Nicola Clements Rolfe

Nicola's PhD is in "Communicating science effectively to UK veterinary surgeons". This mixed-methods research investigates the information-seeking behaviours, motivations, and professional identities of UK veterinary surgeons through a real-world case study, a national survey, and grounded theory interviews to develop a framework for information dissemination. She is part-time and self-funded.

With a long-term interest in domestic rabbit health and welfare, Nicola has undertaken research projects on rabbit behaviour and parasites. She has contributed chapters on rabbit welfare to textbooks. She is also interested in ethics. Having worked across various industries during her career, including teaching, Nicola has developed an understanding of how effective communication can have an impact on outcomes. Her goal is to use this knowledge to improve links between research and practice.

Animal Behaviour, Animal Welfare, Anthrozoology, Ethics, Human-Animal Bond, Rabbits, Rabbit Behaviour, Rabbit Nutrition, Rabbit Welfare, Rabbit Parasites, Science Communication, Shelter Medicine, Veterinary Communication, Veterinary Education