
Key research areas include circadian rhythms, sleep quality indices for non-human animals, and equine cognitive functions. She has advised on welfare policies for the NEWC Code of Practice and collaborated with organizations like BERF and Glwyndr University.
