Dr Jill MacKay

Dr. Jill MacKay is an animal behaviour and welfare researcher affiliated with Scotland's Rural College. Her research interests focus on human-animal interactions, animal personality, and effective science communication across diverse audiences. As a contributor to the University of Edinburgh/SRUC Animal Behaviour and Welfare MOOC, she is dedicated to enhancing understanding of animal welfare through education. Dr. MacKay actively shares her insights on animal welfare science and communication through her blog, FluffySciences. She teaches the course Animal Behaviour and Welfare, where she aims to engage learners in the complexities of animal behavior and promote best practices in welfare.