Bachelor of Science with Honours (Animal Science) graduate

Research Assistant, Livestock Improvement Corporation

When Erin Quinn-Walsh visited Lincoln University she liked the layout of the campus and the friendly staff. “Students have the chance to get to know their lecturers at Lincoln, which is pretty special in my opinion. For me, it was this interaction that sealed the deal.”

Science was an obvious option for Erin and she decided to keep her course very broad in the first year to find out what best to choose as a major. “I enjoyed all of it and tailored my own course with an individual major to suit me. I also realised that I wanted to go the next step in science and completed an Honours year.”

During her final year Erin received the Pat Shannon Scholarship from the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) and, after a month’s work experience at the company, was offered a job as Research Assistant.

“At LIC I am involved in projects focusing on the improvement of venison and milk production. I manage growth data collected from a number of deer farms, analyse data and report results, and develop and implement research protocols. I also have a 50:50 share-milking position with my partner, where I milk cows, rear calves and make business decisions.”

Erin says that Lincoln provided her with sound scientific thinking processes and encouraged her to think outside the box. Adding to this she says that she enjoyed learning the theory in class and then getting in amongst it in the practical laboratory sessions. “The farms alongside the university are an invaluable resource and a great learning environment. You can learn all of the theory in the world, but until you see it in practice, there is a gap in your understanding. ”

“Lincoln is a great place to push your knowledge boundaries and excel.”

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