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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.

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MSD Animal Health Research Bursary open for applications

If you’re a student or qualified veterinary nurse, you could be in luck! MSD Animal Health’s first veterinary nurse research bursary is open for applications. One £1,000 research bursary is up for grabs by the SVN or RVN in the UK with the best research project application. Opportunities to win additional prizes will also be […]

18/04/2019

Student VLE Survey: Now’s the chance to have your say!

At The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), we want to do all we can to ensure our students have the best learning experience possible. That’s why we’re giving you the opportunity to have your say by completing a short online survey to give us an indication of how well your learning needs are supported by […]

21/03/2019

VLE Survey

This survey will help the College understand how well your learning needs are supported by the VLE. The information that you provide will help us improve teaching and learning through better provision of our digital learning resources. We thank you for your support. Survey link

04/03/2019

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National Apprenticeship Week: Kick-start your career with an animal care apprenticeship!

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! If you’ve always wanted to work with animals, have you considered making it happen by undertaking an animal care apprenticeship? Contrary to popular belief, apprenticeships aren’t just for people new to a job! They are a great path for people at any stage of their career – from those re-entering the […]

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

With flowers beginning to bloom and the Easter holidays fast approaching, if you’re planning on making a getaway this Spring, now is the time to be finding somewhere for your cat or dog to stay… Why not consider the Campus Vets and Pets (located at our Leeds centre) luxury boarding kennels and cattery for your […]

22/02/2019

What to do if you are bitten whilst out in placement

If you have been bitten by an animal: clean the wound immediately by running warm tap water over it for a couple of minutes – it’s a good idea to do this even if the skin does not appear to be broken remove any objects from the bite, such as teeth, hair or dirt encourage the wound […]

15/02/2019

Valentine's Day Sexual Health Blog

Love your sexual health this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day is here, and with romance in the air there’s no better time to start thinking about your sexual health! Sexual health is an essential part of your emotional and social well being, so there’s no need to feel awkward or shy away from talking about it. It’s just as important as your physical […]

14/02/2019

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Debt Awareness Week: What to do if you’re struggling with debt

According to the Money Advice Service, there are now over 8 million people in the UK living with problem debts.* The stress that money worries create can make many people feel hopeless, but it’s important to remain positive and remember that there is no debt problem that cannot be fixed with careful planning and consistency. […]

11/02/2019

Safer Internet Use

You will all be aware Tuesday 5th February was Safer Internet Use Day. As part of the promotion of this event the College wish to remind you of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries with students and others in relation to online activity. We all have rights and responsibilities in relation to cyber-bullying and should […]

08/02/2019

RCVS Knowledge Veterinary Evidence Student Awards

RCVS Knowledge Veterinary Evidence Student Awards!

Calling all veterinary nursing degree students! If you’re interested in getting your academic work published in a peer-reviewed veterinary journal before you graduate, why not enter the RCVS Knowledge Veterinary Evidence Student Awards? The competition is open to veterinary nursing, veterinary medicine and veterinary bioscience undergraduates across the county. To enter the competition, you need to […]

06/02/2019