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07/09/26 - International Conservation Translocation Conference 2026
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03/11/25 - Art Exhibition: Aesthetics of One Health
03/11/25 - One Health in the Clinics: Reducing environmental impact
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23/10/25 - A One Health outlook on falsified and substandard medicines
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Genetic diversity critical for Scottish wildlife
Vets team up to help giraffe with unusual swelling
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Students discover tropical mites in Scottish city
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Equine grass sickness linked to neurotoxic enzyme
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Critically endangered animal has multiple species
Professors inspire in triple lecture showcase
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Science Insights 2024: Inspiring future scientists
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Unlocking climate finance to boost sustainable livestock development
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21/12/2023 Students support homeless people and their pets
20/12/2023 Vitamin D study sheds light on horse health
19/12/2023 Class of 2023 enjoys winter graduation
14/12/2023 Time capsule buried to mark School’s bicentenary year
13/12/2023 Head of School presents inaugural lecture
12/12/2023 Blood test monitors progress of cancer in dogs
08/12/2023 Plaque commemorates site of School’s first lecture
04/12/2023 Improved donkey health could empower women, study suggests
01/12/2023 Wild red deer gene analysis informs management plans
01/12/2023 Alumni gather to mark School’s bicentenary
29/11/2023 Gala dinner celebrates School’s bicentenary year
06/11/2023 Chair of General Veterinary Practice appointed by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
30/10/2023 Data reveals genetic diversity in horses' immune systems
23/10/2023 Experts support golden eagle conservation in Japan
17/10/2023 Modified surgery resolves cattle neuromuscular condition
05/10/2023 Lecture marks 200 years of veterinary science
18/09/2023 Dick Vet alumna runs 38 marathons in 38 days
06/09/2023 Routine cat blood pressure tests can curb health risks
01/09/2023 Condition score system identifies likely outcomes for dogs
25/08/2023 Study offers path to diagnosing gut conditions in cats
25/08/2023 Dogs’ cognitive decline may be worsened by other ailments
15/08/2023 French bulldogs puppies prone to elbow fractures
07/08/2023 Rapid infection test could curb antibiotic resistance
03/08/2023 Diversity summer school offers glimpse of student life
31/07/2023 Class of 2023 enjoys summer celebration
18/07/2023 Interventional laser surgery cures incontinence in young dog
12/07/2023 Report on reintroduction of species draws on expert voices
28/06/2023 US$1million gift to boost future vets’ business skills at the Dick Vet
26/06/2023 Successful Royal Highland Show for the Dick Vet
23/06/2023 Dog makes full recovery following mechanical ventilation
20/06/2023 Skin lesions can be linked to dental disease in dogs
14/06/2023 Life-saving blood donation gives kitten new life
08/06/2023 Vet School performs strongly in independent surveys of students
02/06/2023 Professor Lisa Boden appointed new Head of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
31/05/2023 Method offers boost to safety profile of live vaccines
29/05/2023 Project aims to curb losses from major cattle pest
26/05/2023 Expert joins UK Government animal welfare committee
26/05/2023 £35.5m investment supports next phase of Roslin research
19/05/2023 Human genes linked to life-threatening Covid-19
18/05/2023 Sports day brings campus community together
17/05/2023 Pet therapy brings paw-sitive benefits for students
15/05/2023 Campus expands team of mental health first aiders
05/05/2023 Acupuncture helps treat arthritis in South American mammal
04/05/2023 Antelope conservation aided by genetic management
03/05/2023 Wildcat conservation plans informed by expert collaboration
28/04/2023 Experts advise UK Government on bird flu
24/04/2023 Fellowships recognise leading research talent
12/04/2023 Connectivity in dolphin DNA may aid conservation plans
11/04/2023 Long-term approach on bird flu is best, study finds
20/03/2023 Teaching tools aid students in developing key practical skills
14/03/2023 Student led workshops support vulnerable children
08/03/2023 Intense physiotherapy gets Beau back on her feet
07/03/2023 Multi-species study aids understanding of bird flu
06/03/2023 - Proactive cat healthcare can prevent common conditions
01/03/2023 Marking two centuries of veterinary expertise
21/02/2023 Webinar series gives insight into life as a Dick Vet student
09/02/2023 Gene activity and digit structure define fingerprint pattern
06/02/2023 DNA reference for key fish species aids food security
18/01/2023 - Inclusive multi-species research improves pack mule welfare
