Page 3 - Eclipse - Autumn 2015

Welcome to the latest edition of Eclipse.
Once again, I know that the pages that follow will more than update you on the endeavours of the staff and students of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).
With the diversity of
activity, both home and
abroad, that occupies our
day-to-day, it is dif cult
to provide a meaningful
summary in a brief
introduction such as this.
From the recognition as
the top veterinary school
in Europe and number
three in the world, to the
excellent performance in
the Research Excellence
Framework and the academic and sporting achievements of our students, there is no doubt that it has been an excellent year. The successful culmination of our veterinary nursing in Hong Kong and the growing alumni receptions at congresses in the UK and the USA, continue to help us develop an international portfolio that is second to none. Add to this a successful visit by the Quality Assurance Agency and another record year in our clinics. Behind each of the stories are real people dedicated to making RVC everything it can be. From our Council members and our staff and students, to our friends and supporters, RVC is nothing without those individuals who work together to make it all happen.
Thank you for your interest in our College – you can nd additional information in our Annual Review and Annual Report online and, of course, you are always welcome should you wish to visit.
Contents
General News 4
Clinical Services 18 New Clinics 18 Shelter Medicine 18 Epilepsy App 19
Campus News 20 BSAH’s Royal Visitor 20 Memorial Garden 21 New Sports Facilities 21 LBIC Centre turns 15 22 Structure and Motion Lab 22 “New” Lecture Theatre 23
Research News 24 RVC leading HEFCE funded vet school 24 RVC Walking with Giraffes 25 Why do Penguins Waddle? 25 Broccoli vs Osteoarthritis 26
Clubs and Societies 28 Movers and Shakers 31 RVC Honours 34 Class notes & news from you 36 The RVC needs YOU! 44 In Honoured Memory 46
This magazine was created and edited by the RVC’s Development Of ce. If you have any queries please call us on 01707 666237 or email development@rvc.ac.uk