EAEVE General Assembly 2025

Thursday 12 June – General Assembly

Venue: UCD O’Reilly Hall, Belfield Campus

08:45 – Arrival & Registration
09:00 – 10:40 – EAEVE Internal Issues – Part I
10:40 – 11:00 – Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30 – EAEVE Internal Issues – Part II
12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30 – Parallel Sessions:

• a) Regional Meetings (organised by Regional Representatives)

• b) Meeting with President & Director on the European System of Veterinary Training (ESEVT) (optional)
  14:30 – 15:00 – Coffee Break
  15:00 – 17:00 – EAEVE Internal Issues – Part III

19:00 – Cocktail Reception at (opens in a new window)MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland

Friday 13 June – Educational Day

Venue: UCD O’Reilly Hall, Belfield Campus

08:45 – Arrival
09:00 – 09:10 – Welcome by Prof. Rory Breathnach, Dean, UCD School of Veterinary Medicine

Educational Programme I

Chair: Prof. Gaetano Oliva
Theme: Assessment, Inter-professional Education, Metacognition
09:10 – 10:40

• 09:10 – 09:30 – Assoc. Prof. Sue Rackard (UCD) & Prof. Sarah Baillie (Bristol)
  EAEVE Guidelines for Assessment in Veterinary Education

• 09:30 – 09:40 – Mr. Mark McCorry & Assoc. Prof. Renagh Kelly (UCD)
  Developing Interprofessional Education (IPE) Between Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing Students at UCD

• 09:40 – 09:50 – Assoc. Prof. Joe Cassidy & Asst. Prof. Diane Cashman (UCD)
  Online Open-book Assessment for Clinical Reasoning in Vet Students

• 09:50 – 10:10 – Prof. Deirdre Campion (UCD)
  “Learning to Learn” – Metacognition Design Framework & I-SEE Learning Strategies

• 10:10 – 10:40 – Discussion

10:40 – 11:00 – Coffee Break

Chair: Prof. Pierre Lekeux
11:00 – 12:30

• 11:00 – 11:20 – Dr. Gerald Barry (UCD)
  Educational Aspects of the UCD One Health Centre

• 11:20 – 11:50 – Prof. Claude Saegerman (Liège)
  Biosecurity SOPs in Veterinary Education Establishments

• 11:50 – 12:00 – Prof. Pierre Lekeux (ESEVT)
  Biosecurity Requirements of ESEVT

• 12:00 – 12:30 – Discussion

12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch Break

Chair: Prof. Mehmet Çalıcıoğlu
13:30 – 15:00
Theme: CIQA, Benchmarking, and Addressing Deficiencies

• 13:30 – 13:45 – Èva Orbán (CIQA Chair)
  Good, Better, Best – Benchmarking and Cooperation in ESEVT

• 13:45 – 14:00 – Prof. Laura Kramer (Parma)
  Do Not Put Off to Tomorrow What You Can Do Today

• 14:00 – 14:15 – Prof. Ivar Vågsholm (Uppsala)
  Preparing for Re-Visitation – Insights Gained

• 14:15 – 14:30 – Prof. Andrea Tipold (TiHo Hannover)
  Title TBC

• 14:30 – 15:00 – Discussion

Chair: Prof. Petra Winter
15:00 – 15:25
Reports from Partner Organisations:

• FVE

• EBVS

• VetCEE

• AVMA

• AAVMC

• WVA

• IVSA

Reports from Corporate Partners:

• Mars Veterinary Health

• IVC Evidensia

• CVS Group

15:25 – 15:30 – Closing Remarks by EAEVE President
15:30 – 18:00 – Visitation of the UCD Campus
19:00 – Gala Dinner in UCD O’Reilly Hall

Experience first-hand Ireland’s natural beauty - sit back, relax and discover ‘the Garden of Ireland’ and why it’s one of Ireland’s most beautiful visitor destinations.  

Itinerary breakdown:
08:45: Depart UCD
10:15: Arrive Glendalough
11:30: Travel across the Wicklow Gap (photo opportunities)
13:15: Arrive Kilkenny & Lunch
16:15: Depart Kilkenny
18:00: Return to UCD

Please note: places on the Social Day are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.  Only one accompanying person per delegate attending the general meeting can attend the Social Day.

Accompanying Guests

Dublin's historic cathedrals and galleries sit proudly amid a thriving metropolitan food and drinks scene beloved for an authentic Guinness and outstanding seafood. Embraced at its edges by natural beauty, you can unwind in serene coastal villages, scale rugged mountains to admire sprawling city views, or dive straight in with wake-boarding, zip-lining, mountain biking and more!

