Tiho professor Holger Volk: Second place at the Professor of the Year!

Tiho professor Holger Volk: Second place at the Professor of the Year!

On November 18, 2024, the Unicum Foundation caused excitement when it announced the winners of the renowned competition "Professor of the Year". Professor Dr. Holger Volk, the head of the Clinic for Small Animal at the Veterinary University Hanover (Tiho) Foundation, conquered the impressive second place in the medicine and natural sciences category. A great success for the Tiho and a sign of the outstanding work in veterinary medicine!

"The students on the Tiho are great! This award is based on their initiative, and that makes me particularly proud", said people with enthusiasm. He emphasizes that it is important to him not only to convey the necessary specialist knowledge to the prospective veterinarians, but also passion, self -confidence and courage. "We have the most beautiful profession in the world! Animal owners love their animals, and we are doing everything we can to do the best for you. These demands often bring challenges that go far beyond the professional and require emotional strength."

A competition of superlatives

This year over 3,000 nominations for around 600 professors were submitted, which an independent jury chaired by Professor Dr. Ulrich Radtke, the former Vice President of the University Rectors' Conference. The award "Professor of the Year" is not only a prize for good teaching, but also recognizes the extraordinary commitment of the teachers who are at your side in career preparation.

For the Tiho, this is already the third honor in this category. Previously, Professor Dr. Franziska Richter Assêncio and Professor Dr. Madeleine Plötz also top positions. Professor Dr. Holger Volk, an expert in small animal diseases, has made a name for himself through his impressive career and numerous awards, including his international recognition in veterinary neurology. His research focuses on epilepsy and cognition, and he has established himself as a leading personality in veterinary medicine.