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RCVS creates education role

Freda Andrews appointed as new director

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has announced Freda Andrews as its director of education, a newly created position.

As part of her new role, Freda - who has been the RCVS head of education for 14 years - will oversee the veterinary nursing and education departments at the college.

The appointment follows the early retirement of Libby Earle, former head of veterinary nursing, which was announced in April.

Nick Stace, RCVS chief executive, said: "Freda has a great track record and a fabulous reputation with the veterinary profession.

"I know her appointment to this new role will be well received by staff and the profession, as well as by the RCVS and Veterinary Nurses Councils."

New heads of veterinary nursing and education are to be appointed, and will take on the management of the departments, reporting back to the director of education. These positions are expected to be advertised in due course.

 

Image: Freda Andrews, RCVS

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Submissions open for BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026

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 The BSAVA has opened submissions for the BSAVA Clinical Research Abstracts 2026.

It is an opportunity for applicants to present new research on any veterinary subject, such as the preliminary results of a study, discussion of a new technique or a description of an interesting case.

They must be based on high-quality clinical research conducted in industry, practice or academia, and summarised in 250 words.

Applications are welcome from vets, vet nurses, practice managers, and students.

Submissions are open until 6 March 2026. 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

A new survey is seeking views of people working in the UK ruminant sector on how to tackle the challenge of demonstrating responsible antibiotic stewardship.

Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk