The University of Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine received the largest single gift in the university's history from an anonymous donor: £10 million (US$11.8 million). Projects dedicated to animal welfare are a priority for the donor and one that falls directly in line with much of the research being done at the school.
Current research projects which line up with the donor's mission include one that focuses on reducing pain and suffering in dogs with unnatural head shapes caused by selective breeding. A future project that could benefit from the donation includes locating more accessible, accurate, and faster treatments for cancer in animals.
The gift will also be used to support student scholarships, which will allow the best veterinary students to study at Surrey regardless of their financial situation.
The donation is part of The Future Says Surrey campaign, which focuses on the positive impact the school has on society by supporting students and researchers who focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability, and one health-one medicine. The latter recognizes the connectedness of humans, animals, plants, and the environment, and focuses on achieving positive health outcomes.
Surrey's School of Veterinary Medicine was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015; the school's Large Animal Clinical Facilities were opened in 2020 by Princess Anne.
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