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Veterinary nurses set to celebrate at CQ graduation
cq scrolls and badges
Renowned anatomist and biological anthropologist, Professor Alice Roberts, has been announced as this year’s keynote speaker.
Graduates will hear an inspiring keynote speech by Alice Roberts
 
Veterinary nursing graduates will celebrate their hard work and achievements at the 2017 Central Qualifications Graduation and Awards ceremony in Westminster.

Together with members of the teaching teams, graduates will be presented with ceremonial CQ badges and scrolls with their families and friends in attendance. Thanks to the support of staff from 12 colleges and more than 400 veterinary practices, even more students are expected to join the veterinary nursing profession this year.

Central Qualifications has been instrumental in advancing veterinary education and training and is set to announce additional qualifications later this year.

The graduation and awards ceremony will take place at Central Hall in Westminster on 10 June. It is a celebration of the hard work of veterinary nurses who have qualified during the course of the academic year.

Renowned anatomist and biological anthropologist, Professor Alice Roberts, has been announced as this year’s keynote speaker. An engaging public speaker, Professor Roberts has written popular science books and presented countless television programmes. She is set to give an inspirational speech to graduates as they embark upon the next exciting stage in their career paths.

For further information please contact: enquiries@cqual.org   

 

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RCVS Knowledge appoints Veterinary Evidence editor-in-chief

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 RCVS Knowledge has welcomed Professor Peter Cockcroft as editor-in-chief for Veterinary Evidence.

A world-renowned expert in evidence-based veterinary medicine, Prof Cockcroft will lead the strategic development and editorial quality of the open-access journal. He was previously in the role from 2017-2020.

Katie Mantell, CEO of RCVS Knowledge, said: "We are excited about the extensive knowledge of evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical veterinary research that Peter brings, and we look forward to working with him over this next phase of the journal's development." 

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Defra to host bluetongue webinar for vets

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) will be hosting a webinar for veterinary professional on bluetongue on Thursday, 25 April 2024.

Topics covered will include the transmission cycle, pathology and pathogenesis, clinical signs (including signs seen in recent BTV-3 cases in the Netherlands), and control and prevention.

The session, which will take place from 6pm to 7.30pm, is part of Defra's 'Plan, Prevent and Protect' webinar series, which are hosted by policy officials, epidemiologists and veterinary professionals from Defra and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. The bluetongue session will also feature insights from experts from The Pirbright Institute.

Those attending will have the opportunity to ask questions. Places on the webinar can be booked online.