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The Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC) celebrated the graduation of its PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's degree students at the JCC Commencement on 12 June 2024.


A delegation comprising Prof. Dirk Pfeiffer, Prof. Sophie St-Hilaire, Prof. Ákos Kenéz, Prof. Kai Liu and Dr Howard Wong highlighted the pivotal importance of veterinary medicine in achieving sustainable development goals at the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress (GSDC) in Bangkok, demonstrating the impact from their research and showcasing our sustainable practice initiatives at our CityUHK Farm.


A delegation from the Nansha District Government visited City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) on 9 May and met with the management team of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC). The meeting fostered fruitful discussions on collaborative opportunities in scientific research and educational initiatives, aimed at strengthening cooperation between Guangdong and Hong Kong in the veterinary medicine field.


The College held another successful Town Hall Meeting on 28 May 2024.



Professor Yu HUANG, Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS), has recently been awarded The Peter Harris Distinguished Scientist Award by the International Heart Research Society. He is the first Chinese scientist to receive this prestigious award.


The atmosphere was filled with excitement and anticipation as the BVM year 5 students of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine & Life Sciences, donned their pristine white coats, signifying a significant milestone in their academic journey.


Professor Dirk Pfeiffer, Chow Tak Fung Chair Professor of One Health and Director of the Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), a



On 29 February 2024, faculty and students at CityU came together to organize a remarkable event called PetPower, showcasing their commitment to the greater good of the university community. This event, which brought together students, staff, and external professionals from renowned organizations such as the SPCA, Animals Asia, KAKATO, SCOPE, and Professor Paws Inc., aimed to promote animal welfare, strengthen community bonds, and raise awareness about responsible pet ownership.


The common thread between kayaking, sunrise hikes, jetty jumps, and memories for a lifetime is the BVM Teamwork and Leadership Camp organized by Outward Bound Hong Kong. This camp is designed to provide an outdoor experiential learning experience for first-year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students.


We are delighted to introduce CityU farm’s ice cream to the CityU community. This delectable treat is crafted from fresh, high-quality milk produced by our very own Jersey cows at CityU farm. To celebrate this occasion, a launch ceremony was held on Valentine's Day, attended by Dean Vanessa Barrs, CityU staff and students. The presence of love on this special day infused the atmosphere with an even greater sense of joy and happiness.