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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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VMD invites students to apply for EMS placement

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 The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.

Students in their clinical years of study have until 28 February to apply for the placement, which takes place at the VMD's offices in Addlestone, Surrey, from 6-10 July 2026.

Through a mixture of lectures and workshops, the placement will explore how veterinary medicines are authorised, non-clinical career opportunities, and other important aspects of the VMD's work.  

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RCVS members invited to question Council candidates

RCVS members have been invited to submit questions to candidates for this year's RCVS Council election.

With 15 candidates standing for three available positions, vets have been invited to submit a question of their choosing before voting starts. These questions will be collated, with each candidate answering one question of their choice.

It is recommended that members read the candidates' biographies and statements before submitting questions. One question per member can be submitted to vetvote26@rcvs.org.uk before Wednesday, 25 February 2026.

The RCVS Council election is due to start in March.

With only two candidates for two positions on the VN Council, there will be no VN Council elections this year. Meghan Conroy RVN and Lauren Hargrave RVN will begin their three year terms at RCVS' AGM in July.