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CLASSNOTES

Walking with Gorillas –

the personal journey of

Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

n May, as part of a worldwide tour to After the talk, Gladys signed books and Gladys returned to the UK in July to
launch her book ‘Walking with Gorillas’, spent time talking to our current students receive an Honorary Degree from the
we were proud to welcome back to and staff about her career. She also had RVC during Graduation ceremonies for
ICamden Campus RVC alumna Dr the opportunity to meet some of the staff the latest RVC graduates (see page 47).
Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka (1995). that taught whilst she was a student in A huge thank you to Gladys and CTPH
the 1990s.
Over 150 students, staff and alumni for the image on our front cover.
came to listen to Gladys’ personal Gladys launched her book in South
account of her journey in conservation Africa and has since toured the US, UK,
and leadership that has been shaped by Kenya and Uganda.
One Health. Professor David Church,
RVC Deputy Principal, welcomed
Gladys and her family back to Royal
College Street and the campus where
her journey as a vet began.
The title of her book was inspired by
the gorillas that have been at the centre
of her career since her professional life
began as Uganda’s first wildlife vet at the
Uganda Wildlife Authority. Gladys later
founded Conservation Through Public
Health (CTPH), and Gorilla Conservation
Coffee. She hopes her story will inspire
others to protect wildlife, and create a
brighter future for endangered species
and ultimately, ourselves.

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