Find out more about things to do during your time in Dublin:

• 48 Hours in Dublin...Quick Guide
• (opens in a new window)https://www.visitdublin.com/

Accompanying guests can also attend the gala dinner, by reservation, and the social day, also by reservation.

Reservations for a guest accompanying a delegate must be made the same time as those for the delegate.

General Assembly, Educational Day & Gala Dinner (12 & 13 June 2025)

• Early bird registration: €450
• Early Bird Delegate Registration will be bookable until Friday 28 February 2025
  
• Regular registration: €490
• Regular registration will be bookable from Saturday 1 March to Wednesday 14 May 2025

Early Bird and Regular Registration Fees include the following:

• Attendance at the General Assembly & Cocktail Reception on 12 June 2025
• Attendance at the Educational Day, Visitation of the VEE & Gala Dinner on 13 June 2025
• Conference bags, badges and other conference materials
• Two coffee breaks and lunch during the General Assembly and the Educational Day
  
  

Social Day to Glendalough & Kilkenny, 14 June 2025: €90 per attendee

Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Booking ends on Friday 11 April

Social Day Fee includes:

• Transport to and from UCD on luxury touring coach
• Professional tour guide
• Wicklow Mountains tour
• Entry to Glendalough Monastic Settlement and Wicklow Mountains National Park
• Guided walking tour through Glendalough Valley and monastic settlements
• Lunch in Kilkenny City
• Guided historical walking tour of Kilkenny City

Cancellation / Refund Policy

You can cancel your registration by email: (opens in a new window)eaevedublin2025@ucd.ie

General Assembly, Educational Day and Gala Dinner

• If cancellations are received before 11 April 2025, 100% of the fees will be refunded after the event
• If cancellations are received between 11 April and 9 May 2025, 50% of the fees will be refunded after the event
• If cancellations are received between 10 May and 23 May 2025, 25% of the fees will be refunded after the event
• There will be no refund for cancellations after 23 May

Social Day
Registrations for the Social Day will not be refundable after 11 April 2025.

Registrations can be made through the Booking Centre links below.  Please note that you will need to set up an account on Booking Centre to register for this event. 

Payment can only be made by credit card and the name that will appear on your payment receipt is the account name. More information on this is available here: Booking Centre Instructions for Non-UCD Users

Our Location

The UCD School of Veterinary Medicine is based on the UCD Belfield Campus.  

Our Address is:

UCD Veterinary Sciences Centre,
University College Dublin
Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

University College Dublin

University College Dublin (UCD) is a research intensive university in Dublin, Ireland. With over 1,480 faculty and 32,000 students, it is Ireland’s largest university. The international standing of UCD has grown in recent years; it is currently ranked within the top 1% of institutions world-wide. UCD is also Ireland’s most globally engaged university with students drawn from over 120 countries, and includes 5,500 students based at locations outside of Ireland. The university’s Belfield campus occupies an extensive parkland estate of more than 130 hectares and offers world-leading facilities including the UCD O’Brien Centre for Science, UCD School of Veterinary Medicine, UCD Veterinary Hospital and O’Reilly Hall.

(opens in a new window)Click here to download a map of the campus. 

UCD O'Reilly Hall

The General Assembly, Educational Day and Gala Dinner will all take place in UCD O'Reilly Hall.  O'Reilly Hall, UCD's purpose built conference and events venue, is located just beside the UCD School of Veterinary Medicine.  O'Reilly Hall is one of the most impressive conference and events venues in Ireland with an imposing facade overlooking the UCD Lake.  Here you will find the best in modern conference facilities and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

The adjoining Conservatory, with floor-to-ceiling glass, offers stunning views of the lawn and UCD Lake and coffee breaks and lunches will take place in this bright and airy space.

Transport from Dublin Airport

Dublin is served by Dublin International Airport, which is located north of Dublin City Centre. There are frequent connecting buses from the airport to the city centre, including the following:

• (opens in a new window)Airlink, a shuttle service that brings passengers directly to Busáras (Central Bus Station, Dublin)
• (opens in a new window)Aircoach operates a bus service direct from Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre and to UCD (route 700 to Leopardstown/Sandyford, ask to get off at UCD Slip Road stop). Between 3.30am and 12.30 am, the bus runs every 15 minutes and the journey takes approximately 30 minutes to Dublin city centre and 45 minutes to UCD. Tickets can be bought directly from the driver or can be bought in advance online

A (opens in a new window)taxi from Dublin Airport to UCD will cost approximately 35 EUR and the journey takes around 30 minutes.

