School of Veterinary Science
Academic Orientation Programme of Aberystwyth School of Veterinary Science.
Welcome
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Event Information |
Location |
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20/09/2022
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09:00 - 09:30 |
Welcome Year 1 (Y1) |
Welcome Talk for all first year BVSc students and introduction to VEC staff Presenter: Darrell Abernethy |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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12:00 - 12:45 |
Overview of the programme and Joint degree (Y1) |
Overview given by AU and RVC Link Academics Presenters: Sophie Regnault and Steven van Winden |
1.31, IBERS Building |
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10:30 - 11:00 |
Welcome Back year 2 (Y2) |
Welcome Talk for BVSc second year students Presenter: Darrell Abernethy and Sharon King |
1.35, IBERS Building |
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11:00 - 11:45 |
Transition to year three at RVC (Y2) |
Information about transition to the RVC in third year Presenter: Sophie Regnault, Steven van Winden |
1.35, IBERS Building |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
Meet your tutor (Y1)
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Informal group meeting with your tutor; tutors will be assigned to you at the start of the session |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
Meet your tutor (Y2) |
Informal group meeting you’re your tutor; |
1.35, IBERS Building |
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14:00 - 17:00 |
Student Registration (Y1 and Y2) |
Students can register online and drop into SAT office if issues |
SAT office, Edward Llwyd Building |
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14:00 - 17:00 |
Optional independent activity: Aberystwyth Tour Challenge |
Self-organised activity, details on Blackboard. Make a team and complete the quiz, for the chance at a small prize! |
Details on Blackboard |
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17:00 |
Pizza Social |
Social for all first and second years students. |
Medrus mawr. |
Support Services
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Event Information |
Location |
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20/09/2022
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10:00 - 11:00 |
Introduction and updates from the Library (Y1 and Y2) |
Introduction given by BVSC subject librarian Presenter: Non Jones |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
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11:15 |
Library Tour (Y1) |
Library tour given by BVSC subject librarian |
Hugh Owen Library |
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11:45 |
Library Tour (Y2 optional) |
Library tour given by BVSC subject librarian |
Hugh Owen Library |
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14:00 - 14:45 |
Supporting Policies (Y1, with Y2 optional) |
Welcome by Academic Registry Manager and information on extensions/ special circumstances etc |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
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15:00 - 15:45 |
Support (Y1, with Y2 optional) |
Speaker: SU and/or John Harrington |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
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16:00 - 16:45 |
Introduction to the RCVS (Y1 and Y2) |
An introduction to the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, plus Q&A Presenter: Emma Lockley |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
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17:00 - 17:45 |
Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing: Mind Matters Initiative (Y1 and Y2) |
How the MMI can support vet students at AU Presenter: Lacey Pitcher |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
Life and Career
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Event Information |
Location |
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21/09/2022
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10:00 - 10:45 |
Studying at Vet school. (Y1; Y2 optional) |
Helpful strategies eg spaced repetition, interleaving Presenter: Veronica Brewtser |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
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11:00 - 11:45 |
What I wish I’d known in first year (Y1) |
Q&A and advice from vets and Year 2 students Presenters: DA, Year 2 students |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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13:00 - 15:00 |
Vet Perspectives (Y1) |
Talks about what it means to be a vet, and experiences from vets about the kinds of careers your degree can qualify you for Presenters: 1) Sophie Regnault (Academia), 2) Alex Stoll (Pathology, prerecorded), 3) James Russell (BVA), 4) Dafydd Jones (GP vet), 6) Abigail Brown (Named vet/LAVA, remote) 7) Amy Smith / Sion Rowlands (APHA) |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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15:30 - 16:15 |
BVA (Y1 and Y2) |
A talk about the British Veterinary Association Presenter: Katharine Blakemore |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
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16:30 - 16:50 |
Life on the ground as a vet (Y1, and Y2 optional) |
Dr Amita Fiore-Patel is Head Vet at Summerhill vets, a practice in South Wales, and will talk about her experience as a British-Indian vet working in small animal practice in Wales Speaker Amita Fiore-Patel (remote) |
Online |
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17:00 - 17:30 |
Supporting Welsh Language Learning |
Discussion and resources on the topics of diversity and representation |
0.01, Edward Llwyd |
Module overview and AHEMS
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Event Information |
Location |
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22/09/2022
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09:00 - 09:25 |
Introduction to module PROF VE10120 (Y1) |
Introduction to the Veterinary Professionalism module Presenter: Darrell Abernethy |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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09:30 - 09:55 |
Introduction to module CRLS VE10220 (Y1) |
Introduction to the Cardiovascular Respiratory Locomotor and Skin module Presenter: Sophie Regnault |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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10:00 - 10:25 |
Introduction to module PRIS VE10320 (Y1) |
Introduction to the Principles of Science module Presenter: Iain Chalmers |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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10:30 - 10:55 |
Introduction to module AH VE10430 (Y1) |
Introduction to the Animal Husbandry module Presenter: Sharon King |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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11:00 - 11:25 |
Introduction to module AEU VE10520 (Y1) |
Introduction to the Alimentary, Endocrine and Urogenital module Presenter: Sharon King |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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11:30 – 11:55 |
Introduction to module NOSS VE10610 (Y1) |
Introduction to the Neurology, Ophthalmology and Special Senses module Presenter: Sophie Regnault |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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13:00 - 13:45 |
AHEMS – Introduction and updates (Y1 and Y2) |
AHEMS requirements, booking form, expectations, H&S Presenter: Sharon King and Arfon Rowland |
0.01, Edward Llwyd Building |
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14:00 - 14:25 |
Introductory guide for scientific coursework (Y1) |
A guide on writing and referencing, useful for coursework assessments Presenter: Iain Chalmers |
1.32, IBERS Building |
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14:00 - 14:25 |
Introduction to module PROF VE20120 (Y2) |
Introduction to the Veterinary Professionalism module Presenter: Darrell Abernethy |
1.35, IBERS Building |
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14:30 - 14:55 |
Introduction to module CRLS VE20220 (Y2) |
Introduction to the Cardiovascular Respiratory Locomotor and Skin module Presenter: Sophie Regnault |
1.35, IBERS Building |
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15:30 - 15:55 |
Introduction to module AEU VE20430 (Y2) |
Introduction to the Alimentary, Endocrine and Urogenital module Presenter: Sharon King |
1.35, IBERS Building |
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16:00 - 16:25 |
Introduction to module PMVPH VE20510 (Y2) |
Introduction to the Population Medicine and Veterinary Public Health module Presenter: Darrell Abernethy |
1.35, IBERS Building |
Tours
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Event Information |
Location |
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23/09/2022
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11:00 - 12:00 |
Introduction to the VEC and Anatomy Lab (Y1) |
Tour of VEC and Anatomy Lab and collection of PPE Staff: Sophie Regnault and Nat Meades |
Veterinary Education Centre |
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13:00 onwards |
Tours of large animal teaching sites (Y1) |
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Minibus pick up outside Veterinary Education Centre (VEC) |
Training
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Date |
Time |
Event |
Event Information |
Location |
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26/9/2022 |
09:00 - 16:30 |
Health and Safety training (Y1) |
Training you will need to complete in order to start your studies safely Presenter: Llyr Jones |
1.32, IBERS Building |