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GENERAL NEWS

In the summer of 2020, the Race Recognising that the issues we face
Equality Task Group (RETG) was extend well beyond the campuses
established to consider and address we occupy, in addition to our internal
race equality at the RVC. Comprised activities, we also engaged with a
by equal numbers of staff and students number of wider initiatives. Examples of
and chaired by Professor Dan Chan, these are: the For The Record Podcast
the group was charged with the featuring four veterinary students’
responsibility of providing a report and stories about their experiences relating
prioritised actions for the EDC to take to their race in their journey to become
forward. As part of its considerations, vets, the RACE Together Veterinary
the RETG has, in the last few months, Survey, and initiatives led by the Royal
engaged with different members of the College of Veterinary Surgeons.
RVC community and held a number It is heartening to be able to share some
of open conversations, to listen to of our activities and the progress that we
people’s experiences, perceptions have made over the past few months;
and views. The group’s task was a however, we still have much to do.
substantial one, requiring a significant
amount of reflection, effort and time. Overcoming inequities is a journey with Christine Thuranira-McKeever
It was wonderful to see this time ongoing challenges and as we grapple
and effort come to fruition with the with current issues and tackle new Read more about the RVC’s
submission of the group’s draft report ones, we remain firm in our belief that commitment to EDI here:
in August 2021. The final report will be developing a culture that values everyone rvc.uk.com/equality-and-diversity
shared with the RVC community in the equally is part of the success of our
coming few months. institution, and it makes us and our work
all the more relevant and impactful.

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