Transport to UCD

UCD is well served by public transport. Bus stops are located at the rear of the Sports Centre and the main terminus next to the Sutherland Building. Stops are also located just outside campus gates at Roebuck Road, Clonskeagh Road, Fosters Avenue and the N11 (main entrance). Use the (opens in a new window)TFI Journey Planner for information on real time departures and the best routes to take.

Bus: The UCD Belfield campus is served by a number of bus routes:

• From the city centre, services 39A (to UCD), E2 (direction Dun Laoghaire Stn.) and E1 (direction Ballywaltrim) stop on Nassau Street (at Trinity College, opposite Easons)
• Please note that the 39A service enters UCD campus and the E2 and E1 services stop outside at the UCD flyover at Woodbine Road 
• The fare from the city centre is currently EUR2.60.  Please note that payment in coins only is accepted on Dublin Bus services.  See (opens in a new window)www.dublinbus.ie for further information

Cheaper fares are available if you use a Leap Card (available for purchase and top up at the airport and newsagents throughout the city), which is valid on Dublin Bus, local rail and tram services. See (opens in a new window)www.leapcard.ie for further information.

Taxi: A taxi from Dublin city centre to UCD will cost approximately 10 EUR. The FreeNow (opens in a new window)https://free-now.com/ie/ app allows you to book a taxi in advance, easily hail a taxi, and pay via the app. Uber operates as a Taxi Service in Ireland not a ride sharing app.  

A number of accommodation options are available on or close to UCD's Belfield Campus - please see below for more information.  Please note that all accommodation must be booked directly with the accommodation provider and that rooms are available on a first come, first served basis.  We recommend that you book your accommodation as soon as possible as hotels in Dublin book up quickly for the Summer months.  Delegates will also find plenty of other accommodation options on hotel and self-catering booking platforms.

UCD Campus Accommodation

Single rooms are available in on-campus accommodation at UCD.  The rooms are compact and functional and located on the university campus where the conference will take place. They are perfect for those looking for bedrooms at affordable prices. All rooms are single bed, with en-suite bathroom with shower.

There are 5/6 rooms to an apartment, these rooms share a communal living space with a small kitchen area with a fridge and microwave, suitable for preparing light refreshments. Please be advised there is no cutlery or crockery provided in these apartments, so they are not suitable as a self-catering option.

The bedrooms are comfortably furnished including a workstation and generous storage. The rooms are fully equipped and are supplied with standard pillow, single duvet, linens, and towels. Apartments are located within easy access to all campus restaurants, coffee shops, bookshop and convenience store.

Distance to Conference Venue: 850m

Single Room en-suite (shared apartment): €109

There are a limited number of rooms available on-campus so early booking is advised.

Please use the following event code when making a booking: EAVEGA3182

Book here: (opens in a new window)https://stay.ucd.ie/

Herbert Park Hotel

Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence is an independent property consisting of a 4-star hotel and self-catering studio apartments in Dublin City Centre located in the picturesque area of Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. This beautifully appointed luxury property in Dublin enjoys a unique city setting with stunning views of the magnificent 48 acre Herbert Park.  Set in a peaceful park location in the city, the hotel's calm & spacious environments provide the backdrop for high quality hospitality with a welcoming, personal touch.

Delegates can book directly by email or phone using the code EAEV100625.  Guests are required to provide their credit card details upon booking to secure their rooms and the cancellation policy for each individual reservation is 7 days prior to arrival.

Contact information for the Herbert Park Hotel can be found here: (opens in a new window)https://www.herbertparkhotel.ie/contact

Distance to UCD: 3km

Maldron Merrion Road Hotel

The Maldron Merrion Road Hotel is a 4-star hotel that offers easy access to both the city and the coast with panoramic views across Dublin Bay.

One of the city’s newest hotels, it's seven storeys high and home to 140 spacious rooms, a number of which boast sea views. The property is well positioned for those visiting both UCD and Dublin with restaurants and shops just a short bus ride away.

Distance to UCD: 3.1km

Rooms can be booked directly on their website: (opens in a new window)https://www.maldronhotels.com/merrion-road/

Lansdowne Hotel

The Lansdowne Hotel in Ballsbridge has been owned by the Quinn Family for over 30 years.  This 3 star hotel has a tradition of providing quality rooms, great hospitality and personal service for all its guests.  The hotel is located on Pembroke Road in Ballsbridge and is easily accessed by public transport.

Distance to UCD: 3.9km

Rooms can be booked directly on their website: (opens in a new window)https://www.lansdownehotel.ie/

Please email any queries you might have on the event to:

(opens in a new window)eaevedublin2025@ucd.ie

This event is supported by Fáilte Ireland / Meet in Ireland.

Find out more about things to do during your trip to Ireland on: (opens in a new window)www.discoverireland.ie