Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 4th September 2018
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

RVC signs agreement with University of Nicosia
RVC principle Professor Stuart Reid and Professor Andreas Charalambous, executive dean at the University of Nicosia Medical School.

Move will see creation of Cyprus’ first veterinary school

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has signed an agreement with the University of Nicosia to deliver two new bachelor degrees in veterinary medicine in Cyprus.

The move will see the creation of Cyprus’ first veterinary school, which will take in its first influx of students in September 2020. Undergraduates will be able to choose between a five-year course and a four-year accelerated course.  

RVC principle Professor Stuart Reid and Professor Andreas Charalambous, executive dean at the University of Nicosia Medical School, signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the University of Nicosia Medical School on Thursday (30 August).

“The RVC is delighted to be establishing a partnership with our colleagues in Cyprus and to contribute to the advance of animal health expertise in the region,” said Professor Reid. “We have a strong commitment to the One Health approach and together I am sure we can build on the success of the University of Nicosia’s Medical School to create an exceptional new veterinary programme.”

Professor Andreas Charalambous added: “We are proud to be entering a partnership with the Royal Veterinary College, one of the finest institutions for veterinary education in the world. The new Veterinary School in Cyprus will be modelled on the University of Nicosia’s Medical School to ensure that it becomes a regional and international centre of education and research that follows international quality assurance criteria.”
 
He continued: “The new Veterinary School will also have significant economic and social benefits. In addition to the education of students, veterinarians will be offered continuing professional development, and farmers will be provided with the tools they need to maintain the health of their animals and to ensure higher productivity.

“In our commitment to the One Health agenda, we will work closely with all stakeholders to improve the public’s awareness of animal rights and to protect and preserve healthy ecosystems, which will safeguard the health of both animals and humans.”

Image (C) RVC

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

News Story 1
 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
New form for online veterinary medicines retailers

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has produced a new online form for retailers wishing to sell veterinary medicines on the internet.

The form replace the previous Word version and is part of the VMD's ongoing commitment to digitise its processes. Anyone retailing prescription medicines online, including POM-V, POM-VPS and NFA-VPS categories, is lawfully required to register with the VMD before trading.

The change only applies to new applicants. Retailers already listed on the VMD's Register of Online Retailers or registered under the Accredited Internet Retailer Scheme (AIRS) do not need to do anything.