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27/12/2022 Agility dog returns to competing following catastrophic injury to her leg
23/12/2022 Vet students support homeless people and their pets
21/12/2022 Staff and students recognised in annual awards
19/12/2022 Artistic talents of undergraduate vet students showcased
16/12/2022 Intensive farming and trade drove spread of livestock infection
15/12/2022 Stress insights aid fish and seafood health and welfare
14/12/2022 Snow leopard’s eye saved by novel surgical procedure
23/11/2022 Cockle shell colour governed by region of DNA
16/11/2022 Traveller and Gypsy-owned horses well cared for, study finds
15/10/2022 Schools and charities benefit from clothing yard sale
11/10/2022 Genetic analysis key to understanding Legionella risk
10/10/2022 Enzyme therapy shows promise for childhood dementia
05/10/2022 Radiography could transform poultry breeding
03/10/2022 3D model helps vets learn to sample dog spinal fluid
30/09/2022 Enzyme levels could inform canine oral cancer prognosis
28/09/2022 Diabetes drug has potential to treat hardened arteries
28/09/2022 Rabies vaccination campaign reaches 2 million dogs
27/09/2022 CTLGH award helps bring genetic gains to smallholders
05/09/2022 Contact tracing tool supports supplies during pandemic
17/08/2022 - DNA discoveries could aid oyster success
05/08/2022 Dog lover raises £250,000 for canine cancer research
04/08/2022 Behavioural study aims to benefit racehorse welfare
28/07/2022 Risks to health impact on species reintroduction efforts
25/07/2022 Dick Vet top for veterinary science in UK
13/07/2022 Dick Vet excels in NSS 2022
01/07/2022 Campus to host secondary school with focus on STEM
29/06/2022 Life changed for dogs during lockdown, study finds
14/06/2022 Dog blood donors deliver milestone achievement
08/06/2022 ‘Storytelling with Dogs’ explores what it means to feel at home
25/05/2022 Staff honoured by students in annual teaching awards
23/05/2022 Dick Vet takes home Gold at University Sustainability Awards
19/05/2022 Vaccine campaign to free Indian state from rabies
12/05/2022 National assessment highlights research excellence
09/05/2022 Racehorse study to shed light on respiratory immunity
02/05/2022 Pet fitted with glucose monitor now in diabetic remission
26/04/2022 Ministerial visit to Agritech Hub highlights data potential
15/04/2022 Dick Vet announces 2022 Diversity Summer Schools Programme
14/04/2022 Dog benefits from innovative dentistry procedure
06/04/2022 Internal Medicine service designs innovative fluoroscopy solution
04/04/2022 Roslin Institute Director Appointment
30/03/2022 People assume dogs’ emotions based on face shape
28/02/2022 School celebrates Art of a Vet Student competition winners
14/02/2022 Consensus sought on dog gut bacteria transplants
11/02/2022 Initiative seeks to inspire future women scientists
21/01/2022 Veterinary science helps safeguard red squirrels
11/01/2022 Questionnaire helps diagnose dog behavioural problems
06/01/2022 Gut bacteria transplants could ease chronic illness
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Dick Vet students support homeless people in Edinburgh
Canine oral cancer study aims to find new treatments
Cat studies investigate kidney disease therapies
TV documentary tells the story of Dolly the Sheep
The Dick Vet and COP26
World-leading equine grass sickness course goes online
Dick Vet Tops Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022
Partnership for data-driven early response to hunger launched
Dick Vet Tops Guardian League Table for Fifth Year
Bacteria insights could advance dog infection treatments
Rare giant rabbits at risk of unusual fractures, cases suggest
Walking aid helps dogs recover after spinal injuries
Celebrating 30 years of teaching in animal welfare
Pet recovering well after treatment for rare cancer
Dick Vet Rises to Second in latest Complete University Guide Subject League Table
Cat studies offer insights into progress of dementia
Assessing genetic diversity is vital for nature
Imaging team lends expertise to racehorse studies
Dick Vet student becomes first outside of North America to join VEA Summer Internship
Rabies campaign reaches milestone of success
CEPEF4 equine anaesthesia mortality study gathers data
Collie home with barely a scratch after sticky situation
Courses to connect students with campus wildlife
Student award aids efforts to safeguard hedgehogs
Looking back at an exceptional year of veterinary care
Hospital named best host venue in blood bank awards
Dick Vet staff contribute to RCVS Knowledge evidence-based veterinary medicine course
£74m investment for AgriTech Hub on campus
Dick Vet Rises to Third in latest QS World Rankings by subject
Smart vaccine scheme curbs rabies quickly
Heather Bacon is appointed OBE in New Year Honours list
Schools project honoured with animal research award
Venison carries low risk of food poisoning, study finds
2020 News
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Schools project honoured with animal research award
