Darcy Bornemann

Career Overview

I have been teaching for 15 years across business and sciences. Originally from the USA, and prior to teaching in the university sector I was a professional horse trainer, riding instructor, and groom. In addition to Hartpury University have worked for the Royal Agricultural University, INTO University Partnerships, and continue to do sessional work with the University of Gloucestershire in marketing and business.

Teaching and supervision

My specialism is consumer motivation for animal ownership and interdisciplinary approaches to education. My experience in both animal science and subjects of sociology, psychology, and social psychology within business mean I support learning and research across disciplines; especially the human side of human-animal interactions. The interdisciplinary nature is at the forefront of understanding positive and continued interaction between animals, individuals, and societies.

Animals in Society - Module Leader
Human Animal Bond - Module Leader
Human Behaviour Change for Animals - Teaching Team
Animals in Education - Teaching Team
Psychology related to Consumer Behaviour - Teaching Team
Research Methods - Specialising in Qualitative and Reflection - Teaching Team
Postgraduate Research Project - Supervisor
Ethics Committee
Review PhD progression

Other teaching - consumer behaviour, communications, principles of marketing, business research methods, and strategic marketing

Research interests

My research interest is primarily the human side of human-animal interaction and human-human interaction in animal contexts (i.e. practitioner to owner). However, I work across the spectrum of human-animal interactions.