IVSA UK
The International Association of Veterinary Students was founded in 1953 and is run by volunteer Veterinary Students.
“To benefit the animals and people of the world by harnessing the potential and dedication of veterinary students to promote the international application of veterinary skills, education and knowledge.” – IVSA mission statement.
What is IVSA UK?
IVSA UK is the local chapter of the Worldwide International Veterinary Students’ Association (IVSA Global) for vet students across the globe. We are also a subcommittee of The Association of Veterinary Students UK and Ireland (AVS).
We endeavour to form international links with other vet schools around the world, as well as at home in the UK. We also want to raise awareness about veterinary public health and present opportunities for our members to attend conferences overseas.
Having an AVS membership, automatically makes you a member of IVSA UK.
IVSA UK Committee
President - Jess Knowles
Vice President - Katie Goodwin
Exchange Officer – Oliwia Ciepińska
Hey! I’m Oliwia and I’m the new IVSA UK Exchange Officer. I’m from Warsaw, Poland but I live and study in Bristol. I love spending my free time with my friends outside, swimming and doing yoga. I’m very excited for the role and I hope I’ll be able to arrange more international group exchanges this year.
Promotion Officer – Safi Kader
Hellooo! I'm Safi, final year student at Bristol I was part of the local Bristol chapter of IVSA for two years, where we did some incredible exchanges and met some lifelong friends. I'm excited to now be on the UK Committee and be able to share all things IVSA with you!
IVSA Exchange Representatives
We have two IVSA exchange representatives at each university and we all meet twice a year. These representatives are responsible for organising exchange trips with veterinary faculties at other universities outside the UK.
· Aberystwyth · Bristol · Cambridge · Dublin (now part of IVSA Ireland) · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Harper & Keele ·Liverpool · RVC · Surrey ·
Events
21st-23rd October 2022 - 6th annual One Health Conference, hosted by the University of Surrey
4th – 6th November - AVS Sports Weekend, hosted by the University of Liverpool
5th – 13th January - 71st IVSA Symposium in Slovenia
February 2023 - Elections open for IVSA UK signatory roles
3rd - 5th March 2023 - AVS Congress, hosted by the University of Bristol
How Can You Get Involved?
Take part in a group exchange! Contact your University IVSA reps for more details
Organise (AH)EMS abroad with our Exchange Officer
Attend symposiums locally and abroad
Apply for scholarships, including chances to fund overseas trips
Attend congress, which is a chance to meet students from around the world and hear about everything that IVSA accomplishes