National Diploma students visit the Royal Veterinary College

On Tuesday 1st December 2009, a party of 2nd Year National Diploma in Animal Management students from Sheffield City College in South Yorkshire, boarded a train for a three-day visit to London.

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  • Published: 15.01.2010

CPD Event: Advising the Advisers!

A CPD event for all those involved in Information, Advice and Guidance in animal-related areas

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  • Published: 12.01.2010

"A Day at the Zoo"

A brief report from a recent CPD (Continuous Professional Development) event.

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  • Published: 12.11.2009

Trot 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.

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  • Published: 15.10.2009

Researchers named the cream of the crop!

Newcastle scientists who found that cows with names produce more milk have won a major international award.

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  • Published: 05.10.2009

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.

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  • Published: 29.09.2009

Reporting on the barriers to learners' progression

A follow up to last year’s study has produced interesting initial findings (Vetnet LLN funded project led by Nottingham Trent University, School of Animal, Rural, and Environmental Science)

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  • Published: 25.09.2009

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.

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  • Published: 21.09.2009

VETNETWORKS: Issue 8 now available!

This month saw the release of Issue 8 of 'vetnetworks' the VETNET Lifelong Learning Network's quarterly newsletter

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  • Published: 16.09.2009

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)

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  • Published: 04.09.2009

Higher Education taster days in the Central region

Several taster events have recently been held with the aim of giving FE learners a taste of the HE experience.

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  • Published: 07.08.2009

Taster Days held at Bishop Burton – the regional networks are casting their nets wider!

In early July, Bishop Burton College ran a cross-region, multi-subject, residential taster experience with colleges from the NE & Yorks and central region.

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  • Published: 03.08.2009

Veterinary Nursing CPD at Nottingham Trent University

Wednesday 16th June saw the first VN CPD (Continuous Professional Development) held at the Veterinary Nursing Centre at NTU’s Brackenhurst campus.

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  • Published: 21.07.2009

Take a diploma in caring for animals: College offers a new course

ANIMAL lovers will have a chance to train for their dream career with a new diploma.

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  • Published: 18.07.2009

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

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  • Published: 09.07.2009
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