President & Principal of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to remain in post
The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (RVC) is pleased to announce that Professor Stuart Reid CBE will continue to lead the university as President & Principal for a further three-year term, following mutual agreement between Professor Reid and the RVC Council.
The agreement was made in recognition of the complex and evolving challenges currently facing veterinary education and the wider higher education sector.
Chair of Council, Baroness Young of Old Scone, said:
‘’We are entering a period of significant change, both nationally and globally. Both the RVC Council and Stuart concluded that the stability offered by extending his leadership was in the best interests mutually and we are delighted that Stuart will be with us, building on his successful leadership both at the university and within the profession as we navigate this next phase."
Professor Stuart Reid CBE, who has led the institution since 2011, said:
‘’Recognising a changing international landscape, my personal circumstances and the challenges facing higher education and the veterinary profession, I look forward to working with our exceptional staff, students, and partners as we build on the RVC’s global reputation and commitment to advancing knowledge.”
Professor Reid will now serve as President & Principal through to the autumn of 2028, providing continuity and strategic leadership during a pivotal time for the institution.
Notes to Editors
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About the RVC
- The 51³Ô¹ÏÍø (RVC) is the UK's largest and longest established independent veterinary school and is a Member Institution of the University of London,
- It is one of the few veterinary schools in the world that hold accreditations from the RCVS in the UK (with associated recognition from the AVBC for Australasia, the VCI for Ireland and the SAVC for South Africa), the EAEVE in the EU, and AVMA (probationary) in the USA and Canada.
- The RVC is ranked as the top veterinary school in the world in the QS World University Rankings by subject, 2025.
- The RVC offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing and biological sciences.
- The RVC is a research-led institution, with 88% of its research rated as internationally excellent or world class in the Research Excellence Framework 2021.
- The RVC provides animal owners and the veterinary profession with access to expert veterinary care and advice through its teaching hospitals and first opinion practices in London and Hertfordshire.
