SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences

21/05/2026

Congratulations to our own Kirsty Young RVN who has been elected as the new Chair of the RCVS - Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Veterinary Nurses (VN) Council, which governs veterinary nurse training, post-qualification awards and the registration of qualified veterinary nurses.

Kirsty has served as an elected member of VN Council since 2024, having qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1999. She has worked in veterinary nursing education for over 20 years in areas such as curriculum development and programme validation and accreditation, including chairing veterinary nursing accreditation panels for the RCVS.

She was elected as the new Chair of VN Council at its meeting on Wednesday 13 May 2026 and will take up the three-year post from the RCVS Annual General Meeting on Friday 3 July 2026.

21/05/2026

Congratulations to our SRUC Equestrian Club A Team who in their first season of competition not only made it to Regionals, but they went and won it!

They have now qualified for the BUCS UK National Equestrian Finals in June and everyone at the SVMB couldn't be prouder of the dedication and talent the team have shown.

20/05/2026

Join host Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager, as she chats with special guest Lorraine Johnston, SRUC’s Bee Advisor for Scotland. Explore the hidden complexity of bee society, how a hive works throughout the year, and why these incredible pollinators are essential to our food systems.

Whether you’re a beekeeper, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the tiny creatures that keep our world thriving, this episode is packed with insights, surprising facts, and practical tips to help protect all types of bees.

You can email Lorraine [email protected] or join the local beekeeping association, join other groups such as the Bumble Bee Conservation Trust.

If you would like to know more, you can attend one of two pollinator conferences organised by FAS (Farm Advisory service) in Dumfries at the Barony on the 27th of February and in Perth on the 27th of March. Register your interest: https://buff.ly/rQBYXEp

Listen now at https://buff.ly/qPyWUxh

18/05/2026

If you would like to find out about our new degree in Veterinary Biosciences based at the Edinburgh campus then sign up to the open day on June 10th.

You can learn more about the programme at; https://www.sruc.ac.uk/course-catalogue/veterinary-biosciences/bsc-hons-veterinary-biosciences/

We are hosting an open day at our Edinburgh campus on the 10th of June. If you are interested in hearing more about Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Business, Environmental Management or Horticulture then book a space today: https://www.sruc.ac.uk/news-events/open-days/

18/05/2026

Everyone at SRUC is incredibly proud of HND Agriculture student, Duncan Whyte from our Aberdeen Campus, who is taking part in the years Brave charity fashion show at the P&J Live to raise funds for Friends of Anchor.

Duncan was only 14 years old when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 and is celebrating five years since diagnosis, treatment and being told he his in remission.

If you would like to donate, the link to Duncan's Just Giving page is below;

https://www.justgiving.com/page/duncan-whyte-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA

13/05/2026

Congratulations to our Equestrian B Team on a fantastic achievement in their first season of competition!

Fantastic result for our SRUC Equestrian B Team at Regionals today!

Overall Team 3rd 🥉and Individual 3rd 🥉won by Ellie Will. Massive well done team, we’re all very proud of you! 🥳

Ellie Will Sophie Cardno Emma Stewart Megan Joss

SRUC Students' Association
SRUC Aberdeen Campus

06/05/2026

We are taking a bold step onto the global stage with plans to launch an International Centre for Animal Welfare Science and Education within the SRUC School of Veterinary Medicine & Biosciences.

The Centre builds on our world-leading expertise in animal behaviour and welfare and brings established global partnerships, deep in-house expertise and a strong commitment to capacity building in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs).

With a focus on regions across Asia, Africa and South America, the Centre will work with veterinary schools, agricultural universities and NGOs worldwide to support science-based teaching and research - helping embed animal welfare into professional practice in a sustainable way.

Read more:

SRUC is set to take a bold new step on the global stage with plans to launch an International Centre for Animal Welfare Science and Education within its School of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences. 

05/05/2026

It’s Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM)

Throughout May, we’re celebrating the British Veterinary Nursing Association’s campaign!

This year’s theme, ‘Compassion and Empathy’, highlights the dedication and passion required to train and practise as a veterinary nurse.

Compassion shaped the creation of the RCVS Academy to better support veterinary teams. For the first week of VNAM, we are highlighting two of our SVN courses:
• SVN: RCVS & me – helping SVNs understand their professional responsibilities
• SVN: Stepping into practice – supporting SVNs’ transition into clinical practice

These courses are free to access, simply log in with your MyRCVS details to start learning: academy.rcvs.org.uk
For any questions, reach out to us at [email protected].

01/05/2026

May is Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM), celebrating what it means to be a veterinary nurse and raising awareness of the contributions they make to animal health and welfare. This years theme is compassion and empathy and throughout May we will be sharing content from the RVN’s at SRUC that teach the next generation of nurses and animal care professionals.

You can find out more about VNAM at: https://bvna.org.uk/project/veterinary-nursing-awareness-month-may-2026/

If you are interested in becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse you can find out more about pathways and study options at: https://www.sruc.ac.uk/study-with-us/find-apply-for-your-course/subject-areas/veterinary-nursing/

Each May, BVNA spearheads the annual Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) campaign. Having now run for over 20 years, the […]

30/04/2026

🐾✨ We’re proud to be sponsoring Aberdeen Science Centre’s “Amazing Animals” theme! ✨🐾

With fascinating workshops and amazing activities throughout the Centre, it’s perfect for animal lovers — or anyone interested in learning more about wildlife, conservation science, and veterinary medicine.

📍 Come along and see us at Aberdeen Science Centre on:
✅ Friday 15th May
✅ Monday 18th May
We’ll have fun games for children, plus some of the 3D models we use in practice to plan and carry out surgeries. Come and meet members of our team and find out more about what we do behind the scenes in veterinary practice!

You can also catch other amazing partners as part of the theme:
🐶 SRUC will be visiting on Saturday 2nd May
🐾 Ashgrove Vets will be visiting on 23rd May

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased here:
https://aberdeensciencecentre.org/product/admission-tickets/