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Student grant scheme opens for applications
Applications must be submitted by 29 February 2024.

Funding is available for animal welfare research.

The Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF), a charity founded by the British Veterinary Association (BVA), has opened applications for its 2024 Student Grant Scheme.

The foundation is planning to award a total of £10,000 to student research projects looking at welfare issues affecting managed animals in the UK.

Undergraduate students in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, and animal welfare are invited to apply, as are students in other disciplines if their project is relevant to the veterinary profession. Students must be affiliated with a university of college in the UK or Republic of Ireland.

Since the scheme was launched in 2016, AWF has provided more than £75,000 to fund student research projects. Topics previously investigated include the health and behaviour of imported rescue dogs and how farmers perceive pain in calves.

AWF, which operates as an independent entity to the BVA, was established in 1983 to improve animal welfare. Its activities include funding research and providing education and advice.

Chair of AWF Julian Kupfer said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get a hands-on experience of scientific research and to deepen their understanding of animal welfare, enabling them to gain some insights into the field of research and to develop skills for their future academic and professional careers.”

The deadline for submissions is 29 February 2024. Application guidelines can be found on the AWF website.

 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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