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PLANS FOR a new school of veterinary medicine have been announced by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).

A report into the facility in Aberdeen says it could create almost 240 jobs and generate £28m for the economy.

SCOTLAND’S first new vet school for more than 150 years could provide the country with an economic boost, a new report has claimed. A study by Biggar Economics found the establishment of a vet school at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) in Aberdeen could add £28.3 million gross value added to the economy by 2030-31 – as well as create some 238 jobs. The report was released as Professor Wayne Powell (below), principal of the SRUC, spoke about its “groundbreaking model” that will a...

SRUC’s bold plan for Aberdeen vet school © Supplied by SRUC HELPING HAND: SRUC says the new vet school would help solve skills shortages in rural practices across Scotland. Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has unveiled plans to establish a new vet school in Aberdeen, with the first students starting in two to three years time. SRUC says the school would help solve  skills shortages in rural veterinary practice, food production, food safety and animal and public health across Scotland and p...

Wayne Powell Professor Wayne Powell, principal of Scotland’s Rural College, is among seven new appointments to the board of NatureScot, the quango formerly known as Scottish Natural Heritage. Prof Powell said he was proud to take up the position given the two organisations’ shared values around the country’s natural environment. Other appointments to the board include Dr Heather Reid, a science education consultant and former weather forecaster with the Met Office and BBC Scotland; ...

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‘He also stated he would shoot any law enforcement personnel who attempted to enter onto the property,’ The sheriff’s office contacted Powell by telephone, and he again said he would kill officers who tried to arrest him. Gerald Wayne Powell Wills Point Texas man and former US military vet kills his mother, Billie Powell and her dog before surrendering. Former army vet who suffered from PTSD Early Monday morning, a SWAT team entered the property, and Powell surrendered. Deputies found hi...

A Texas man has killed his mother and her dog after he reportedly told his sister what he was going to do. Police were in a standoff with Gerald Wayne Powell, 45, for seven hours before he surrendered peacefully, according to a Crime Online report. Van Zandt County deputies headed to the scene outside Wills Point, east of Dallas, and arrived at about 10 p.m. on Sunday. Police had spoken with a family member and learned that Gerald Wayne Powell was inside with several firearms. The suspect al...

Civitas Senior Living Earns Great Place to Work® Certification for Third Consecutive Year Demonstrates Commitment to Employees, Company Culture News provided by Share this article Share this article FORT WORTH, Texas, April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Civitas Senior Living, an innovative senior living management company based in Fort Worth, announced its designation as a 2021-2022 Great Place to Work®. Great Place to Work is an independent research and consulting firm. Its certification process c...

Warriors mailbag: What does Juan Toscano-Andersons future hold? FacebookTwitterEmail Golden State Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson is averaging 6.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 20.6 minutes per game this season.Jeff Chiu / Associated Press Warriors forward Juan Toscano-Anderson has emerged as a bit of a fan favorite, and it’s not difficult to see why: His story — from seldom-used college reserve to player for his hometown NBA team — seems straight out of a Hollywood scrip...