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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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5 Ways to Make New Friends – International Day of Friendship (30 July)

Wondering how to make new friends? There are a whole host of reasons why you might be looking to make some new friends. As people pack up and move on to wherever the next opportunity takes them, you might find yourself a victim of circumstance in a new area. You might feel you have grown […]

28/07/2017

Be the rabbit nurse you’ve always wanted to be!

Are you a vet nurse and passionate about rabbits?  Join rabbit enthusiast, Claire Speight RVN C&G Cert VNES, on Friday 18 August at Potters Bar and find out how you can best care for rabbits in veterinary practice, as well as provide clear information to owners on how to enrich the lives of their rabbits. Claire holds […]

13/07/2017

The AWF is looking for trustees!

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) is looking to recruit as many as three trustees to help drive the charity’s mission to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate. AWF funds research, supports veterinary education, provides pet care advice and encourages debate on animal welfare issues. As a AWF trustee, you would be responsible for facilitating the […]

10/07/2017

Do you know someone who deserves to be ‘Veterinary Nurse of the Year 2017’?

Do you know a veterinary nurse who has shown outstanding commitment and dedication to their job? Someone who not only shows exceptional support to animals and clients, but to their team as well? Or perhaps someone who has gone above the call of duty to educate people on responsible pet ownership and improve animal welfare? […]

07/07/2017

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New Veterinary Receptionist Qualification Now Open for Registration

Applications for the new VetSkill Level 2 Certificate for Veterinary Receptionists qualification are now open! The qualification, designed to provide key receptionist skills tailored to a veterinary practice setting,  will help those working in a veterinary receptionist role to manage the reception area, communicate confidently and effectively with clients about retail products and services, manage […]

26/06/2017

Voting opens for the BVNA council election

Voting is now open for the BVNA council election, with eight candidates competing for six places. Voting is open until 16 July, to full and student BVNA members only. For further details on how to vote, and to view all the candidate profiles, visit the BVNA website.

23/06/2017

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Keeping your pets safe in the heat – top tips!

Keeping your pets safe in the heat – top tips! Our pets love making the most out of the warm summer weather just as much as we do! Take the following precautions to ensure your pet stays safe in the sun. Be sensible! To avoid heatstroke, it is best to exercise your pets in the […]

22/06/2017

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AHT study needs owners to volunteer their horses – Can you help?

The AHT is asking horse owners to volunteer their horses to help in a unique study. The aim of the study is to provide some evidence-based guidelines to the equine industry as to what constitutes excessive rider size, under various circumstances. Riders who are too heavy for their horse or pony can cause chronic back pain […]

20/06/2017

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World Refugee Day (20 June)

To describe current global displacement levels as indicative of a ‘refugee crisis’ would be an incredible understatement. Nearly 34,000 people are forcibly displaced every day as a result of conflict or persecution; and we are currently witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record. An unprecedented 65.3 million people around the world have been forced […]

Learning Disability Week 2017 (19-25 June)

Learning Disability Week 2017 is a welcome opportunity to come together to celebrate the achievements of people with learning disabilities. NHS figures estimate that around 1.5m people in the UK have a learning disability. This year’s theme is employment; around 8 in 10 working age people with a learning disability have a mild or moderate learning disability, […]

19/06/2017