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RCVS launches Black History Month campaign
“We know that black people and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are underrepresented not just in society but in the veterinary profession too” – Gurpreet Gill.

Black vets, vet nurses, and students asked to share views and experiences.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is asking black veterinary professionals to take part in a short survey to share their views and experiences for this year’s Black History Month.

The college is looking to hear from both black veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses, as well as veterinary and veterinary nursing students.

The survey is part of a ‘reclaiming narratives’ campaign that the RCVS is running for Black History Month with the aim of showcasing untold success stories, correcting historical inaccuracies, and challenging narratives that have overlooked the contributions of black individuals.

Gurpreet Gill, RCVS leadership and inclusion manager, said: “While we are running this campaign as part of Black History Month, it is important that we continue to amplify the voices of those from underrepresented backgrounds throughout the entire year.

“We know that black people and those from ethnic minority backgrounds are underrepresented not just in society but in the veterinary profession too.

“So, this Black History Month we are inviting our black colleagues to share what reclaiming narratives means to them, an aspect of black heritage that they are particularly proud of, and if there are any specific inaccuracies of black history that they want the professions to be aware of.”

Where consent has been given, the college is planning to share contributions to the campaign on its social media platforms and on its website during October.

Black History Month takes place every October in the UK and celebrates black heritage and culture.

The survey is open until Friday, 11 October and can be filled in here.

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Prof Joanne Webster elected as Fellow of the Royal Society

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 Joanne Webster, a professor of parasitic diseases at the RVC, has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS).

An infectious disease expert, Prof Webster is known for promoting a One Health approach to disease control.

She completed her doctoral research in zoonotic disease and parasite-host interactions, and has since earned widespread recognition for contributions to parasitology and global health.

Prof Webster said: "I am truly honoured, and somewhat stunned, to be recognised alongside such an exceptional group of scientists." 

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