Veterinary Medicine & Science

Principal supervisor: Prof. Madeleine Campbell

Other supervisors: Dr Richard Payne

Background: The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science (SVMS) undertakes research on many key aspects of companion animals and livestock health and production. Research at the School is integrated into the University structure with established world class research in biomedical sciences within the other University Schools.  Research undertaken at the School is relevant to both Veterinary Medicine and Science and Comparative and Human Medicine.

Project description:

This is a desk-based project which will involve an initial review of where an evidence base already exists and where further research is needed on identifying the causes of injuries in greyhounds, with particular reference to the following areas:
  – length of race
  – the effect of age at the start of racing on injury rates
  – design of track
  – hurdles
  – number of runners
  – trap number of greyhounds – warm up/warm down
  – fitness programmes for individual greyhounds
  The outputs of this research will be a series of recommendations which will guide decision making on how future research should be directed and prioritised to have the most significant positive impact on greyhound welfare. 

The student will also investigate any link between at least one of the causes listed above and injury type in racing greyhounds. 

Further information and Application

Applicants must hold a minimum of a 2.1 undergraduate degree, or a minimum of a 2.2 degree and a Master’s degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Nutrition or similar subjects. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the principal supervisor: Prof Madeleine Campbell, Madeleine.Campbell@nottingham.ac.uk 

Candidates should apply online and include a CV. When completing the online application form, please select the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, then MRes Veterinary Medicine and Science and, once submitted, send your student ID number to SV-PG-VET@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk.

Any queries regarding the application process should be addressed to SV-PG-VET@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk.

Interview Date: W/c 4^th September, tbc

Start Date: 

1^st October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter

Closing date: 

23rd August 2023

Eligibility for Funding

This is a fully funded studentship open to UK nationals.   EU and International applicants are also welcome, however international university tuition fees will apply.  EU and International students are liable for tuition fees at the international rate and must be able to fund the difference between “Home” and “Overseas” tuition fees themselves.  Fee status will be assessed upon application.  For Home student eligibility guidelines, please refer to the UKRI website