Also, SETU and ATU are set to launch new veterinary schools, which are expected to take students from 2026. Five researchers from the South East Technological University (SETU) have been included in the Stanford/Elsevier World’s Top 2pc Scientists list. The annual list by Stanford University identifies the world’s leading researchers based on citations, h-index and bibliometric indicators. “To have five of our colleagues included in the Stanford Elsevier list is a wonderful recognition of SETU’s research excellence,” said SETU president, Prof Veronica Campbell. The schools are part of the Veterinary Places Activation Programme (VPAP) and are being developed jointly by the university departments.