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The ILM have announced a shake up of its leadership and management courses for 2026; moving towards a much more modular, human-centred, and “future-ready” structure. The new courses will be offered at levels 2 (team leaders), 3 (junior managers) and 5 (middle managers and department heads). The big shift is to be modular and flexible […]
The College of Animal Welfare (CAW) is proud to announce significant strides in environmental sustainability, having saved nearly 130 tonnes in carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions during 2025 through students choosing programmes that utilise innovative Live Online learning over traditional face-to-face classroom attendance. In addition to the environmental benefits, students are also making their own financial […]
The College will be carrying out essential maintenance on the VLE this Tuesday, 17 February, between 6:00pm and 7:00pm. During this time, the VLE may be unavailable or slow to use, so please make sure you save any work beforehand. Thank you for your understanding,The College IT Team
Applications for the 2026 Laura Turnbull Bursary, a £1,000 award established in loving memory of our inspirational alumna, Laura Turnbull, are now open. This bursary, co‑funded by Laura’s family and The College of Animal Welfare (CAW), seeks to carry forward her legacy by supporting innovative veterinary nursing projects. Remembering Laura Laura trained with CAW, qualifying […]
College is an exciting time – new friends, new opportunities, and more independence. But with freedom comes responsibility, and one of the biggest risks to your health and future is substance abuse. Why It Matters Health Risks: Drugs and excessive alcohol can harm your body and mind. Academic Impact: Missed classes and poor grades often […]
Grief is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the most difficult emotions to navigate. Losing a loved one can cause overwhelming sadness, anger, guilt, loneliness, and confusion, making support from others essential. While grief is commonly associated with the death of a loved one, it can also arise from other significant losses such […]
We are delighted to announce that Georgeanna Stephenson has been awarded the 2025 Laura Turnbull Bursary. The bursary was presented to Georgeanna at The College of Animal Welfare’s Student Awards Ceremony on Saturday 8 November. We received a record number of applications this year, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone […]
This year’s annual Student Awards Ceremony took place on Saturday 8 November 2025. The ceremony is always a wonderful occasion to come together and celebrate the incredible achievements of our students, their mentors, and our staff, and this year’s event was no exception! The event was filled with pride, laughter, and inspiration as we reflected […]
International Stress Awareness Week is an annual event held from the 3rd – 7th November 2025, dedicated to raising awareness about stress, its impact, and how to manage it effectively. In today’s fast-paced world, stress can feel unavoidable—draining our energy, affecting our health, and taking a toll on our overall well-being. With 79% of adults […]
At Dogs Trust, volunteering is more than just lending a hand — it’s your chance to change the lives of rescue dogs across the UK. Whether you’re walking waggy tails at one of our rehoming centres, helping out in a charity shop, or supporting our work from the comfort of your own home, there’s a […]