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RVC professor chosen to create inspiring exhibit
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Professor Wilson's area of interest is the locomotion of high-speed animals.
Animal locomotion exhibit will feature at science festival

A professor from the RVC has been selected to create an inspiring exhibition that encourages members of the public to think about scientific developments.

Alan Wilson, professor of locomotor biomechanics at the college, is one of a group of leading UK scientists asked to produce an exhibit for public display.

Professor Wilson's areas of interest include the locomotion of high-speed animals, the factors limiting athletic performance and diagnosis and treatment of locomotor dysfunction.

His piece will be titled "Running, jumping and flying: the science and art of animal locomotion".

In total, 17 researchers or teams of scientists have been awarded £10,000 by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) to create their exhibit and display it at local events in the coming months.

All of the exhibits will feature at the Great British Bioscience Festival organised by the BBSRC in November.

The festival and exhibits are part of a programme to celebrate the research council's 20th anniversary.

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Annual submission deadline small pet animal exemptions

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 Companies marketing medicines for small pets exempt from authorisation must submit their annual return to the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) by 30 November 2026.

Submitting this annual return ensures continued compliance with regulatory requirements for products marketed without a full Marketing Authorisation. The exemption specifically applies to products intended for animals, cage birds, terrarium animals, small rodents, ferrets and rabbits.

For further details and submission guidelines, visit the gov.uk website.  

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