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Young photographers invited to enter RSPCA competition
'Through the wild wood' by Brooke Haycock - commended in the 12-15 category in 2022.
Entries must be submitted by 15 August 2023.

The RSPCA has announced that its 2023 Young Photographer Awards is now open for entries.

There are ten categories in the competition:
  • Under 12 (taken with a camera)
  • 12–15 years (taken with a camera)
  • 16–18 years (taken with a camera)
  • Under 12 (taken on a mobile/device)
  • 12–15 years (taken on a mobile/device)
  • 16–18 years (taken on a mobile/device)
  • Pet Personalities
  • Pet Portraits
  • Small World
  • Portfolio
Entries will be judged by television presenter Chris Packham; wildlife photographer and presenter Rachel Bigsby; former competition winner-turned-professional photographer Catriona Parfitt; professional wildlife photographer and photographic guide Ellie Rothnie; and RSPCA photographers Andrew Forsyth and Emma Jacobs. 

The winners of each category, as well as the overall winner, will be revealed at an awards ceremony being held at the Tower of London in December 2023, hosted by Chris Packham.

Chris Packham said: “I am really excited about the launch of this year’s RSPCA Young Photographer Awards and I hope many young people will get outside and photograph their favourite animals or bugs for this fantastic competition. 

“As judges we’re never quite sure what we’ll see on judging day - and that is part of the beauty of this competition. We could see pictures of anything, from someone’s family dog, to a fox cub out in the wild or a bumble bee in mid-flight. 

“We find our young photographers always deliver. Being involved with this competition is one of the highlights of my year as I get so excited about the fact that kids are getting interested in animals and taking some great photos along the way.” 

The competition aims to be accessible to all, even those who don’t have access to a professional camera.

Andrew Forsyth said: “Every day young people are capturing great photos on their mobile devices, so it was really important for us to not exclude that creativity from the competition. We saw some great entries to the ‘Mobile Phone and Devices’ category last year - it really opens up the competition to such an exciting array of photography. We can’t wait to see what we get this year.”

Entries must be submitted before Tuesday, 15 August 2023. 

Image (C) Brooke Haycock / RSPCA Young Photographer Awards 2022

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.