The Postgraduate Program in Veterinary Medicine, or PUOD for short, was launched in the early 1990s, with Prof. Dr. Aart de Kruif as its driving force. The idea behind it was that veterinary medicine (even back then!!) was evolving rapidly and that a veterinarian who wanted to keep their knowledge and skills up to date needed to undergo regular continuing education. Soon, the first courses for veterinary specialists were introduced, modeled after the “Fachtierarzt” specialization title in Germany. Given Kruif’s great passion for cattle, the initial courses and veterinary specialist training were primarily designed for this species. Other animal species followed later. The training programs were well-attended and had not only an educational but also a social character. I still vividly remember that many Friday afternoon sessions as part of the PUOD Ruminants program concluded at “De Teugel” and later at “Het Boerderijtje.” Over time, the PUOD was renamed the Institute for Continuing Education, or IPV for short. Meanwhile, mandatory continuing education also came into play with the acquisition of recognized continuing education credits (EBPs). Since 2021, the Institute for Continuing Education has been incorporated into Ghent University’s “Lifelong Learning” (LLL) project and, within that framework, was also renamed the current Academy for Veterinary Medicine, or AcVetMed for short. In addition to traditional classes where participants can study both theory and practice at our faculty, many of the classes can be taken online (live or recorded). Ghent University’s LLL project is part of the Nova Academy. The Nova Academy’s mission is to promote lifelong learning and make it accessible to a broad audience, including alumni and other interested parties. This is achieved by offering a shared platform that centralizes and presents the educational opportunities offered by Ghent University, the University of Antwerp, and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel. The Academy strives to support individuals in the continuous development and renewal of their competencies in a rapidly changing society, with a focus on technological progress and social evolution.