News Archive: 2009
Up one levelTrot along to Nottingham for Lecture on Diagnosing Equine Lameness
On offer to all vets and veterinary nurses: a free ticket to hear a master practitioner talk about diagnosing equine lameness.
VETNET LLN National Conference 2009: Don't miss out... Book your place now!
Bookings are now being accepted for the third VETNET LLN National Conference which will take place on Tuesday 3rd November in Central London (Ambassadors Bloomsbury)
So You Want to be a Vet?
Developed by the RVC's LIVE Centre and funded by VETNET LLN, a new Information, Advice and Guidance website has been launched.
The Diploma in Environmental & Land-based Studies is Launched!
England’s next generation of employees and professionals have the opportunity to study the new Diploma in Environmental and Land-based Studies, as the qualification is launched in schools and colleges across England this month for the first time.
VETNETWORKS: Issue 8 now available!
This month saw the release of Issue 8 of 'vetnetworks' the VETNET Lifelong Learning Network's quarterly newsletter
How can we improve the numeracy competencies of students studying animal related qualifications?
by Dr Catherine Douglas, Agriculture, Food & Rural Development and Dr Bill Foster, Mathematics & Statistics, Newcastle University
Eleven universities collaborate on widening access
Newcastle has teamed up with 10 other universities to launch a widening access scheme that gives students more choice about where to study.
Equine IAG DVD nears completion....
The Equine Department of Salford City College (Pendleton Centre) don’t believe in wasting time!
An Introduction to Farm Animal Management and Production
For all those applying for Veterinary Science degree programmes here is a chance to experience commercial livestock production systems and add strength to your CV.
Conference: Higher Education and the Advanced Diploma in Environmental & Land-based Studies
A free 1-day Conference sponsored by the Diploma Development Partnership responsible for the Advanced Diploma in Environmental and Land based Studies
Explore ‘Case Studies’ using CAVE
A new Case Studies section has just beenlaunched on the CAVE website (www.cave.ac.uk)
VETNETWORKS: Issue 6 now available!
This month saw the release of Issue 6 of 'vetnetworks' the VETNET Lifelong Learning Network's quarterly newsletter
HEA & JISC seek Partner Resources
The Higher Education Academy (HEA) and Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) have announced an 'Open Educational Resources' Programme with a number of strands http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/funding/detail/OER/
Partners Sought for National Research Project
We are seeking partners to participate in a VETNET LLN funded research project to explore predictors of academic performance in Animal and Equine undergraduates.
