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Introducing Problem-Based Learning for the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine Programme
Dr Akos Kenez, Assistant Professor for Veterinary Physiology at the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, visited the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. During his three-month stay, he studied Cornell’s veterinary curriculum and teaching practices, with a special focus on problem-based learning concepts and techniques.
Prof. Hampson invited to present at two international veterinary meetings
Professor David Hampson (Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health/Chair Professor of Pathobiology) was an invited co-chair of a session on bacteriology and bacterial diseases at the 25th International Pig Veterinary Society Congress held in Chongqing, China, in June this year.
Visit to the ‘China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda’ in Dujiangyan, Sichuan
Dean Prof. Reichel and Dr Fraser Hill (Director of CityU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory) recently visited the ‘China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda’ (CCRCGP) in Dujiangyan in Sichuan Province, supported by Mr Mo (Assistant Director (Business Development)).
Welcome Dr Ioannis Magouras
Dr Ioannis Magouras recently joined the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health as Assistant Professor in Food Safety/Veterinary Public Health.
Prof. Reichel attended QS World Class Meeting
Prof. Reichel (Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences) attended the ‘QS World Class 2018’ meeting in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, in April this year and gave an invited presentation on the setting up of a world-class, internationally credible veterinary school in Hong Kong.
Dean Reichel visited newly established veterinary school in the UKDean Reichel visited newly established veterinary school in the UK
The setting up of veterinary schools is a growth industry around the world. Presently there is another new school in the final stages of establishing itself in the United Kingdom – the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Surrey in Guildford.
Congratulations to Professor David Hampson on being awarded the AVA Gilruth Prize
Professor David Hampson (Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health / Chair Professor of Pathobiology) was awarded the 2018 Gilruth Prize by the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA).
Professor St-Hilaire Invited to Join OIE Ad Hoc Group
Professor Sophie St-Hilaire was invited to participate in an international OIE ad hoc group on susceptibility of fish species to infection with OIE listed diseases.
Interview with Dr Padalino on the ‘1 2 3’ programme on RTHK Radio 3
Dr Barbara Padalino (Assistant Professor in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health) was recently interviewed on the ‘1 2 3’ programme on Radio 3 (Hong Kong) where she talked about travelling with animals.
Best Poster Award for Dr Barbara Padalino at the 15th World Equine Veterinary Association Conference
Dr Barbara Padalino (Assistant Professor in Animal Behaviour and Welfare at the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health) was awarded a Best Poster Award at the 15th World Equine Veterinary Association Congress, which took place in Beijing from the 21st to the 23rd of April 2018.