11-13 February 2020, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
Welcome to the Vet Ed Down Under Symposium
The UQ School of Veterinary Science would like to extend a warm welcome to all veterinary educators, clinicians, nurses, technicians and technologists who teach, researchers and veterinary students wishing to attend the second biennial Australasian Veterinary Educators Symposium, ‘Vet Ed Down Under’.
Our target delegates include veterinary and veterinary technology/ nursing academics, educators, clinicians, practitioners, researchers and students.
The symposium is a two day event (Tuesday 11 - Wednesday 12 February, 2020) promoting veterinary education in the Australia/New Zealand region through the sharing of innovations, ideas and best practise in teaching and learning in an open and friendly atmosphere. Post-conference workshops will be scheduled on Thursday 13 February 2020.
The symposium will include keynote speakers, interactive poster presentations, and workshops. The Symposium Dinner held at Spicers Hidden Vale Retreat, Grandchester on the evening of the 11th of February.
Important Dates
15 August 2019 – Call for Abstracts (Workshops and Posters)
13 September 2019 – Registration Opens
1 December 2019 – Abstract Submission (Workshops) closes
17 January 2020 – Abstract Submission (Posters) closes
24 January 2020 – Registration Closes
11 February 2020 – Symposium Day 1 and Symposium Dinner
12 February 2020 – Symposium Day 2
13 February 2020 – Post-Conference Workshops
Keynote speakers
Keynote speakers
Associate Professor Julie Cary
Diplomate ACVS/ Director Clinical Communication Program & Clinical Simulation Center, Washington State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, United States of America
Dr Eloise Jillings
Senior Lecturer/Associate Dean (Admissions & Students), Massey University, School of Veterinary Sciences, New Zealand
Associate Professor Elizabeth Tudor
Associate Professor/ Associate Dean Curriculum, The University of Melbourne, School of Veterinary Science
Theme
The symposium theme is ‘Sharing practice, growing together’. We are interested in exploring all perspectives and interpretations of this theme. Abstracts for workshops and posters will be welcomed on a range of topics, including (but not limited to):
Grassroots learning and teaching
Clinical skills, professional development
Employability and entrepreneurship
Cross-cultural experiences
Entry pathways for equity students
Visions for our future
Collaborations and cross- disciplinary pollination
Interprofessional learning
Students as partners
Supporting and mentoring
Internationalisation
Cultural awareness training
Venue
UQ School of Veterinary Science, Gatton, Queensland, Australia
Get in touch
Location
School of Veterinary Science
The University of Queensland, Main Dr & Outer Ring Road, Gatton QLD 4343
Contact Us
Email : veteddownunder2020@uq.edu.au
The organisers of Vet Ed Down Under Gatton 2020 acknowledge the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which the conference will be held. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.