Person
Jubb, Kenneth Vincent (1928 - 2013)
OAM FTSE
- Born
- 20 July 1928
- Died
- 27 February 2013
- Occupation
- University Administrator and Veterinary pathologist
Summary
Kenneth Jubb was a distinguished veterinary pathologist with an international reputation, who had a remarkable record of contribution to veterinary education and made a significant contribution to the administration of the University of Melbourne at the highest levels. During eleven years teaching in North America, he co-authored with Peter Kennedy the textbook Pathology of domestic animals which, through six editions from 1963 was the standard international reference on the subject. As Professor of Veterinary Pathology at The University of Melbourne, Jubb was instrumental in founding the School of Veterinary Science under leadership of Douglas Blood. He was a member of the University's Council and Chairman of the Academic Board, and held a number of other appointments. Jubb's contribution to veterinary education extended to advanced training for veterinary scientists in several Asian countries. He was a Foundation Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences.
Details
Chronology
- 1952
- Career position - Instructor in pathology, New York State Veterinary College, U.S.A.
- 1952
- Education - Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), University of Sydney
- 1957 - 1962
- Career position - Professor of Pathology, Ontario Veterinary College, Canada
- 1963 - 1990
- Career position - Professor of Veterinary Pathology, University of Melbourne
- 1969 - 1990
- Career position - Member, Zoological Parks and Gardens Board of Victoria
- 1969 - 1990
- Career position - Dean, School of Veterinary Science, University of Melbourne
- 1982 - 1987
- Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (FTS)
- 1987
- Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE) [Awarded by AATS 1982]
- 1990
- Award - Doctor of Veterinary Science (DVSc), honoris causa, University of Melbourne
- 1990
- Life event - Retired
- 1991
- Award - Gilruth Prize for Meritorious Service to Veterinary Science, Australian Veterinary Association
- 2001
- Award - Centenary Medal - for service to Australian society in veterinary pathology
- 2002
- Award - Peter Olafson Award, American College of Veterinary Pathologists
- 2011
- Award - Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) - for service to veterinary science and pathology
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Published resources
Journal Articles
- 'Gilruth Prize: Professor Kenneth Vincent Finlayson Jubb', Australian veterinary jpurnal, 68 (11) (1991), 376-7. Details
- Hinchcliff, Kenneth, 'Professor Kenneth Jubb 1928-2013', Australian Veterinary Journal, 92 (9) (2014), 338. Details
Newspaper Articles
- Hinchcliff, Kenneth, 'Vet pathologist had half-century career at Melbourne University', The Age (2013), 42. Details
Resources
- 'Jubb, Kenneth (19280720-20130227)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1708153. Details
- 'Awarded honorary DVSc, 1990', Honorary degree holders, University of Melbourne, 2023, https://about.unimelb.edu.au/notable-alumni-staff/honorary-degree-holders. Details
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