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Read more at: Cambridge Vet School takes the baton for VetEd 2027

Cambridge Vet School takes the baton for VetEd 2027

10 July 2026

The Department of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Cambridge will host VetEd 2027, the annual Veterinary Education Symposium organised in partnership with the Veterinary Schools Council (VSC). VetEd is firmly established as one of the leading conferences for veterinary education, bringing together educators...


Read more at: Celebrating the Class of 2026!

Celebrating the Class of 2026!

6 July 2026

class_of_2026_post1.png On Saturday 4th July 2026, the University of Cambridge’s School of Veterinary Medicine proudly celebrated the graduation of its exceptional 2026 cohort. In a deeply inspiring ceremony, our fantastic new veterinarians took their professional vows and were formally admitted into the prestigious Royal...


Read more at: New antibody technology offers hope against antibiotic-resistant infections

New antibody technology offers hope against antibiotic-resistant infections

24 June 2026

Researchers from the Department of Veterinary Medicine have developed an innovative new antibody-based therapy that could transform how bacterial infections are treated, offering fresh hope in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Published in Science Translational Medicine , the study presents an...


Read more at: Cambridge Vet School celebrates full EAEVE accreditation success

Cambridge Vet School celebrates full EAEVE accreditation success

22 June 2026

The University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine has received full accreditation from the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). This accreditation certifies that the Department fully complies with European quality standards in veterinary education and represents international...


Read more at: Cambridge veterinary students secure £100,000 funding for Uganda livestock health project

Cambridge veterinary students secure £100,000 funding for Uganda livestock health project

17 June 2026

Three students from the Department of Veterinary Medicine have won the inaugural Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) Global Veterinary Challenge Award, securing up to £100,000 in funding to bring their innovative livestock health project to life in Uganda. Francesca Haldane, Shreya Patel and Rudi Bruijn-Yard were announced...


Read more at: Vet School expert helps shape new strategy to tackle bovine TB

Vet School expert helps shape new strategy to tackle bovine TB

10 June 2026

A new national strategy published today sets out a practical roadmap to achieve Officially Bovine TB-Free status in England by 2038, including an ambition to deploy a cattle vaccine by 2030. The strategy was developed by the Bovine TB Partnership for England, bringing together farmers, veterinarians, scientists, industry...


Read more at: Department of Veterinary Medicine Professor leads breakthrough in next-generation vaccine technology

Department of Veterinary Medicine Professor leads breakthrough in next-generation vaccine technology

5 June 2026

A new vaccine technology developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge could transform how we prepare for future pandemics. Led by Professor Jonathan Heeney from the Department of Veterinary Medicine's Laboratory of Viral Zoonotics, the research has demonstrated the safety of an AI-designed universal coronavirus...


Read more at: Department of Veterinary Medicine expert featured in national coverage of Ebola outbreak

Department of Veterinary Medicine expert featured in national coverage of Ebola outbreak

26 May 2026

A leading researcher from the Department of Veterinary Medicine has been featured in national media coverage examining the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Professor Jonathan Heeney, Fellow of Darwin College and Head of the Laboratory of Viral Zoonotics at the University of Cambridge...


Read more at: Cambridge vet student has second article published showing the funnier side to becoming a vet!

Cambridge vet student has second article published showing the funnier side to becoming a vet!

21 May 2026

Veterinary student Archie Peffers has had a second article published in In Practice magazine and the journal has kindly allowed us to share the piece for all to read! In his latest article, titled "The unofficial initiation of vet students" Archie reflects on the unforgettable realities of EMS placements, from chaotic...


Read more at: From #SaveTheVetSchool to #CambridgeVetSchoolFuture - sign up for regular updates!

From #SaveTheVetSchool to #CambridgeVetSchoolFuture - sign up for regular updates!

20 May 2026

Following the incredible support shown during the #SaveTheVetSchool campaign, Cambridge Vet School is now looking ahead to the next chapter with the launch of CambridgeVetSchoolFuture.co.uk The campaign generated an overwhelming response from alumni, referring vets, pet owners, students and supporters from across the...