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Professional Partners?
Both men and women like the prospect of dating a creative-type.
When looking for a potential partner, British women lead Europe in the importance they attach to a man’s profession, according to a new survey. 

One third of women like the idea of a partner whose career is well paid, while a quarter would value his profession’s prestige and status, yet it’s not bankers, policemen or even airline pilots that they find most attractive: in fact it’s creative types like writers and architects who hold the most appeal, followed by traditional professions like doctors and accountants.

In the context of a European survey of 5,000 single people, one third of British women (35%), liked the prospect of a man with creative flair, such as an artist, writer, musician or architect, while just 2% wanted to date a banker (compared to 18% two years ago). A further 28% of women preferred a doctor, 26% a lawyer, and one in five women (22%) opted for an accountant. Traditionally sexy professions such as airline pilots (9%), policemen (7%) and advertising executives (12%) failed to make much impact. Only 1% of women said their ideal partner would be a househusband.

British men also rate creative types, with nearly half (46%) claiming they’d love to date an artist. Doctors (31%) again hold considerable appeal, while nurses and teachers (28%) and scientists (27%) have the edge over lawyers (16%) and accountants (9%). 14% of men said they would still happily date a housewife.

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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.