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New vet school appoints head

University of Surrey introduces founding head

The University of Surrey has announced the appointment of a founding head for its new School of Veterinary Medicine.

Newly appointed Christopher Proudman is expected to begin work at the university in early September 2013.

Professor Proudman will be joining the university from the University of Liverpool, where he worked in numerous managerial and leadership roles for the School of Veterinary Science there, as well as for the wider university and external partnerships.

While Professor Proudman has worked as an equine clinician and clinical teacher for more than 20 years, his current research is focused on equine gastrointestinal health and disease.

Announcing his appointment, Professor Lisa Roberts, dean of the university's faculty of health and medical sciences, said: "I'm delighted to welcome Chris to the University of Surrey to lead the delivery of our exciting new vision for our School of Veterinary Medicine.

"He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and a strong track record of research and leadership, and I very much look forward to working closely with him in the development of the new School."

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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.