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$5 million funding towards new vet school

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Monday, 29 October 2007

The capital funding for the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's planned new is secured with the State Government's announcement today of a $5 million grant.

South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n and made the announcement this morning during a visit to see where the vet school will be based at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s .

The State funding follows on from an funded by the Federal Government. A further $10 million will be invested in capital works by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Chancellor the said: "This State Government funding means the last piece of capital funding is now in place. The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is very grateful for the support of the State Government in this significant development for the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ and for the State."

There is already strong demand for entry to the vet school. Applications so far stand at 149 first preference applicants for 40 places in the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s three-year starting next year. There will be 50 places a year for the postgraduate veterinary science degree starting in 2011.

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide said: "The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ is keen to help meet unmet national demand for veterinary science and, in particular, to address the serious shortage of rural-based vets in South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.

"As well as a broad training in veterinary science, veterinary students at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide will have a unique focus on the needs of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n livestock production, equine health, aquaculture and biosecurity industries.

"The ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s Roseworthy Campus already has a strong international brand in agriculture and animal science research and teaching. Adding veterinary science to its programs will help cement its place as a leader in science, research and innovation for the State's animal health and agricultural industries."

A recommendation for final approval for the establishment of the vet school will go before ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ Council.

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