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SRUC graduates celebrate in-person ceremony
Pictured: SRUC graduate Sian Whitton with cocker spaniel Pippin.

Ceremonies held at Bute Hall to mark students' achievements. 

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) is celebrating a return to in-person graduations, after two years of virtual ceremonies.

Almost 300 students attended the college's first in-person graduation on Sunday 28 August at the University of Glasgow's Bute Hall.

Principal and chief executive of SRUC, Professor Wayne Powell, shared his joy at the return to in-person ceremonies: “We are delighted to be returning to in-person graduations for the first time in three years.

“The last couple of years have been extremely tough on everybody, with the Covid pandemic having an impact on every aspect of daily life. This makes our students’ achievements particularly impressive.”

One happy graduate from the day, Sian Whitton, was one of the first cohort of BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing students to graduate from SRUC.

Sian, who graduated with a First-Class Honours degree, was awarded the SRUC Trust Prize for the best fourth year student in Veterinary Nursing.

Commenting on her achievement, Sian said: “I had previously studied at university and achieved a BSc Honours degree. 

“This wasn't a course I enjoyed but I thought at the end it would get me a job I would enjoy - it did not. After some soul searching, I decided to give Vet Nursing a go, and it was the best decision I ever made.” 

 

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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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BBC Radio 4 documentary addresses corporate fees

BBC Radio 4's File on 4 Investigates has released a documentary exploring how corporate-owned veterinary practices may be inflating bills to increase profit.

Released on 15 April, 'What's Happening To Your Vet Bills?' revealed the policies which many corporate groups have in place to increase their profits. This included targets and upgrades which veterinary teams are tasked with meeting on a regular basis.

It also features Anrich Vets, an independently-owned practice based in Wigan. Following the case of Staffordshire terrier Benjy, who is diagnosed with a tumour, the documentary shares how the team were able to offer contextualised care and advice to make the procedure as affordable as possible for his owners.

The documentary can be heard on demand on BBC iPlayer.