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Explore our ‘Student News’ category for the latest updates and insights tailored to the student community. From educational trends and study tips to campus events and student life experiences, stay informed and engaged with content designed to empower and enrich your student journey.

Total posts in category: 585

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“How to Trim the Long Legged Terrier” Grooming Seminar!

On Sunday 31 March, we are delighted to be hosting a “How to Achieve the Correct Shape for your Long Legged Terrier” seminar, delivered by award winning dog groomer Jitka Krizova! This one-day seminar will demonstrate different techniques to achieve the correct shape for your long legged terrier – hand stripping, clipping, scissoring. It will […]

21/01/2019

Nominations for VN Council 2019 elections now open

Nominations are now open for veterinary nurses who are eligible to stand for Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, for next year’s elections. The nomination period for the VN Council runs until 5pm on Thursday 31 January 2019. In order to stand, candidates need to complete a nomination form, submit a short biography and personal statement and […]

03/12/2018

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World Aids Day: Common Questions Answered!

World Aids Day is a national awareness campaign dedicated to highlighting the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. World Aids Day is also about pushing against the ignorance that still limits the opportunities of over 100,000 people living with HIV in the UK. […]

01/12/2018

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New Process for joining the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) have recently changed their process for students applying to enter the Register of Veterinary Nurses through the use of a new online portal. The new process for students of The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is as follows: On successful completion of the City & Guilds OSCE exams […]

21/11/2018

Changes to Pet Travel in the event of a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has advised that should the UK leave the EU next year without a deal, pet owners wishing to travel to the EU will need to take some additional steps to be able to travel. If you are planning to travel after 29 March 2019, you will need […]

09/11/2018

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Top 5 stress busters this National Stress Awareness Day!

We all know life can be stressful – juggling jobs, college work and a social life. While moderate amounts of stress can act as motivation to get work done, higher levels of stress can have a negative impact on mental health. So in light of National Stress Awareness Day take a look below at some […]

07/11/2018

Save 30% on kennel and cattery boarding fees this Christmas

Save 30% on boarding fees this Christmas at Campus Vets and Pets!

Calling all students at The College of Animal Welfare… With Christmas just around the corner, if you’re planning on making a festive getaway this year, why not consider the Campus Vets and Pets luxury boarding kennels and cattery (based at our Leeds centre) for your pet? At Campus Vets and Pets, your pet(s) will benefit […]

02/11/2018

Vet Times is looking for SVN writers!

Vet Times is looking for student veterinary nurses (SVNs) to submit articles to the student section of its website.  They are looking for budding writers to provide content which is of interest to both current and prospective SVNs alike. This includes the experiences, successes and failures that come with studying veterinary nursing, extracurricular activites, and all […]

Black Friday for knowledge seekers: Get 30% off CPD courses!

No need to trudge around the shops or form orderly queues for this discount! Just book online on Friday 23 November 2018 and receive 30% off our CPD courses*. To take advantage of this offer, enter the code BLKFRI18 at the checkout for any booking made via our online booking system. This code can be used as many […]

01/11/2018

International parkrun Day – Saturday 6 October 2018

This Saturday is International parkrun Day. People all over the country take part in parkrun each week – it’s a great opportunity to get some exercise out in the fresh air. Whether you are just taking your first steps into running or an experienced runner, parkrun has something for you. What’s more, many parkruns also […]

04/10/2018