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How gliding barn owls could be the key to improved flight of small aircraft
New research from the RVC shows potential to reduce drag Aeronautical engineers have long looked to birds to develop more efficient and aerodynamic designs. Thanks to a new study observing gliding barn owls by researchers at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), there is now evidence that tail postures can minimise drag. -
How do muscles scale in cat species?
Post-doctoral researcher and Structure and Motion group member Dr Andrew Cuff has recently published two papers on the scaling of muscles in cat species. Here's what Dr Cuff has to say about the research: They are two closely related papers … -
VetCompass, RSPCA & Medivet companion animal disorder & longevity posters
This week the RSPCA are promoting a set of educational posters, developed in collaboration with the Medivet veterinary partnership and the VetCompass Programme. These posters summarise the findings of three important VetCompass studies, using … -
RVC recognised for Leadership in Openness in Animal Research
Leaders in Openness in Animal Research are organisations who commit considerable resource and energy to following best practice, embedding openness within their organisations and making the aims of the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research a reality.The Royal Veterinary College is one of the first organisations to gain a Leadership in Openness …
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Congratulations to RVC's first Biological Sciences (Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics) graduates
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RVC is delighted to announce that the first student cohort have graduated from our 3 year BSc in Biological Sciences (Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics) degree. These graduates studied this biological science subject with a multidisciplinary …RVC is delighted to announce that the first student cohort have graduated from our 3 year BSc in …
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Animal Mosaic Interview
Dr Noelia Lopez-Salesanky, one of our Named Veterinary Surgeons at the RVC and also a PhD student, was recently interviewed by Animal Mosaic. Animal Mosaic is the largest online community of people working to protect animals around the world. …Dr Noelia Lopez-Salesanky, one of our Named Veterinary Surgeons at the RVC and also a PhD student, …
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Animal Cognition and Welfare Workshop
Animal Cognition and Welfare Workshop - Devon, UK: 20-22 September Applications are invited for funded places at a 2-day workshop in Devon, UK, in memory of Audrey Eyton’s contribution to ASAB educational activities. Plenary Speakers Dr. Neeltje …Animal Cognition and Welfare Workshop - Devon, UK: 20-22 September
Applications are invited for …
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How we solved the 'bumblebee paradox' - Dr Richard Bomphrey is a STEM Career Hero of the Month
The Telegraph newspaper has this month designated Dr Richard Bomphrey of the Structure and Motion group as one of it's STEM Career Heroes. The STEM awards are designed to encourage innovation in the areas of science, technology, engineering and … -
International Society for Economics and Social Sciences of Animal Health (ISESSAH) - Inaugural meeting - 27th and 28th March 2017
The RVC led international consortium “Networking to enhance the use of economics in animal health education, research and policy making in Europe and beyond” (NEAT) that aimed to strengthen and enhance the use of economics in animal health in …The RVC led international consortium “Networking to enhance the use of economics in animal …
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Made for the long jump: RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities
RVC study reveals how frogs use their unique skeletal anatomy to improve their jumping capabilities