Evolving Veterinary Research and Education Strategies in a Changing World

Special international guest, Professor David Argyle,
William Dick Chair of Veterinary Clinical Studies and Dean of Veterinary Medicine and Head of School,
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies - University of Edinburgh, presents: 
 

Evolving Veterinary Research and Education Strategies in a Changing World

Against a changing landscape in Higher Education, and the need to evolve a strategy for research and education, the University of Edinburgh embarked on a change programme in 2005 that brought together a major research provider (the Roslin Institute) and the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies into one entity, in order to create a step change in Veterinary Medicine.   In this seminar, I will discuss the synergy this created and how the research is now mapping to the global sustainability goals.  I will discuss our approach to both livestock and companion animal research and how these are being supported by investments in omics technologies, imaging capability and all underpinned by data science.  Finally, I will discuss the educational programmes and how these have developed to support graduates equipped for a changing world.

Speaker bio: 
David Argyle is a graduate of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from the University of Glasgow. He gained his PhD in Immunology and Oncology from the same department.  He has served as a clinical academic for the Universities of Glasgow, Wisconsin-Madison and Edinburgh.  He has served as Chair of Clinical Studies and as Postgraduate Dean for the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.  In 2011, he was appointed William Dick chair of Veterinary Clinical Studies and Dean of Veterinary Medicine at The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies.  He is also Deputy Head of College for The College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.  He is chair of the examination board for the ECVIM sub-specialty in Oncology. He is an RCVS and European recognized specialist in veterinary oncology, his major interests are cancer biology and comparative oncology. He was elected FRSE and FRCVS in 2016 for meritorious contributions to knowledge.  He was elected FRSA in 2019 for contributions to social progress and development.