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Voting opens for RSPCA photo competition
'Funny Face' shows Jess pulling a face as she tries to catch a ball – photograph by Ella Moakler-Woodhouse, age 10.
Children and young people have been snapping pics of pets and wildlife.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has officially opened voting for this year’s Young Photographer’s People’s Choice Awards.

There are 15 shortlisted photographs, each entered by a young photographer aged 18 and under, which are vying for votes until the competition closes on 26 March.

The entries include several light-hearted and fascinating photographs of pets and wildlife. Photographs are sorted into three different categories: Mobile Phone and Devices, Pet Personalities and Pet Portraits.

Among the entries are a photograph of a dog pining for a treat, a sneaky cat hiding in the bushes and a dog pulling a funny face as she tries to catch a ball. There are also fascinating photos of wildlife including ladybird larvae, an ‘elegant’ slug and a jellyfish in an aquarium.

Online voting for the competition has already opened, with the competition winner due to be announced on RSPCA’s social media pages on Thursday, 27 May. The winning photographer will receive a £100 Amazon voucher and a trophy.

The annual competition is designed to inspire children and young people to take photos of pets and wildlife and become closer to nature. RSPCA hopes that the competition will inspire the next generation to help protect animals of all kinds.

Andrew Forsyth, RSPCA photographer and judge, said: “The photos shortlisted for the People’s Choice Award this year are fantastic and really varied, from some sweet and funny pictures of pets showing off their incredible personalities to stunning photos of insects in all their tiny glory.

“This is a brilliant selection of images from some passionate and talented young people - and we urge the public to not only enjoy these photos, but to vote for their favourite too!”

To vote in this year’s RSPCA People’s Choice Awards, visit their website.

Image © RSPCA/Ella Moakler-Woodhouse

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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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RVC leads globally for Veterinary Science

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has retained its lead in Veterinary Science education in the QS World University Rankings 2025.

The college scored 100 for its Academic Reputation and increased its Employer Reputation to 91.7 points. It also maintained high scores for Citations per Paper and H-Index.

RVC says that its score recognises its students' employability and the institution's standing with employers. It also highlighted the impact that its graduates and alumni are making in the sector.

Stuart Reid CBE, president and principal of RVC, said: "We are dedicated to maintaining the teaching, learning and research that takes place at the RVC.

"I am delighted that the effort from all our staff and students has once again led to a great outcome in the QS rankings; it is a privilege we do not take for granted."

The full rankings can be found here.