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Undergrad vets invited to enter research competition
The winning and highly commended presentations will receive £200 and £100 respectively in National Book Tokens.
The Fellows of the Future competition invites students to present their research.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Fellowship has invited undergraduate veterinary students to enter its Fellows of the Future competition.

The competition, which is open to undergraduates and those who graduated no earlier than 2023, will see applicants enter their original research for a chance to win.

Competition applicants will deliver a live presentation of no longer than five minutes to an audience and judging panel. The panel will then vote on the presentations, with the highest number of votes being awarded a prize.

The winning and highly commended presentations will receive £200 and £100 respectively in National Book Tokens.

It forms part of the college’s annual Fellowship Day, which will take place on 28 November 2024 at One Great George Street, London. The 2023 event saw a record number of students take part in the UK and abroad.

RCVS have this year decided to not only invite the top three to present their research, but also display posters from the top ten entries during breaks. All applicants will be invited to discuss their research with Fellows.

To apply, undergraduates should complete a form including a research title and summary (maximum 500 words), with up to two illustrations.

UK-based finalists will receive expenses of up to £150 for their attendance, while international finalists can present their research online. All short-listed finalists will be invited to attend Fellowship Day.

The deadline for submissions is 1 October 2024, and successful applicants will be notified in the week beginning 21 October 2024. More information and application details are published on the Fellowship website.

Angharad Belcher, director for the Advancement of the Professions, said: "The Fellows of the Future competition is an annual highlight for the Fellowship, demonstrating the incredible research currently being undertaken by students around the world. 2023 saw a record number of students take part from the UK and overseas, demonstrating the wide interest in our Fellowship.  

“The competition is a platform for these students to showcase their achievements and potential to the wider veterinary community. We welcome research from any area within veterinary, including non-clinical.”

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Webinar to explore history of KC breed registers

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 A free webinar exploring the development of the Kennel Club's registration system and the evolution of closed breed registers has been announced.

Hosted by Dr Alison Skipper, veterinary and research advisor at the Kennel Club, the webinar will delve into the development of the registry and how the changing landscape of scientific knowledge has shaped breeding practices. It will also look at what this means for the future of pedigree dogs.

The session will culminate with a look at The Kennel Club's ongoing and future engagement in this area, with a chance for attendees to put forward their thoughts and questions for discussion.

This event takes place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, 10 June at 7pm. To learn more, visit events.teams.microsoft.com  

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