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GW4 takes a world leading One Health approach to tackling the antimicrobial resistance pandemic
17 June 2021
The GW4 Alliance (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter universities – GW4) formally launched their new ‘One Health’ antimicrobial resistance research consortium this week [Wednesday 16 June]. The World Health Organisation cites antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the most significant risks facing the world. AMR threatens global health and development as it impacts on human, animal and plant health and also our environment, water safety and food security.
- GW4 takes a world leading One Health approach to tackling the antimicrobial resistance pandemic 17 June 2021 The GW4 Alliance (Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter universities – GW4) formally launched their new ‘One Health’ antimicrobial resistance research consortium this week [Wednesday 16 June]. The World Health Organisation cites antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as one of the most significant risks facing the world. AMR threatens global health and development as it impacts on human, animal and plant health and also our environment, water safety and food security.
- Dr Ellen Brooks Pollock, Senior Lecturer from Bristol Veterinary School receives OBE 14 June 2021 Congratulations to Dr Ellen Brooks Pollock who has been awarded an OBE for her services to the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling & the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies during COVID19.
- Vet School researchers feature on Attenborough Netflix series 22 April 2021 University researchers feature on a Netflix series narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
- Dog’s body size and shape could indicate a greater bone tumour risk 10 March 2021 Osteosarcoma is a painful and aggressive bone tumour in dogs that is known to be more common in certain breeds than others. New research has now confirmed that larger breeds, such as Rottweiler, Great Dane and Rhodesian Ridgeback, have a greater risk of osteosarcoma than smaller breeds, as well as showing that breeds with shorter skulls and legs have lower osteosarcoma risk. The findings could inform future breed health reforms as well as studies into the way tumours develop from normal bone.
- RCVS Knowledge launches next generation of popular evidence-based veterinary medicine course 6 March 2021 RCVS Knowledge has updated and expanded its highly regarded EBVM Learning course to provide a free, practical grounding in applying evidence-based veterinary medicine (EBVM), available on the charity’s new elearning platform. The new version of EBVM Learning is the product of an international collaboration with 18 leading veterinary educators and practitioners including Emeritus Professor Sarah Baillie from the Bristol Vet School. It offers veterinary surgeons, nurses, students and educators six hours of free CPD, which cover the five stages of EBVM and an overview of its evolution.
- Veterinary Science at Bristol ranked 13th in QS World University Rankings 4 March 2021 Courses at the University of Bristol are among the very best in the world, according to a global survey released today.
- Attenborough series reveals University research into how animals see the world 4 March 2021 A wildlife series narrated by Sir David Attenborough is beaming research by several University of Bristol academics into living rooms around the world.
- The British Horse Society and Bristol Vet School are asking the public to stop feeding horses 26 January 2021 The British Horse Society (BHS) and the University of Bristol Veterinary School are asking members of the public not to feed any horses they may encounter whilst out and about.
- Science finds simple way to make lamb leaner 14 January 2021 Scientists based at Rothamsted and the University of Bristol Veterinary School have found a clear link between the weight of lambs early in their life and meat quality – which is good news for consumers, farmers, and the environment.
- Bristol Vet School Neuter Clinic 15 December 2020 We are excited to announce that Bristol Vet School is opening a Neuter Clinic for dogs and cats, from 12th January.