Earlier this month Collin Willson, Animal Welfare Veterinary Lead for the FSA in Wales, won the Impact Award from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. It recognises his long and impactful career in veterinary public health and food safety.
"There is a place in science for everybody!" Find out about what drove Dr Erica Kintz, Dr Sophie Hardy, and Mike Dickinson to careers in science and what they get up to in their day jobs at the Food Standards Agency.
On International Women's Day, Jane Clark our Director of Veterinary Services shares her journey to the top of her profession and how the fight for equity continues.
We're delighted to share the news that our Vet of the Year for 2023 is Jose Gomez-Luengo. We sat down with Jose and asked him about his career and what the award means to him.
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we hear from some of the many women in the FSA who use science every day to keep food safe, on how they got into STEM.
To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Judith Hanvey the FSA in NI’s Boardroom Apprentice and the FSA’s Director for Northern Ireland Andy Cole discuss the journey so far.
FSA in Northern Ireland’s Boardroom Apprentice Judith Hanvey shares her latest update.
Judith Hanvey will attend four Board meetings a year as part of the 12-month Boardroom Apprentice scheme.
"I would advise anyone that it is never too late to pursue what you love, even in science. However, encouraging STEM subjects helps cultivate and steer towards achieving this. Having the foundation laid at an early age is helpful."
To mark International Women’s Day, we shine a light on women building careers in the meat industry through the Food Standards Agency.