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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

Guidance on Keeping our Online Etiquette in Line

With more of our students accessing the theory element of the learning virtually and others still working from home, we thought it would be helpful to put together some Netiquette Guidance. The purpose of this document is to give some direction with regards to online expectations and best practice for our digital interactions. You can […]

18/12/2020

Keeping safe when travelling during the winter

Now the clocks have gone back, temperatures are dropping and the nights are drawing in, we want to emphasise the importance of staying safe in the dark and ensuring you’re visible when you’re travelling at night during the winter months. We aren’t always aware of some of the added dangers lurking during the colder months; […]

15/12/2020

Fika – Mental Fitness app is now available for all CAW Students and Staff

Fika – Mental Fitness app is now available for all CAW Students and Staff Many of us can relate to the mental and emotional pendulums we may be experiencing at the moment. We may be feeling great, like we’re firing on all cylinders one minute, then we may swing back towards the opposite direction and […]

07/12/2020

COVID-19: Student and Employer Update Monday 2 November 2020

Following on from the government’s announcement that there will be new national restrictions come into effect on Thursday 5 November 2020, we would like to reassure students and employers that the College will  continue to provide learning to our students. Our main priority is to avoid interrupting students’ learning and allow them to achieve their […]

02/11/2020

Standing together during difficult times

Looking after one another has never been more crucial. You may be feeling the pressures of working or studying whilst trying to maintain a positive balance at home. There may be anxieties over the pandemic as restrictions ease and concerns over vulnerable loved ones during this time. There may be sadness or anger over the […]

19/06/2020

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Gain free mental health support through Together All (formerly Big White Wall)

We’re delighted to announce all our staff and students can now access free online mental health and wellbeing support through Together All (formerly Big White Wall) This service can be used at any time of the day or night, all year round. Whether you’re suffering from stress, problems with sleep, feeling low or unable to […]

19/05/2020

Coronavirus Guidance for Students – Updated 20 March 2020

Updated on: Friday 20 March 2020  The College of Animal Welfare’s highest priority is the well being of our students, staff, visitors and the wider community. In support of Government guidance to help contain the virus, we will be closing the college to students from Sunday 22 March 2020.  We will be replacing face-to-face lecturing […]

20/03/2020

March 2020 OSCE – Information regarding COVID-19

Following on from the updated Government advice City & Guilds are taking the step to postpone the OSCEs for the weekends of 20-22 March and 27-29 March to a later date. The decision was made in consideration of the health and safety of examiners as well as candidates.  Please note: City & Guilds will continue […]

17/03/2020

Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds FAQs

Following City & Guilds’ decision to withdraw veterinary nursing from its portfolio of qualifications*, we have issued a statement and answered a number of questions you may have about what this means for veterinary nurse training:  Does this decision by City and Guilds (C&G) mean that training for Veterinary Nursing will be stopped? No, it […]

17/01/2020

Veterinary Nursing – City and Guilds Update

Following City and Guilds (C&G) announcement of their intention to no longer offer their Level 3 Veterinary Nursing qualification The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) would like to provide reassurance to employers and students. From the 1st January 2020 we made the decision to move to the VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing for […]