This year has been a record year for students progressing on to Higher Education from East Durham College's Houghall Campus.

When Craven College signed their students up to the first VETNET LLN summer school neither staff or students really knew what to expect or the impact that it would have on the students involved and the staff and students back at college.

Here are a few examples of success stories in our region:

VETNET LLN NE & Yorkshire has had the pleasure of having University of Edinburgh - The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and University of Glasgow - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine as associate partners in our region.

Newcastle scientists who found that cows with names produce more milk have won a major international award.

In early July, Bishop Burton College ran a cross-region, multi-subject, residential taster experience with colleges from the NE & Yorks and central region.

ANIMAL lovers will have a chance to train for their dream career with a new diploma.

Details of how to apply for Bishop Burton College's HE taster event that is taking place in July 2009.

VETNET LLN's NE & Yorkshire and North West regions are funding 2 studies investigating existing skills and qualifications in the dairy sector and the future requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) / training.

Dr Jonathan Guy, admissions tutor on Animal Science (Livestock Technology and Companion Animal Studies), reports on VETNET LLN funded activity at Newcastle University...

How could we streamline the development of progression accords in the region? How could this pave the way for a national accord? Could the North East and Yorkshire lead the way?

VETNET LLN funds a pilot scheme to use past students to inspire current vocational learners to progress to HE

A cow with a name produces more milk than one without, scientists at Newcastle University have found.

Pictures and report from the Animal Uni Summer School event are now available.

Good news for students studying National Diplomas and other level 3 animal courses in the North East of England.

Myfanwy Griffith Head of Section for Animal Management at Askham Bryan College has spent many hours outlining which courses are available to vocational students with varying backgrounds. This has resulted in a huge portfolio of progression accords.

East Durham & Houghall Community College (soon to be East Durham College) have just been given funds for a project to engage with past students to support VETNET LLN objectives in number of ways.

Maxine Room, the Principal for Park Lane College, Leeds/Keighley has pledged Park Lane College's support for VETNET LLN

Alan Blackwell, Principal of Craven College, Skipton was pleased to accept a partnership certificate and officially join the VETNET Lifelong Learning Network.

On Tuesday the 15 June, 33 students from East Durham College (Houghall) came for a Higher Education taster day to Askham Bryan College (York).

On a slightly blustery day Stewart Deas (Head of HE) and Paul Conlin (Curriculum Manager for Land-based) accepted the VETNET LLN partnership certificate on behalf of Northumberland College at their land-based Campus at Kirkley Hall.

Admissions tutors at Newcastle University, Dr Jonathan Guy (Animal Science related Degrees) and Dr Philip Cain (Agriculture related Degrees), have been the first Higher Education institute to officially re-iterate the entry requirement in their prospectus

March 11th 2011; A fascinating and educational day where leading equine experts will share their tips and insights into the latest horse health research and practises.

Eighteen vocational students from central and Northern England participated in a 3 day Easter School at the University of Liverpool.

For all those applying for Veterinary Science degree programmes here is a chance to experience commercial livestock production systems and add strength to your CV.

VETNET LLN's NE & Yorkshire and North West regions are funding 2 studies investigating existing skills and qualifications in the dairy sector and the future requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) / training.

The weather was awful and travel conditions challenging but 120 National Diploma Animal Management students took part in the Animal Welfare Taster Day at University of Chester on 3rd December.

In March, the North West was proud to announce the first VETNET LLN Progression Accord for Veterinary Nursing.

National Diploma Animal Management students and their tutors attended a Veterinary Nursing Symposium at Myerscough College in June.

It's one, small step for VETNET LLN but a significant one for vocational learners!

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The University of Liverpool ran its third Veterinary Easter School for vocational learners in April. Eighteen students studying Animal Management at colleges in the north and midlands were welcomed by Professor Susan Dawson. The Liverpool Easter School is

Stepping Up A tutorial resource for Animal Management Developed by Sarah Whitehurst at Hopwood Hall College, this CD-based resource is designed to provide activities and discussion materials for Animal Management learners, particularly those who wish to p

The 2009 version of the booklet designed and researched by Helen McCallin at Walford and North Shropshire College has been revised and updated. The booklet supplements the CAVE website with pathways, profiles and links for a range of animal-related discip

Chester Zoo's vet team has allowed a glimpse into their day-to-day role through a new exhibit designed by the Zoo's Education staff 'Zoo Vets - The Inside Story'.

As veterinary nurses in modern practice, we are required to deal with a multitude of issues relating to welfare, ethics, communication and professional conflicts on a daily basis, and sometimes it can be extremely difficult to come to what you feel is the

Following last year's inaugural event, the symposium was attended by National Diploma students from across the North West.

Victoria Bond and Carrie Vale from Lancaster & Morecambe College ran an Biochemistry and Microbiology day last year. In fact it was so successful they repeated the day to accommodate the students and staff who wished to attend.

'A good day all round found the information on careers options very useful - didn't realise there were so many!'

On Tuesday 1st December 2009, a party of 2nd Year National Diploma in Animal Management students from Sheffield City College in South Yorkshire, boarded a train for a three-day visit to London.

A conference for learners on animal-related courses

Barnfield is the largest college in Bedfordshire and Luton. Operating at five centres and in the community, it provides education and training for school leavers, mature entrants and for industry.

Amanda Starkins has become the latest recipient of a college award, sponsored by VETNET LLN in the Eastern Region.

Writtle College has recently launched aninnovative lecture series, aimed at all members of the clinical veterinary team with a particular emphasis on nursing staff.

How do you get opinions, ideas and perspectives from a range of employers involved with the Equine industry?

Higher Education veterinary nursing students from Sparsholt College have been taking part in National Vet Nursing week, raising awareness of the important job they do in caring for the nation's pets.

This event took place on the 7th & 8th July 2009 in Bristol

Since our last report in vetnetworks, the project to establish a regional progression agreement for the South West is developing well, despite the logistical challenges posed by such a large region...