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Vet students go head-to-head in fundraising challenge
"Any funds raised go towards our mission of continuing to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate.”
Student teams will compete to raise the most money for AWF 

Vet school students are being asked to go head-to-head in a new challenge to raise money for the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF).

The inaugural Vet School Challenge calls on students to come up with fun, imaginative ways to garner much-needed funds for the charity. AWF funds animal welfare research, supports veterinary education, provides pet care advice and encourages debate on welfare topics.

Teams of up to eight students from universities, colleges and vet schools across the UK can enter the competition, planning activities such as sky dives and bake sales.

AWF chairperson Chris Laurence said: “The New Year is the perfect time to set yourself new goals and challenges, and what can be better than to pledge support to a worthy cause! AWF works directly with vets and vet nurses who live and breathe animal welfare in their work every day.

“This expert knowledge allows AWF to support projects that offer practical solutions to welfare challenges facing farm animal, pets and wild animals. Any funds raised go towards our mission of continuing to improve the welfare of animals through veterinary science, education and debate.”

Two teams from the universities of Surrey and Glasgow have already signed up to the challenge and hope to raise £1,500 each.

The team that raises the most money by the end of April will receive tickets to the AWF Discussion Forum on 12 June 2018, which this year will feature student presentations on recent research projects. The winning team will then be presented with an award at an exclusive House of Commons reception.

Students aged 18 and above can enter. For more information or to register, visit: www.bva-awf.org.uk/vet-school-challenge 

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Applications open for MMI research grants

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 RCVS' Mind Matters Initiative (MMI) has launched round two of its veterinary mental health research grants.

Researchers have until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 to apply for a grant for research which reflects MMI's 2025 focus areas.

Only one Impact Grant was awarded last year, and so this year there are two Discovery Grants and one Impact Grants available. Each Discovery Grant is worth £5,000 and the Impact Grant is worth £15,000.

For more information or to apply, email researchgrants@rcvs.org.uk to contact the MMI team.

 

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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.