Venison carries low risk of food poisoning, study finds
Gene discovery may help prevent tooth loss in cats
DNA insights could help protect manta rays
Dick Vet wins Veterinary School of the Year award
UK campaign recognises Centre’s impact on health
Free online teaching provides timely boost for vet nurses’ skills
Shape analysis offers insight on horses’ dental problems
Specialist surgery increases size of spaniel skull
Dick Vet Tops Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Solar farm to generate green power for the Easter Bush Campus
Helping hands sought to plant campus trees
Professor Ivan Morrison awarded the inaugural Plowright Prize
Dick Vet Tops Guardian League Table for Fourth Year
Study reveals how animals adapt to seasons
Professor Appolinaire Djikeng receives the International Nelson Mandela Justice award
Masks can block 99.9% of Covid-linked droplets
Student Graduation Prize Winners 2020
Dick Vet Excels in National Student Survey
Do we really understand our animals? Study reveals gap in owner knowledge
Monitoring wildlife could limit risk of pandemics
Dick Vet Rises to Second in latest ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking
Peer Support on the Easter Bush Campus
School Success at Teaching Awards
Cat’s treatment highlights risk of rare infection
The vets that keep working through a global emergency
Fish resistance to lethal virus linked to genetics
Roslin scientists support work to tackle coronavirus
Join us for Postgraduate Virtual Open Week 16 - 20 March
Livestock farms could benefit from genome editing
Alabama Rot in Scotland: Update from the Hospital for Small Animals
Cow gut study could help tackle disease
Professor Helen Sang is made OBE in New Year Honours list
2019 News
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Genetic clues of TB spread revealed
Dick Vet Christmas Bag Appeal
Dick Vet looks to the future with electric vehicle charging points
School Hosts Student Research Conference
New era of radiotherapy for pets in the UK
Jasmin Paris receives Barclays Woman of the Year Award
Climate lessons could aid antibiotics challenge
Professor Richard Mellanby received the Chancellor’s Award for Impact
Surrogacy advance could aid rare chicken breeds
Dick Vet top of the table, for the 5th year running
Professor Cathy Dwyer Appointed Chair of Animal Welfare Commission
Model predicts vaccine effectiveness in animals
Staff Awards Showcase Excellence
Cow gut DNA study could help improve meat and dairy
Enjoy the Festivals with the University of Edinburgh!
Dick Vet Student Success at inaugural Veterinary Evidence Student Awards
Easter Bush Haven For Hedgehogs
Genetic resilience to disease in deer population
World Zoonoses Day: diseases that spread from animals to people
Dick Vet enjoys continued success in Shanghai Rankings and National Student Survey
Student Pre-Graduation Prize winners
Widely-available antibiotics could be used in the treatment of ‘superbug’ MRSA
Dick Vet at the Royal Highland Show
Dick Vet Tops Guardian League Table for Third Year
Gene-edited chicken cells resist bird flu virus
Dog DNA find could aid breathing problems
Cat TB cases may be linked to raw pet food diet, study suggests
Propensity to transmit diseases depends on genes
Twelve Months of the Roslin Innovation Centre
First Anniversary for Charnock Bradley building, Equine Diagnostic, Surgical and Critical Care Unit and ‘Canter’
World Veterinary Day Celebrated With Poetry
World Veterinary Day – celebrating the value of vaccination
Staff Success at Teaching Awards
Edinburgh vet lauded for excellence in teaching
Genome sequencing lab awarded international quality stamp
How vitamin D affects the immune system
Online Learning Open Days
Dr Dylan Clements Wins Veterinary Research Award
Staff and Student Success at the British Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress
Oral dog vaccine could help beat rabies
Sepsis study to focus on genes in quest for treatments
Border Collie breeders helped by study of gene linked to sight loss
Stone Horse Restoration
Gene study set to investigate how flu jumps species
Dick Vet excels in QS World Rankings
How bird feathers form in wave-like motion
Protein supports embryo cell survival under metabolic stress
Postgraduate Virtual Open Week - 11-15 March 2019
Needle removal lets Terrier walk again
Sheep with higher vitamin D levels give birth to heavier lambs
Researchers join prestigious leadership scheme
World Cancer Day: tackling cancer at Roslin
Hen eggs with human proteins offer drug hope
Edinburgh vet wins epic endurance race
2018 News
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Vet students help homeless people and pets
Active immune system worsening liver disease in dogs
First Minister opens innovation hub
Vaccine shows promise against widespread chicken disease
Comment on BSE case in Aberdeenshire
New Rector Welcomed
School Hosts 2nd Annual Welfare Confernece
Blood test could aid cattle health and productivity
Undergraduate Open Days – Book now!
