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Vets urged to attend VBMPS Congress
Photo: Nigel Chadwick
Congress to take place in October 

The Veterinary Biomedical & Pharma Sciences Congress will be held at the ICC in Birmingham in October, and will be looking at 'Two Worlds, One Health.'

Intended for both the veterinary and biomedical sciences professions, it is the only event of its kind in the UK, and will look at the diagnosis of disease in animals, detection of communicable infections, animal bioscience research, drug discovery/development and comparative pathology.

The guiding principle is 'Two Worlds, One Health' - the benefits to humans and animals from sharing medical and veterinary science. Scientists will have the chance to come together to address common practices and issues of importance and to share insights and experiences from their different but related worlds.

The 2-day event combines an exhibition with a scientific conference.  The exhibition features leading suppliers of diagnostic and laboratory equipment and services, institutions and other professional bodies representing human and veterinary medicine.  The conference includes parallel scientific sessions in Cellular pathology, Haematology/Clinical chemistry, Pharma science and Microbiology/Infection, dealing with discipline-specific, multi-disciplinary and professional issues. Complementing the conference content is a poster display area featuring the same four disciplines covered in the conference.
 
Of particular interest to veterinary scientists and practitioners will be presentations and updates on current topics and issues by leading experts and researchers in their respective fields
 
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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.