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The RVC launches a new Primary and Accessible Care and Education Internship
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has announced it is launching a new course – the first of its kind in the UK – for practising veterinary surgeons with an interest in primary care and shelter medicine. The course, a Post Graduate Diploma in … -
New RVC research sheds light on best toys and housing to improve ferret welfare as well as those that pose serious risk
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental enrichments – enhancements to an animal’s environment to promote physiological and psychological wellbeing – that can directly impact ferrets’ health and …A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has revealed the toys and environmental …
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New RVC research helps owners better understand the remaining life expectancy of dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC) VetCompass programme now enables owners to predict the remaining life expectancy of their dog from different ages, with results broken down by breed and gender to make these as useful as possible for owners of many breeds in the UK. The findings also identify breeds with the greatest and lowest life expectancies of the 18 breeds in the study, highlighting wide differences in life expectancy amongst popular breeds. -
The RVC awards Professor Peter Bedford with Honorary Fellowship
During its annual Principal’s Dinner at Saddlers Hall on 27 April, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) presented Emeritus Professor Peter Bedford with an Honorary Fellowship for his contribution to the veterinary profession. The evening reflected … -
The Royal Veterinary College appoints new Vice Principal for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is delighted to announce that Dr Christine Thuranira-McKeever has been appointed as Vice Principal for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), taking up the post from 1st May. This new role will further strengthen … -
Professor Oliver Pybus elected as Fellow of The Royal Society
Professor Oliver Pybus, Vice Principal for Research and Innovation at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has been elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), for his outstanding contribution to excellence in science. Through his election, Professor Pybus joins an esteemed community of scientists awarded the FRS and is one of just a few RVC staff who have been awarded this honour. -
The RVC’s Professor Joanne Webster announced as new Director of London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research
Professor Joanne Webster, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)’s Chair of Parasitic Diseases, has this week been announced as the new Director of the London Centre for Neglected Tropical Disease Research (LCNTDR). LCNTDR is an innovative research …Professor Joanne Webster, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC)’s Chair of Parasitic Diseases, has …
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RVC’s Professor Joanne Webster awarded prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Joanne P. Webster, Chair of Parasitic Diseases at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), has this week been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) for her exceptional contributions to the advancement of biomedical … -
The Royal Veterinary College Equine Referral Hospital offers brand new targeted melanoma treatment for inoperable areas of horses
The RVC Equine Referral Hospital is the only centre in the UK to offer melanoma treatment for horses using non-invasive heat technology The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Equine Referral Hospital has become the first clinic in the UK to offer a … -
The RVC demonstrates the strength and breadth of research with the 2021 REF results
The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated its breadth and depth of research excellence, celebrating 88% of research being rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*), according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) results.The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has demonstrated its breadth and depth of research excellence, …