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New Head for Royal (Dick) School
Professor Argyle
Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies welcomes new head.

Professor David Argyle has been pointed the new head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

The appointment follows the opening of a £42 million teaching building for veterinary students, opened last month by The Princess Royal.

Professor Argyle is an RCVS and European Specialist in Veterinary Oncology and Diplomat of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Oncology. He has held the William Dick chair of clinical studies at the university since 2005 and headed up the university's £3 million Veterinary Cancer Care Centre since its opening in 2009.

Meanwhile, the present head, Professor Elaine Watson, will become the first ever Dean of International Veterinary Education and Business Development. She has been head of the Royal (Dick) school for eight years and has received commendation for her "outstanding contribution" to the school.

Professor Argyle will begin on the 1st November 2011 for an initial period of five years.

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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.