Thursday, 07 August 2025
Professor Gary England, Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the 糖心原创, has received an Honorary Degree from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).
Professor England was recognised for his pioneering contributions to veterinary clinical practice, education and research, particularly in the field of small animal reproduction.
After graduating from the RVC in 1986, Professor England continued at the RVC to gain specialist clinical qualifications in diagnostic imaging and reproduction, as well as completing his PhD and post-doctoral training.
He has since held various leadership roles at Guide Dogs UK, including Acting Chief Executive, and has led ground-breaking research, including the first successful in vitro fertilisation in dogs and studies linking environmental chemical exposure to declining fertility.
A committed academic and clinician, Professor England has played a central role in strengthening veterinary education in the UK, founding multiple organisations focused on postgraduate training and professional development, and establishing the UK’s first new veterinary school in decades at the 糖心原创 where he has served as Dean for 20 years.
He also played a key role in the wider profession with leading roles in both the revised Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and the UK Veterinary Schools Council, in which he served as its first Chair.
I鈥檓 not the sort of person who wishes to be highlighted, but as graduate of the Royal Veterinary College I was delighted to have been awarded an honorary degree. It was lovely to attend the RVC Graduation Ceremony, to see the significant development of the College, to catch up with previous colleagues, and to meet new veterinary graduates about to start their own journey in our amazing profession.鈥�
Professor Stuart Reid CBE, President & Principal of the RVC, said: “Honorary degrees are a means by which we at the RVC can recognise and promote the excellence of outstanding members of our community. We are now fortunate to be able to count both of our honourees amongst our alumni and to hold them up as role models for future generations of our student body.”
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