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RVC offers PhD studentships in Food Systems
Food Systems is a growing area of RVC research.

Applications close on 23 January 2023.

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has opened applications for four PhD studentships in Food Systems.

Although animal health and welfare research is what the RVC is best-known for, the broader social, human health and environmental impacts of food production.

Students under the studentships will be supported by the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training, of which the RVC has been an active member since its creation. 

Four studentships are available at the RVC, and interested parties have until 23 January 2023 to submit an application.

Aimed at graduates with a strong interest in multi-disciplinary research and interdisciplinary food systems perspectives, the graduate programme lasts for 4 years. 

Further information on the cohort now open for applications can be found on the Centre for Doctoral Training website. An online information session will be held on Tuesday 10 January 2023 for prospective applicants.

Professor of Animal Welfare at the RVC, Christine Nicol explained: “Studying at the RVC will provide you with a deep understanding of systems thinking. 

“You will work alongside global research leaders in animal health and welfare and take part in research and discussions about the ethics, human health, and environmental impacts of including animals in food systems. We will support you all the way!”


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Voting opens for BEVA Council

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 Eligible members of BEVA will be able to vote for their Council team until Monday, 17 August 2026. Members will have received an election email on 17 July.

There are five candidates standing for four available places on Council. They are:

  • Alexandre Triguino
  • Angela Jones
  • Beth Bryant
  • Holly Rees
  • Hugh Somerville
Full profiles for each candidate can be found on the BEVA website

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Government releases latest bluetongue statistics

APHA has confirmed the number of bluetongue cases that have been logged in the UK since 1 July 2026.

The total number of BTV-3 cases, as of 6 August, is 187. This includes 183 cases in England and four cases in Wales.

There have been no recorded cases in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The location of premises in Great Britain where at least one animal has tested positive by PCR for BTV-3, BTV-8 or BTV-12 is available on the bluetongue case map. All livestock keepers in Great Britain are urged to familiarise themselves with nation-specific bluetongue control policies.

Bluetongue virus is a notifiable disease. It is a legal requirement that any suspicions, even if livestock has been vaccinated, are reported immediately.