Did you know the Paralympics is the second largest sports event in the world? The Paralympics first came to light in 1960 in Rome; 400 athletes from all over the world competed. Paralympics 2016 start on the 7th of September in Rio. There are over 30 different sports being taken part in by people with […]
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RCVS 2017 Honours Nominations
Nominations are now open for The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) 2017 Honours. The honours are awarded to those who have exceeded expectations and have made outstanding contributions in the field of animal welfare. So, if you are a veterinary surgeon or nurse and know of someone who you feel deserves this honour, vote […]
GCSE Results Day: Options for animal lovers
If you’ve received your GCSE results and are interested in working with animals, see below for some options on what you could do next, and how The College of Animal Welfare could help you achieve your career goals… Train as a veterinary nurse If you love animals and are concerned with animal welfare; then becoming […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Maintaining a healthy weight
Did you know that our bodies can lose muscle and gain fat without effecting our weight? One in four adults are obese in the UK. Obesity can cause a lot of health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancers and strokes. Anorexia is a mental health condition that effects the amount you eat. […]
The College of Animal Welfare 2016 Teaching Awards
The 2016 Teaching Awards are now open for nominations! If you feel there is a certain staff member who has significantly helped you with your studies and has improved your experience at The College of Animal Welfare, you can now give back to them by voting in this year’s Teaching Awards! There are seven categories to […]
Stay positive this results day
“There is no such thing as failure. Failure is just life trying to move us in another direction” Oprah So its results day, you’ve opened your envelope and are disappointed in what you see – what do you do now? It’s easy to feel upset, because it’s always disappointing when you don’t do as well […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Addictions
Did you know people who have addictions are more likely to develop medical conditions such as cancers, strokes, lung disease and mental health problems. The two main substance addictions are drugs and alcohol. Other addictions include gambling, food, video games and work. Seeking help when you develop an addiction is very important because it can […]
The College of Animal Welfare Advice Statement
RCVS Change in Practice Hours Requirements for SVNs from September 2016 In RCVS News (June 2016 edition) the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) announced that the minimum number of total hours in training has been reduced by 300 hours to 2,990 hours of which at least 1,800 hours must be placement hours. The requirement […]
Health and Fitness Tip of the Week: Hygiene
Did you know that anti-bacterial hand soap may only have the same effect as regular soap? Washing your hands is the best way to stop the spread of illnesses. Showering daily can help reduce the number of bacteria on your body. Using face cleanser at night is a good way to reduce the build-up of […]
BKSB Live2 is Now Activated!
The BKSB system has been upgraded this week! For those who don’t know, the BKSB system is used to assess student’s competency levels in English, Maths & ICT. Facts and tips for the new upgrade: The English and Maths link (U+1) on the VLE will now automatically take you to the new system. If you […]