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Chatter box RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

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World Horse Welfare calls for improved equine laws
World Horse Welfare calls for improved equine laws

It asks that new legislative commitments are extended to non-farming equines.
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Electroacupuncture shows promise for equine head shaking
Electroacupuncture shows promise for equine head shaking

Almost two-thirds of horses showed improvement after treatment.
NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award
NEF presents 2025 Sir Colin Spedding Award

 Di Arbuthnot was presented the award by the Princess Royal.
British Equestrian unveils sustainability strategy
British Equestrian unveils sustainability strategy

 The five year road map focuses on the guardianship of horses.
Norfolk equine centre closes amid strangles outbreak
Norfolk equine centre closes amid strangles outbreak

 The World Horse Welfare Farm has suspended all horse movements.
Horse sport welfare goes under the spotlight
Horse sport welfare goes under the spotlight

Equine sport leaders attend virtual conference.
Positive worm egg counts increase in UK horses
Positive worm egg counts increase in UK horses

Current treatment strategies could lead to anthelmintic resistance.
Study uncovers genes contributing to Thoroughbred fractures
Study uncovers genes contributing to Thoroughbred fractures

 Researchers identified 112 genes which regulate the bone matrix.
British Equestrian reflects on Horses For All strategy
British Equestrian reflects on Horses For All strategy

The campaign hopes to make equestrianism more accessible.
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RVC leads globally for Veterinary Science

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has retained its lead in Veterinary Science education in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

The college scored 100 for its Academic Reputation and increased its Employer Reputation to 91.7 points. It also maintained high scores for Citations per Paper and H-Index.

RVC says that its score recognises its students' employability and the institution's standing with employers. It also highlighted the impact that its graduates and alumni are making in the sector.

Stuart Reid CBE, president and principal of RVC, said: "We are dedicated to maintaining the teaching, learning and research that takes place at the RVC.

"I am delighted that the effort from all our staff and students has once again led to a great outcome in the QS rankings; it is a privilege we do not take for granted."

The full rankings can be found here.
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