Louise Connelly

Louise Connelly is a Senior Lecturer in Academic Development at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh. She contributes to pedagogical advice, digital education resources, and curriculum innovation for the Animal Welfare Centre (incorporating The Jeanne Marchig International Centre for Animal Welfare Education). Her work spans e-professionalism, animals and society, research ethics, and digital citizenship, with a focus on AI and social media applications in veterinary and animal welfare education.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Religious Studies, University of Edinburgh (2012)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Education, University of Edinburgh (2014)
• Master of Science in Information Management & Library Studies, Robert Gordon University (2001)

Research Interests: Louise’s research explores intersections between academic development, digital pedagogy, and ethical implications of AI and social media in education. She investigates the societal and religious dimensions of animals, digital religion, and research ethics frameworks for online and AI-driven studies.

Scientific Awards

• CMVM Team Excellence Award (2025)

Advising and Grants: Louise supervises undergraduate and MSc research projects and has led multiple PTAS-funded initiatives, including 'Managing Your Digital Footprint' (2014–2015) and 'Developing research methods and data analysis course (RMDA)' (2018–2019). Her grants focus on digital citizenship, curriculum development, and student engagement.

Labs & Teams: Louise is affiliated with the Animal Welfare Centre, Human Ethical Review Committee (HERC), Staff Development (SupportEdu) Committee, and Career Development Committee (Education) at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.