On 6 June 2025, the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) was delighted to host a distinguished delegation from the School of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen), alongside collaborating researchers, in a visit aimed at fostering academic partnership and advancing joint research initiatives.

The College held its latest Town Hall Meeting for Semester B 2024/25 on 30 May 2025. The Town Hall Meetings, bringing together staff to celebrate achievements, share key updates, and discuss future priorities. A highlight of this semester’s event was the presentation of the College Excellence Awards 2025, which recognize outstanding contributions in teaching, research, and service. Established in 2024, these awards recognize staff members who demonstrate dedication, innovation and excellence in their work, furthering the College’s mission and enhancing the student experience.

Produced by CityUHK Farm, the educational by-product CityUHK Milk was honoured with the Grand Award of the Year and the Best Brand Image Award at the BDA Brand Award 2025, organised by the Hong Kong Designers Association. These prestigious accolades recognise City University of Hong Kong’s (CityUHK) excellence in innovative learning and sustainability under the concept of One Health.

The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences and CityU Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) are hosting four VetX Talks in 2025, where veterinarians share their personal journeys in building their careers, highlighting the challenges and successes they've encountered along the way. This series aims to inspire and inform future veterinarians about the diverse opportunities available in the field.

How does the armoured tiling on shark and ray cartilage maintain continuous covering as the animals’ skeletons expand during growth? This is a question that has perplexed Professor Mason Dean, a marine biologist in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Public Health at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) since he was in graduate school.

The Veterinary Community Outreach Programme (VCOP), an initiative spearheaded by the Centre of Animal Health and Welfare, is making remarkable progress in enhancing animal welfare and providing essential pet care services to underserved communities in Hong Kong. VCOP's mission focuses on owner education, practical pet care support, and targeted research to address region-specific challenges. With a dedicated outreach van, the programme ensures access to communities in need.

Congratulations to Professor Paulo Steagall on receiving the 2025 Bourgelat Award from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA). The Bourgelat Award is the BSAVA’s primary recognition for really outstanding international contributions to the fields of small animal practice or science in their widest context”. More information can be found at https://www.bsava.com/awards/bourgelat/

On 18 -19 November 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting Professor Dave Lin, the Interdisciplinary PhD Programme Coordinator from Cornell University. During his visit, Professor Lin delivered insightful talks to our faculty and students, focusing on the vital role of proactive mentoring practices throughout the PhD journey.