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On 29 February 2024, faculty and students at CityU came together to organize a remarkable event called PetPower, showcasing their commitment to the greater good of the university community. This event, which brought together students, staff, and external professionals from renowned organizations such as the SPCA, Animals Asia, KAKATO, SCOPE, and Professor Paws Inc., aimed to promote animal welfare, strengthen community bonds, and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership.


The common thread between kayaking, sunrise hikes, jetty jumps, and memories for a lifetime is the BVM Teamwork and Leadership Camp organized by Outward Bound Hong Kong. This camp is designed to provide an outdoor experiential learning experience for first-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students.


We are delighted to introduce CityU farm’s ice cream to the CityU community. This delectable treat is crafted from fresh, high-quality milk produced by our very own Jersey cows at CityU farm. To celebrate this occasion, a launch ceremony was held on Valentine's Day, attended by Dean Vanessa Barrs, CityU staff and students. The presence of love on this special day infused the atmosphere with an even greater sense of joy and happiness.


International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on February 11th each year. On this day, we celebrate the women and girls who have shattered barriers and paved the way for future generations of scientists.


This Chinese New Year, there’s nothing better than visiting the Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Night Market, set up by the local community that neighbours our very own CityU Farm, housing 25 Jersey cows and 13 Jersey heifers currently


Behind every milestone lies a story. Our Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) programme has come a long way since the inception of the vet school back in 2014. Almost a decade later, with being awarded dual accreditation and producing the first generation of Hong Kong-trained and licensed vets, the BVM program is on its way to achieving greater heights.


We are pleased to announce that Professor Rebecca TRAUB as Chair Professor of Parasitology and concurrently as Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health from 5 February 2024.


The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) celebrated a momentous milestone as it held the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) Graduation Gala for its inaugural cohort on 28 October 2023. Eleven pioneering veterinary students were the first to emerge from Hong Kong's first and only veterinary school, holding great significance in the history of JCC and the local community.


CityU’s first and only vet school in Hong Kong takes immense pride in receiving dual accreditation for the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine programme by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC) and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).


Dr. Ibrahim Elsohaby, Assistant Professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health, has been awarded the Kei-ichiro Maeda Memorial Award for 2023 for research into “Healthy People, Healthy Animals: The Power of One Health in Tacking Public Health Threats”