Biography 

Liz is a Teaching Fellow in Agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University, responsible for the development of teaching resources for international partnership programmes.

She has an extensive practical background in the agricultural industry, having worked full-time in dairy and mixed farming before transitioning into further education teaching in 2017. Throughout her academic career, she has maintained active involvement in commercial dairy systems, combining teaching with ongoing industry practice.

Her experience spans programme leadership, internal verification, and curriculum development, alongside contributions to Pearson agriculture specifications and farm auditing work. She completed an MRes in Agriculture and Animal Science at Harper Adams University, undertaken alongside continued practical farm work.

Her expertise centres on dairy herd and youngstock management, with a strong focus on applied livestock systems, bridging industry practice with agricultural education.

 

Research

Liz’s research interests focus on dairy cattle, with particular emphasis on animal health, welfare, and sustainable herd management.

Her undergraduate dissertation explored the economic impact of starling populations on dairy herds, while her MRes research investigated behavioural indicators of Johne’s disease using wearable sensor technologies.

Her broader interests include improving practical approaches to disease management, supporting sustainable dairy systems, and enhancing communication between the agricultural sector and the public. She is also interested in improving the accessibility of agricultural systems and processes, including reducing administrative complexity and supporting farmers with diverse learning needs.