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New Royal (Dick) School Facility Opens

The Princess Royal opens Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Vet Studies new teaching facility.

Future students of the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies will benefit from the brand new £42 million teaching facility, which was opened yesterday by The Princess Royal.

More than 1000 staff and students can be accommodated at the new building, which is based next to the school's hospitals for small and large animals, enabling students to gain a range of practical experience. Lecture theatres with multi-media technology, a library, seminar rooms, teaching laboratories and a restaurant will all be available.

Furthermore, interactive models at a clinical skills facility will enable practical experience and a Second Life teaching initiative will enable students to visit a virtual equine treatment centre and discuss care for horses.

Professor Elaine Watson, Head of the Royal (Dick) School, pointed out that "the educational needs of the 21st century vet are very different to those of veterinary students of the past."

She added: "Teaching at the new vet school building will equip graduates with a wide range of expertise for a dynamic and growing profession which provides varied opportunities."

The building was officially opened by The Princess Royal, the Chancellor of the University and patron of the Vet School, on Tuesday 27th September 2011. 

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.