UN Sustainable Development Goal 15
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and biodiversity loss.
Hong Kong’s first professional veterinary degree — the six-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM), jointly developed with Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
Asia’s first dual-accredited veterinary degree
Curriculum themes
Community outreach · since Sep 2024
2,000+
Services include neuter surgeries, vaccinations and wellness examinations
Campus operations · 2024–25
24,130kg
226
Publications
1.81
Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI)
201
Publications with International Collaborations
17
SDG 15 Related Courses
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The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences hosted the second part of a joint symposium series on campus, following the first part in Nansha in June 2025. Sessions covered epidemiology and prevention of viral infections in poultry, animal-disease vaccine development, and characterisation of animal production systems.
A Centre for Animal Health and Welfare initiative delivering owner education, practical pet-care support and targeted research to underserved Hong Kong communities via a dedicated outreach van — including a first preventative health care clinic in the Mai Po villages with WWF Hong Kong and joint vaccination clinics with the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
CityUHK animal-welfare researchers found that female feral water buffalo on Lantau Island form preferential social bonds with peers of similar personality, assessed across three primary traits — social tension, vigilance and general dominance. Led by Dr Debottam Bhattacharjee with Professor Alan McElligott and Professor Kate Flay, the findings inform sustainable welfare and conservation strategies for free-ranging and threatened species.
CityUHK signed a framework cooperation agreement establishing a joint research laboratory and an internship/entrepreneurship base with the Guangdong Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of Nansha District, advancing Guangdong–Hong Kong veterinary medicine and animal-health research. Led by Professor Vanessa Barrs, Dean of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences.
Run with Animals Asia since 2015 by Student Development Services, "Professor Paws" returned for its 11th consecutive year, engaging over 1,000 students with certified therapy dogs. The programme lowers stress, fosters connection and promotes kindness and compassion towards animals.
30 Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students served as Student Mentors under the Hong Kong Police Force’s Animal Watchers Programme, visiting kindergartens, primary and secondary schools to establish Animal CARE Corners and guide proper animal-facility management.
A preventative health care clinic in the Mai Po villages with WWF Hong Kong (30+ animals); a joint AFCD vaccination clinic in Yuen Long (nearly 20 pets); and an animal-welfare education seminar at Sha Kok Estate (around 170 attendees).
