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Comedy Wildlife Awards open for entries
Last year's winner 'Stuck Squirrel' by Milko Marchetti.
The competition is open to novices, amateurs and professionals. 

The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have opened for entries, with a once-in-a lifetime safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, up for grabs.

Photography novices, amateurs and professionals are invited to celebrate global wildlife — and highlight what we must do to protect it — by submitting their best funny snaps in one of the following eight categories: 
  • Mammals
  • Birds
  • Reptiles, amphibians and insects
  • Fish and other aquatic species
  • Nikon Young Photographer (25 years and under)
  • Nikon Junior Category (16 years and under)
  • Portfolio
  • Video
  • Photo People’s Choice (to be decided after winners announced).

Entries will be judged by Nikon creators Cameron Whitnall, Lara Jackson and Roxy Furman, together with a host of well-known faces, wildlife photographers and conservationists. 

The competition will remain open until June 30th 2025, with the shortlist revealed in October. It is free to enter and the winners announced at the end of the year. 

Stefan Maier, Nikon Europe senior general marketing manager said: “It’s a great privilege to be partnering with the Comedy Wildlife team for a second year. We have been moved by the level of global affection the award has attained, bringing people closer to wildlife and nature in a positive, humorous and impactful way. 

“For Nikon, empowering and amplifying photographers and filmmakers as they create with purpose is a part of our DNA, so our shared commitment to celebrating their talent and amplifying conservation efforts through their work is a perfect fit for us.”

Image (C) Milko Marchetti/Nikon

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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.