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Class of 2026 celebrates at graduation ceremonies

10 July, 2026News

Students from the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies celebrated their graduation at two…

Graduating male student smiling

Research organisations launch collective alliance

09 July, 2026News Roslin

National Research Organisations Group brings together more than 40 UK institutions to represent…

A team of scientists working in a lab at Roslin

Deadly virus confirmed in red squirrel population

07 July, 2026News Vet School

Squirrelpox spreads north in Scotland, raising concerns of a more widespread outbreak.

Red squirrel balances on small branch next to tree trunk

New mural enhances community veterinary space

03 July, 2026Vet School

A vibrant new mural has transformed the All4Paws charity outreach space at the University of…

A group of art students stand in front of the mural they have painted

Rapid diagnosis helps dog recover from rare parasite infection

23 June, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Specialist vets link chronic weight loss to patient’s travel history.

two photos of large brown dog taken a month apart. the first image shows a very thin, weak dog with skin condition, the second image shows the dog at a healthy weight out on a walk

Red squirrel goals set out by experts

19 June, 2026Animal research Roslin Vet School

Experts from across Scotland set out ambitions to track and study iconic species in key report.

A red squirrel sits on a tree root in a woodland space.

Dental disease prevalent in hedgehogs, data reveals

16 June, 2026Animal research Vet School

Newly developed scoring system to assess oral health reveals high prevalence of disease in…

A hedgehog whose face is visible and eyes open is held upright in a gloved hand, and supported from below by another hand wearing a blue glove.

Former Director awarded OBE in King's honours

16 June, 2026Roslin Vet School

Professor Bruce Whitelaw recognised in royal birthday honours list for services to bioscience.

Professor Bruce Whitelaw addresses the Roslin Auditorium

Rhino conservation supported by genome tools

02 June, 2026News Roslin Vet School

Genomic monitoring project aims to support management of critically endangered eastern black rhinos.

An eastern black rhino walks through long yellow grass.

Feather insights could curb spread of poultry virus

28 May, 2026News Roslin

Breeding poultry according to their capacity to shed virus from feathers could improve flock-level…

A flock of brown chickens in a pen

Land policies should consider disease risk, study finds

26 May, 2026News Roslin

Efforts to expand woodland in Scotland should consider potential infection spread between wildlife…

Wild deer and cattle grazing together in a field

Disease experts join study of Andes hantavirus

22 May, 2026News Roslin

UK network to study information and samples from patients following infection outbreak on cruise…

Forum strengthens global pandemic preparedness

21 May, 2026News Roslin

Research network unites broad expertise to target widespread impacts of disease outbreaks.

Pigs offer insights into human parasite infection

14 May, 2026News Roslin

Pig studies may help scientists better understand a common parasite that can cause serious illness…

3 pigs in a pen

Light pollution disrupts gene activity in urban lizards

13 May, 2026News Roslin

Artificial light at night disrupts gene activity and physical functions, research shows.

A green anole lizard sits on a large leaf.

Experts meet to advance non-animal research tools

20 April, 2026News Roslin

Two-day meeting facilitates discussion on ways to reduce, replace and refine the use of animals in…

Audience listening to a speaker during the symposium held in the Roslin auditorium

CT scanner enables world-leading studies in large animals

08 April, 2026Animal research News Roslin

Imaging device supports pioneering capability in animal and human health research.

Dr Mark Gray works with the CT scanner at the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility

Antibiotic resistance circulating in farm environments

07 April, 2026Animal research News Roslin

High antibiotic resistance has been linked with poultry farming in Malawi, underscoring the need…

Black chickens in a coop

Advanced surgery saves rabbit’s shattered leg

01 April, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Specialist teams work together to save pet’s leg after complex fracture.

three images, one of a xray of a rabbits leg broken in several places, one of a xray of the same leg after being pinned surgically and an image of a brown dwarf breed rabbit standing up on its hind legs showing the external pins

Fluorescent imaging helps cats and dogs with cancer

30 March, 2026Small Animals Vet School

New technology helps vets find potential sites of tumour spread and support tailored cancer care…

leg of dog with lymphatic pathways highlighted by green flourescent dye

AI tool supports breeding for bone health in chickens

26 March, 2026Animal research News Roslin

Automated X-ray analysis could enable large-scale breeding for stronger bones and reduced fractures…

Two white laying hens

Owners’ ethical views inform animal training preferences

19 March, 2026Vet School

Links between principles and behaviour management can inform vets and behaviour professionals to…

A brown dog seen in profile looks up at a person who is out of shot

Equine anaesthesia research highlights safety gains

16 March, 2026Equine News Vet School

An international study tracking patients over time reveals falling mortality rates and factors…

a horse undergoing surgery

Spaniel recovers following fish hook scare

12 March, 2026Small Animals Vet School

Young dog’s trauma highlights why early management and referral is critical.

brown spaniel with yellow collar sitting on wooden bridge and xray of dogs abdomen showing a triple headed fish hook in its stomach