International Postgraduate Veterinary Education Symposium

About this event:

Join us this autumn for a two-day inaugural International Postgraduate Veterinary Education (PGVE) symposium. The first of its kind, this unique event will kick start the development of an international community of practice dedicated to leading, engaging in, reporting, and sharing high-quality veterinary educational scholarship, research, and innovation - enhancing the satisfaction, motivation, engagement, and wellbeing of veterinary professionals around the globe.

Who should attend:

The symposium is open to all those with an interest in advancing veterinary postgraduate education. We particularly welcome those who are actively involved in the support and training of veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses from graduation onwards, and those interested in enhancing the satisfaction and wellbeing of the workforce through best practice education.

Format and programme highlights:

The symposium will be based around four overarching topics, each representing the possible stages within a veterinary professional’s career where education and training may play an important role.

These are:

• Graduate transition into the profession
• Advanced education and training (post graduate qualifications, internships, and residencies)
• Continuing education and professional development
• Licensure and revalidation

The programme will feature a number of inspiring presentations delivered by educational leaders from both veterinary and the health professions. Confirmed speakers include Professor John Norcini, Professor Olle ten Cate, Professor Lambert Schuwirth, Professor Suzanne Chamberlain and Professor Martin Cake.

The event is split across two days, with an additional pre-symposium workshop and networking day for those interested in contributing to the further development of the community of practice.

• Pre-symposium workshop - Monday, 17 November 2025 at Hardwick Street, 1 Hardwick Street, London, EC1N 4RB

• PGVE symposium - Tuesday, 18 and Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at Ironmongers’ Hall, Off Shaftesbury Pl, Aldersgate St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8AA

There will be an opportunity to network throughout the event.

*Please note event timings and programme content to follow shortly, information is subject to change.

Delegate participation:

Delegates are invited to present across the four overarching topics. More information on this, and how to submit an abstract, can be found on the RCVS website.

Our Exhibitors:

The event will feature exhibitors interested in supporting us with this work. Full details will follow shortly.

Registration:

Tickets are priced at a flat rate of £100 per person, which covers access to both days of the event.

Please note that this rate is fixed; no partial refunds will be available for those attending only one day.

When completing the Eventbrite form, you will be asked to complete a number of key details, including:

• Your full name
• Contact details
• Your role, organisation (where applicable) and context
• Accessibility and dietary requirements

Attendance at this inaugural symposium is limited to 100 delegates, with places allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

If tickets sell out, a waitlist will be created. Those on the waitlist will be contacted in order of registration should places become available.

Venue details:

Our symposium takes place at Ironmonger's Hall, London, UK.

Ironmonger's Hall is a purpose built conference centre located in Central London. Income from the Hall helps support the Ironmongers’ Company which administers a number of charities.

The full address for the event is:

Ironmonger's Hall

Shaftesbury Place

Off Aldergate Street

Barbican

EC2Y 8AA

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Access and facilities:

The venue has been chosen as it can provide:

• Free and unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi access
• Air conditioning
• Cloakroom
• Accessible toilets and lifts
• Catering for all special dietary requirements (you will be able to indicate this on booking)

For further information, please visit the Ironmonger's Hall Website

Travel and accommodation:

We will not be providing travel expenses or accommodation for those attending the event.

Directions to Hardwick Street:

Bus and tube

• Closest Bus stop: 153
• Closest Tube: Angel (Northern Line)
• Closest Train: Farringdon

Directions to Ironmonger's Hall:

Bus and tube

• Closest Bus: 4, 56
• Closest Tube: Moorgate (Circle Line)
• Closest Train: Farringdon

For those travelling from outside of the UK, please feel free to utilise the Transport for London journey planner

FAQs

Can you reserve me a place and I book at a later date?

Sorry, we are unable to reserve places, tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Can I book on Eventbrite and pay via invoice?

Unfortunately we are unable to raise invoices for the associated costs. Payment must be made via Eventbrite at the time of booking.

What is the refund policy?

We would strongly advise that you only book onto this event if you are able to attend.

Please note that due to administration costs we will only refund the ticket fee, if a cancellation request is received on or before 23:59 GMT on Tuesday, 21 October. After this date there will be no refund unless we can replace your space, if we can resell your ticket you will recieve your refund after the date of the event.

Eventbrite have an admin fee for booking tickets which the College covers and will not be refundable in any event.

If you have any questions or issues please email events@rcvs.org.uk

What if I can only attend for one day?

Tickets are chargeable at a flat rate of £100 per person for access to the entire event. No refunds will be given, or exceptions made, if you are only able to attend one of the days.