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University of Surrey announces Animal Health Innovation Network
The network will use state-of-the-art technology to address global health issues.

Network will address zoonotic diseases and antibiotic resistance. 

The University of Surrey has announced a new network, The Animal Health Innovation Network, which will tackle animal-to-human virus transmission, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable food supply and pet welfare.

Partnering with organisations across Surrey and Hampshire, the network will also see the university working with the Enterprise M3 (EM3), Local Enterprise Partnership, and centres including The Pirbright Institute, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (vmd) and Sparsholt College.

Professor Alasdair Cook, head of vHive, the University of Surrey's veterinary health innovation hub, said: "I am delighted to be working with prestigious organisations across the region as part of the Animal Health Innovation Network. 

"The network will use the University of Surrey's cutting-edge expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence to create new veterinary solutions that benefit the health of our pets who, of course, play a critical role in supporting our mental and physical health. 

“Another goal is for the network to contribute to the global discussion of how we make our food supply more sustainable so we can eliminate hunger and improve the health of our planet.”

The network will also work alongside industry partners, including Zoetis, the global animal health company.

Dr Theo Kanellos, director of business development and commercial alliances at Zoetis commented: "The Animal Health Innovation Network has a unique concentration of expertise and infrastructures through their partnering organisations that could bring disruptive innovation in digital, data analytics, diagnostics, biodevices, vaccines, and overall control of animal infectious diseases. 

“This novel type of public-private network will accelerate the development and adoption of new technologies that could contribute to the quest for global sustainability."

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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.