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Dog's rare brain tumour removed through specialist surgery
The mass could have been fatal for the eight-year-old cocker spaniel.
The mass could have been fatal for the eight-year-old cocker spaniel.
New pig antibiotics to have biosecurity focus
The sector aims to break the cycle that drives antibiotic use.
The sector aims to break the cycle that drives antibiotic use.
RUMA CA&E releases Antibiotic Amnesty 2024 results
The results were shared at this year's BSAVA Congress.
The results were shared at this year's BSAVA Congress.
World Horse Welfare calls for improved equine laws
It asks that new legislative commitments are extended to non-farming equines.
It asks that new legislative commitments are extended to non-farming equines.
Tim Hutchinson elected as RCVS junior vice-president
Mr Hutchinson will take on the role at RCVS' AGM in July.
Mr Hutchinson will take on the role at RCVS' AGM in July.
Comedy Wildlife Awards open for entries
The competition is open to novices, amateurs and professionals.
The competition is open to novices, amateurs and professionals.
Applications open for MMI research grants
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.
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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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.
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.