Prestigious National Teaching Fellowship for Dr Catriona Bell
Edinburgh to host World One Health Congress
New blood test for liver disease in dogs
Celebrating Teaching
Red-legged seriema recovers after treatment at the Dick Vet
New childcare facilities for Easter Bush Campus
REPAIR centre offers offers cutting edge services
Student winner of 2018 RABDF Farm Health Management Awards.
Workshop shows commitment to make Goa rabies free
Royal visit to Easter Bush Campus
Edinburgh vet scoops prestigious award
Event marks women in science award success
School signs MoU with Hokkaido University
Street dogs to benefit from app that keeps canine health on track
Education essential in fight against rabies
Adverse Weather - Friday 2nd March Vet School Closed
New Principal starts tenure by teaching
Event celebrates UK innovations in agriculture
Hayley Walters receives MBE in New Year’s honours
2017 news
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Microbes in food, the veterinary profession and vitamin D
Hokkaido University student exchange
Easter Bush Campus Donates for the Homeless
Poultry Award for welfare expert
Fostering Compassion at the Dick Vet
Veterinary Student Awarded Sir William Darling Memorial Prize 2017
Disfigured bear saved after mystery illness
US Charter Award for Dick Vet Students
Award winning Scottish research could pave the way for ‘low-emission cattle’
Vet students host landmark ethics event
Sheep gene study may help breed healthier animals
Celebrating Staff Success!
New Director starts at The Roslin Institute
Edinburgh vet student wins Farm Health Management Award
New partnership to use forensic science to tackle wildlife crime
Major donation marks a lifetime of loyalty
Scientists step up wildlife crime fight
Dog DNA influences face shape
Oyster gene tool set to boost yields
Researchers identify childhood blindness gene
Web course takes care of online identity
Attitudes to learning may influence mental health
Immune discovery points to stroke therapy
Funding backs next phase of Roslin research
£10m deal to boost impact of animal science innovations
Advanced critical care scholarships offered to veterinary nurses
Professor Liz Baggs joins the Global Academy
Director appointed to lead The Roslin Institute
Danish veterinary students visit Edinburgh
Toasting the Bard
Easter Bush Campus Retains Gold Sustainability Award
Pig advance could boost prized sperm stocks
Vet student makes mark in teaching
Professor Susan Rhind receives OBE in New Year’s honours
2016 News
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VetPALS – ‘Making a Better You!’
Easter Bush Campus Retains Gold Sustainability Award
Pig advance could boost prized sperm stocks
Vet student makes mark in teaching
Professor Susan Rhind receives OBE in New Year’s honours
Next Generation of the Equine Hospital takes shape
Red squirrels stricken by medieval leprosy strain
Dr Jessie Paterson wins Chancellor's Award
Langhill Farm Reaches AgriScot Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year Final Four
Staff Elected Fellows of The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Dick Vet Rabbit and Exotics Practice receives award
Heather Bacon received the Trevor Blackburn Award
Dog study sheds light on tail condition
20 years of Dolly the Sheep
EU Referendum
Food security focus for new Global Academy
Red squirrel study launched to assess scale of disease
Study seeks to explore health benefits of vitamin D in dogs
Athena SWAN Silver accreditation awarded to Dick Vet
£11m Energy Centre for Easter Bush Campus
Staff Award Winners
Head of School made Fellow of Royal Society of Edinburgh
New 'Teaching Matters' website launched
Easter Bush Campus Community Engagement Award
Dog study shapes plan to wipe out rabies
New Postgraduate Clinical Animal Behaviour Course
Vitamin D linked to sheep fertility
Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead MSP visits Easter Bush
£10m award boosts bid to aid plight of tropical farmers
2015 News
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Chicken study may benefit birds at risk
Kelpies arrive at Vet School
Professor Paddy Dixon wins award
Head of School Appointment Extended
Obesity risk for nation’s top dog breed
Pregnancy stress impacts future generations
Horse illness shares signs of human disease
Wildcats face new disease threat
Chinese Deans Visit Edinburgh
Brain infection starts in gut, study finds
Principal's Medal award
Head of School wins prestigious veterinary award
Hong Kong health partnership agreed
Vitamin D linked to cat survival
Teaching Awards
