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The Fika research team is keen to get feedback from students about their experiences using the app, and are offering the opportunity to take part in paid research. If you’re a student with us, you use Fika and would like to give some feedback, one of Fika’s researchers will schedule a casual online call. The […]
Charlotte Barnett, one of our third year students studying for a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing, has written a guest blog post all about her campaign for a hedgehog friendly campus! Read more here… Hedgehogs are one of Britain’s most loved animals, and right now, they need our help more than ever. In the UK, […]
Updated 9th March 2021 The College are working hard to help students return to College Centre’s and complete their assessments. Getting tested means it will help prevent the spread of coronavirus in our community and we will be able to support students to self-isolate if necessary. Testing is just part of the preventative measures against […]
Here at CAW we understand that things can feel a little daunting, particularly during the pandemic. It may feel like it is a struggle to strike up friendships and settle into college life. That’s why we have set up the CAW Buddy Scheme. We want our students to make the most of their time with […]
Following Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson’s announcements today the college’s centres will suspend practical skills training, in centre assessments, and dog grooming services until further notice and with immediate effect. Learning programmes will continue virtually, as planned for students. Looking After Ourselves Our mental wellbeing continues to be a priority and so please do take […]
Following the latest government advice The College of Animal Welfare Centre’s will re-open on January 4th for vocational assessments only. Strict PPE and social distancing policies and procedures will continue to be applied. Opportunities are in place for those students that are shielding or unable to come in to defer their assessments. Please inform your […]
With more of our students accessing the theory element of the learning virtually and others still working from home, we thought it would be helpful to put together some Netiquette Guidance. The purpose of this document is to give some direction with regards to online expectations and best practice for our digital interactions. You can […]
Now the clocks have gone back, temperatures are dropping and the nights are drawing in, we want to emphasise the importance of staying safe in the dark and ensuring you’re visible when you’re travelling at night during the winter months. We aren’t always aware of some of the added dangers lurking during the colder months; […]
Fika – Mental Fitness app is now available for all CAW Students and Staff Many of us can relate to the mental and emotional pendulums we may be experiencing at the moment. We may be feeling great, like we’re firing on all cylinders one minute, then we may swing back towards the opposite direction and […]
Following on from the government’s announcement that there will be new national restrictions come into effect on Thursday 5 November 2020, we would like to reassure students and employers that the College will continue to provide learning to our students. Our main priority is to avoid interrupting students’ learning and allow them to achieve their […]