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New Veterinary Education Centre for Aberystwyth students
"Opening the School and the new facilities has been incredibly exciting for all of us" - Professor Darrell Abernathy, Head of Aberystwyth's School of Veterinary Science.

Images of the facilities have been released for the first time. 

The first images of Aberystwyth University's School of Veterinary Science have been released.

Wales' only School of Veterinary Science, the school welcomed its first cohort of students in September 2021.

Located on Aberystwyth University's Penglais campus, the new Veterinary Education Centre features brand new anatomy and study facilities, and was an investment of over £2 million.

Professor Darrell Abernathy, Head of Aberystwyth University's School of Veterinary Science commented on the new facilities: “The commitment of staff and students in our first year has been excellent.

“Opening the School and the new facilities has been incredibly exciting for all of us. The efforts and support of so many people and organisations has helped realise this – thanks ever so much to them all.

“After so much hard work by staff at both Aberystwyth University and the Royal Veterinary College in preparing for the start of the course, it’s a great feeling for us all to see our students are now here studying.

“They are benefitting enormously from the skills of the new staff team and the significant investment in the new facilities.”

Aberystwyth's new veterinary degree, a collaboration with the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), is a five year course in which students will spend two years at Aberystwyth University, and three years at the RVC's Hawkshead campus in Hertfordshire.

 

Image (C) Aberystwyth University

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RCVS announces 1CPD app update

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 The RCVS has announced a new version of its 1CPD mobile app, with enhanced features for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to record their continuing professional development.

The mobile app includes a new 'what would you like to do?' shortcut for frequent tasks, a notification badge, and the ability to scan a QR code from the home screen to easily record an activity.

Users will be prompted to update the app from the App Store or Google Play the next time they log in. For more information, visit RCVS.org.uk 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.