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Vet students unveil new rainbow crossing in support of LGBT+ community
Vet students from Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine unveiled the colourful crossing  with the help of some four-legged friends.

Crossing demonstrates University of Nottingham’s commitment to diversity

Zebra crossings at the University of Nottingham have been given a colourful makeover in support of LGBT History Month.


Each zebra crossing features the same rainbow colours used in the Pride flag, with the addition of black and brown stripes to mark the relationship between the LGBT+ and black and multi-ethnic (BME) communities.


The most recent crossing was installed at the University’s Sutton Bonington campus, where staff and students from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science celebrated the occasion - together with some four-legged friends.


Professor Sarah Sharples, pro-vice-Chancellor for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, said the rainbow crossings demonstrate the university’s strong commitment to diversity and reinforce its relationship with Nottingham City Council.

“The suggestion for the crossings came directly from our Students’ Union and we were delighted to be able to work together with them to make these crossings a reality,” she said.

“Our Nottingham campuses are a key part of the experience of being a University of Nottingham student or staff member, and I know that for me when I see them, the crossings will remind me of the University’s support for our LGBTQ+ students and staff, and our commitment towards equality, diversity and inclusion which will make the university better for us all.”

The University of Nottingham said the crossings are designed to highlight efforts to make those from minority backgrounds more visible on its campuses. The initiative is also designed to challenge the barriers that those students may face, it said.

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Vets to run marathon for World Animal Protection

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 Two recently graduated veterinary surgeons will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for the charity World Animal Protection.

Alex Bartlett and Maeve O'Neill plan to run the race together if they are given the same start times.

Dr O'Neill said: "You're always limited in what you can do to help animals, so it is nice to raise money for a charity that helps animals around the world."

Dr Bartlett added: "I have never run a marathon before and am excited to run my first one for such a good cause!"

Both Dr Bartlett and Dr O'Neill have fundraising pages online. 

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BSAVA releases new Guide to Procedures

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA) has published a new edition of its Guide to Procedures for Small Animal Practice.

It has added four new procedures; cystostomy tube placement, endotracheal intubation, point-of-care ultrasound and wet-to-dry dressings.

BSAVA says that it is an essential step-by-step guide to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in practice. The textbook includes new images and illustrations, as well as high-definition videos for use prior to procedures.

Nick Bexfield and Julia Riggs, editors of the new edition, said: "We have built upon the success of the previous editions by responding to the feedback received from the BSAVA readership, and hope this new guide helps to further increase the confidence and accuracy with which these procedures are performed."

Print copies are available in the BSAVA store, with a digital version in the BSAVA library.