School Visits Hong Kong Jockey Club
MOU signed in Hong Kong
Online open day for distance learners
Indian partnerships centre stage
2014 News
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Dog DNA test warning for pedigree breeders
GPS dog collars help vets monitor health
Animal Welfare MOOC
Chancellor marks new era for Easter Bush
University and SRUC celebrate top REF ranking for agricultural and veterinary research
"Do you have what it takes to be a veterinarian?" MOOC to run again
Student exchange visit to Hokkaido
Animal experts tackle infection threat
Boost for bioscience PhD training
Midlothian Science Festival at the Easter Bush Campus
Research shows new threat to Red Squirrels
Wildlife experts join to tackle infections
Livestock research boost
Bill Gates visits Easter Bush
Bid to rescue rare bird earns student award
Honour for School Fundraiser Caroline Freedman
Honourary Degrees Celebrated at Graduation
New MOOC on Animal Welfare and Behaviour
Hayley Walters wins RCVS Golden Jubilee Award
Roslin Institute Receives Grant
Junior Vets Returns
Vet students brush up on dental skills
Laminitis Awareness Day at the Equine Hospital
Film showcases Indian partnerships
New MOOC examines first year of vet degree
National Student Survey 2014
The Art of Being A Vet Student
Student Wins World Horse Welfare Bursary
Dick Vet and Roslin staff head for India
Red squirrels thriving on island
Research Advances Understanding of Canine Liver Disease
Sudden Equine Death Research yields clues
Clinical Club CPD schedule released for 2014
Vet School Alumni in New Year Honours list
Dick Vet to run three MOOCs in 2014
Equine nutrition MOOC open to more online learners
2013 Archive
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The Dick Vet signs MoU with Hong Kong University
Centre opens to improve avian health
New Head for Dermatology Service
East coast eagles make comeback
Feline clinic receives gold recognition
Abstract art exhibition to benefit hospital
Easter Bush Wins Sustainability Award
Rabbit Research Requires Muesli Rethink
Edinburgh Feline Study Day 2013
Dick Vet awarded Athena SWAN bronze status
Torrie Horse arrives at Vet School
Link to strengthen China animal care
Dick Vet Developing Links with Brazil
Equine model aids veterinary teaching
Internal Medicine Clinical Club Launches
Secretary of State for Scotland visits The Roslin Institute and the Dick Vet
Dick Vet Shortlisted for EUSA award
Easter Bush Campus hosts Princess Royal’s visit
'Junior Vets' put through their paces in new TV series
A Bear with a Sore Head
2012 Archive
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Postgraduate virtual drop-in day
Vets work on mystery of "robotic cats"
Dick Vet joins US online partnership
Course aims to help protect endangered animals
Improving animal welfare in China
Dick Vet Outreach to the Homeless
Social Media at the Dick Vet
Holiday hospital and practice closures
Merry Christmas!
Vet MSc Virtual Graduation
New Veterinary Cancer Centre head
2011 Archive
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Postgraduate Virtual Open Week
New Head for Vet School
Vet School returns to TV
NAVLE Success for US Students
Animal Welfare Education Centre Opens
Celebratory Event
New Veterinary Teaching Building in a class of its own
Equine Science Virtual Graduation
2010 Archive
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Life at the Dick Vet
Pups sign up for bid to boost pet health
Centre aims to improve animal lives
Green-fingered vets on BBC
Ward for canine cancer patients
Director Appointed to Animal Welfare Centre
2009 Archive
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Vet students to learn about exotic animals
Animals now picking up bugs from people
Milestone for New Vet Teaching Building
The 2009 William Dick Memorial Lecture
Veterinary nurse first in UK to receive specialist oncology qualification
Scrooble the collie jumps at chance to see new cancer centre
NAVLE Success for US Students
Development Board assists Dick Vet in achieving vision for growth
Lecturer’s post created for rabbit medicine
2008 Archive
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Clinics help tortoises get ready for winter
Princess Royal marks building of £42 million vet school
Vet students on course to meet demand for poultry expertise
Online learning programme launched in equine science
Checking up on tortoises waking from hibernation
2007 Archive
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Cell discovery offers hope of bone cancer treatment for children
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