VETNET LLN North East Case Study

Status:

Currently active

Completion Date:

Thursday, 31st Dec 2009 (Expected)

LLN:

VETNET LLN

Description:

VETNET LLN is a national network of veterinary schools, universities and colleges committed to providing opportunities for students on vocational courses to get into higher education. The North East & Yorkshire Region – the focus of this case study - is managed by Dr. Catherine Douglas at the School of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development at Newcastle University.

Outcomes:

Within the VETNET LLN North East and Yorkshire region, the following activities (among others) are available or being piloted:

• Residential University experiences (aspiration raising and assessment for entry)

• Cave website (Courses in Animal and Veterinary Education)

• VETNET LLN Focus groups

• Information, Advice and Guidance DVD

• Information, Advice and Guidance or support staff and subject specialist staff at level 3.

• Progression Accords to monitor student progress

• Animal health conference

• Pre-application open day

• Specific transition-related projects

For more detail please see the full report available at the download area of this website.

Contact:

Name:

Dr. Catherine Douglas, Newcastle University

Email:

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