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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 and government representativ…

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 vaccine in its first human…

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 Department of Veterinary Medi…

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 calvings to runaway lambs and d…

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.ukThe campaign generated an overwhelming response from alumni, referring vets, pet owners, students and supporters from across the veterinary profession and beyond…

Fitzwilliam College and the Cambridge Vet School will be running a joint Open Day on Friday 28th August, which will take place from 9am to 4:30pm. The morning sessions will take place at Fitzwilliam, and after lunch participants will travel to the Vet School (a 15-minute walk) for the afternoon programme. The day will consist of a range of talks, t…

What do potatoes, pigs, and pollinators have in common? They are all essential to feeding a growing global population, yet modern intensive farming has pushed the natural systems we depend on to a breaking point. As Professor Lynn Dicks from the Department of Zoology notes,“We're taking more out of the environment than the environment can sustain. …

Cambridge veterinary students have once again taken part in the International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA) Exchange Programme - an inspiring initiative that brings together future vets from across the world to share knowledge, skills and culture.Supported by our very own charity, Camvet for the second consecutive year, this exchange saw …

The Department of Veterinary Medicine is proud to celebrate a remarkable academic achievement by Professor Don Broom and his research group, whose collective body of work has now surpassed 800 peer-reviewed papers, alongside an additional 33 books.Spanning decades of pioneering research, this extensive output has shaped global understanding across …

We are incredibly proud of our Cambridge veterinary graduates and the vital role they play across the profession  -  who go on to work in countless roles within the profession, from working in first opinion practice to specialist expertise and government and public health roles.We are currently undertaking a comprehensive review of our Veterinary M…

Each year, we host VetCam, our residential taster experience designed for Year 11 and 12 students who are thinking about studying Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge. It’s an opportunity to go beyond prospectuses and really experience what the course – and student life – is like.From exploring the science behind veterinary medicine in the early years,…

Last Wednesday’s Spring Research Afternoon at the West Hub was a fantastic success - a vibrant and well-attended event that truly showcased the breadth and quality of research taking place across our community.The programme featured excellent keynote and invited speakers, including Dr Andrew George Baker, who delivered a fascinating talk on dynamic…

What a truly outstanding and inspiring week it’s been for the Department of Veterinary Medicine as part of the Cambridge Festival 2026!Across the past week, we were proud to welcome over 750 people to our Cambridge Festival events - making our 2026 programme of events, the Vet School’s most successful festival season to date. Our Vet School Open Da…

The University of Cambridge Department of Veterinary Medicine will be opening its doors to the public this Saturday 21 March from 10 am-4pm as part of the Cambridge Festival.Our Vet School Open Day, part of the West Cambridge Open Day, is a fantastic opportunity for families and young people to explore the world of veterinary science through hands-…

We were saddened to learn of the death of Dr David Chivers (1944–2026), a distinguished primatologist, conservationist, teacher and mentor whose work had a lasting influence on the study and conservation of primates worldwide. David studied preclinical Veterinary Medicine at Cambridge before going on to build an internationally respected career lin…