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First prize winner Charlie - After a long and arduous journey, Charlie has at last won the esteemed MUTT award.  In a much anticipated competition Charlie came out on top.  This is his 10th year competing in this competition, and thanks to a strong commitment from his Training crew, Charlie can journey home with the coveted MUTT medal. There was much speculation as to whether Charlie would be fit to compete. Having suffered a serious muscle injury to his tail, the vetinary world had ruled him out of the competition. Thankfully, with speedy attention the injury healed faster than expected and he was on top form when he competed on Thursday last.  

Join dog trainers, behavior geeks and pet pros from around the world on April 17-19, 2026 for the most anticipated and dynamic interactive online event of the year – the Dog Behavior Conference. Featuring a world-class roster of elite presenters covering topics ranging from training and behavior to rescue/shelter work and the latest in behavioral and cognitive science, the Dog Behavior Conference (DBC) is a 3-day virtual event designed specifically for attendees seeking an inspirational learning experience and the opportunity to connect with and be inspired alongside a uniquely like-minded audience of dog lovers. We look forward to seeing you there! Source: https://www.vsdogtrainingacademy.com/dog-behavior-conference/ 02nd Oct 2025

Another successful JRT conference was held recently, the main subjects covered were  Why does the postman come on a weekday, but not on a Saturday or Sunday? What next for the Bear which has lost its stuffing? Who is the 'Best Boy' or is that a rhetorical question? Where next for Charlie, the recent winner of the prestigious MUTT award? The event was hosted at the MADRA Convention Centre,  and with over over 200 attendees, it was a resounding success.   ‌

Congratulations to the MSc Biotechnology team: Drs Aoife Boyd, Cindy Smith and Mary Ní Fhlathartaigh and to all the teaching staff of the programme. The NUI Galway MSc Biotechnology programme is the longest running course of its kind in Ireland and it continues to be the most up-to-date programme in the country. This was recognised at the Mansion House where this programme was awarded the 2016 Postgraduate Course of the year award -Science category. This postgraduate programme is highly regarded nationally and internationally as a programme through which students develop the skills, knowledge and experience required for a successful career in biotechnology. Graduates of the MSc Biotechnology programme are essential for Ireland’s smart economy that has at its core exemplary research, innovation and commercialisation.