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RVC offers PhD studentships in Food Systems
Food Systems is a growing area of RVC research.

Applications close on 23 January 2023.

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has opened applications for four PhD studentships in Food Systems.

Although animal health and welfare research is what the RVC is best-known for, the broader social, human health and environmental impacts of food production.

Students under the studentships will be supported by the UK Food Systems Centre for Doctoral Training, of which the RVC has been an active member since its creation. 

Four studentships are available at the RVC, and interested parties have until 23 January 2023 to submit an application.

Aimed at graduates with a strong interest in multi-disciplinary research and interdisciplinary food systems perspectives, the graduate programme lasts for 4 years. 

Further information on the cohort now open for applications can be found on the Centre for Doctoral Training website. An online information session will be held on Tuesday 10 January 2023 for prospective applicants.

Professor of Animal Welfare at the RVC, Christine Nicol explained: “Studying at the RVC will provide you with a deep understanding of systems thinking. 

“You will work alongside global research leaders in animal health and welfare and take part in research and discussions about the ethics, human health, and environmental impacts of including animals in food systems. We will support you all the way!”


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FIVP launches CMA remedies survey

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 FIVP has shared a survey, inviting those working in independent practice to share their views on the CMA's proposed remedies.

The Impact Assessment will help inform the group's response to the CMA, as it prepares to submit further evidence to the Inquiry Group. FIVP will also be attending a hearing in November.

Data will be anonymised and used solely for FIVP's response to the CMA. The survey will close on Friday, 31 October 2025. 

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CMA to host webinar exploring provisional decisions

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to host a webinar for veterinary professionals to explain the details of its provisional decisions, released on 15 October 2025.

The webinar will take place on Wednesday, 29 October 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Officials will discuss the changes which those in practice may need to make if the provisional remedies go ahead. They will also share what happens next with the investigation.

The CMA will be answering questions from the main parties of the investigation, as well as other questions submitted ahead of the webinar.

Attendees can register here before Wednesday, 29 October at 11am. Questions must be submitted before 10am on 27 October.

A recording of the webinar will be accessible after the event.