In pictures: the UK's new vet school
The £45m school received a royal welcome
The UK's eighth veterinary school was opened by Her Majesty the Queen (photo © University of Surrey).
The UK's new veterinary school got off to a royal start last week, after it was officially opened in Surrey by Her Majesty the Queen. It is only the second vet school to open in the UK since 1965 and hopes to drive world-leading 'one health' research.
A special opening ceremony saw Her Majesty tour the school's state-of-the-art facilities, meeting staff, students and one of its founding partners, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick.
Students awaiting the Queen's arrival.
Surrey's new state-of-the-art vet school is the result of five years of "vision, enthusiasm and determination from many talented individuals," said its executive dean, Lisa Roberts.
Noel Fitzpatrick, one of the school's founding partners, said: "
This is our legacy, and we are intensely proud to be part of this evolution in health education."
Noel changed a foot pad on Scruffy the dog, so he was ready for the Queen's arrival.
Second year students practising clinical skills.
Her Majesty was invited to unveil a plaque to mark the occasion.
Joey – star of the theatre production War Horse – reared up on his hind legs as the Queen's limousine departed (photo © University of Surrey).
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