Kirsty Blair

Thesis title: Livestock Futures: The role of framing in informing transformational pathways

  • Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Edinburgh
  • School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh

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Background

Kirsty Blair is a PhD student in the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems and the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focuses on the role of framing in shaping transformative pathways within the livestock sector. She has made notable contributions to the field, including serving as the lead author on "Worldviews, Values, and Perspectives Towards the Future of the Livestock Sector" (Agriculture and Human Values, 2023), and co-authoring on the papers "Sustainable Livestock Systems: Anticipating Demand-Side Challenges" (Animal, 2021) and "Who is responsible for fixing the food system? A framing analysis of media reactions to the UK's National Food Strategy" (British Food Journal, 2024). Kirsty's current research explores the topics, trends, and spatial distribution of sustainable livestock futures literature, as well as media and social media framing of livestock narratives.

Prior to her PhD, Kirsty completed an MScR in Human Geography at the University of Edinburgh and an MEnv in Sustainability and Environmental Management at the University of Leeds, including a year abroad at the University of Adelaide, Australia. Additionally, Kirsty gained practical experience at Leeds City Council, where she was involved in training, developing guidance, and conducting public engagement for climate emergency initiatives. She also worked as a Research Fellow at the Royal Veterinary College, conducting a media analysis of the UK’s National Food Strategy, including policy implication for UK food systems. 

 

Global Academy Primary Supervisor: Prof. Dominic Moran

Global Academy Co Supervisor: Dr Peter Alexander

Global Academy Co Supervisor: Prof. Geoff Simm

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