VetEd 2024

It is a great honour for the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine to host the International Symposium of the Veterinary Schools Council in July 2024.

The aim of VetEd is to provide an open and friendly atmosphere in which to share ideas, innovations, research and best practice in veterinary education. We welcome a wide range of delegates including veterinary educationalists, clinicians, academics, veterinary students, practitioners and researchers from many countries.  

Our vision is to advance the discipline of veterinary medical education.

Our mission is to support the delivery of excellence in veterinary medical education through engagement in research, scholarship and informed innovation, and to develop a structured and evidence-based approach to the continuing professional development of educators of veterinary professionals.

The Centre for Veterinary Education conducts and disseminates research on topics in veterinary medical education to inform and enhance curriculum design and programme delivery. We collaborate and undertake educational research projects with local, national and international partners.

The Centre for Veterinary Education promotes and facilitates CPD for faculty and work-placement providers involved in educating veterinary professionals. In-house training opportunities are developed to support teachers to remain current in evidence-based pedagogy and assessment approaches to best prepare veterinary professionals for the workplace.