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OUR IMPACT ON

STUDENTS

I would want her to know how
Hereford calving
simulator very thankful I am, and I am proud

TEACHING SCHOLARSHIPS to have attended a university that
seeks to bridge financial gaps
by supporting students in this

Over the years the ACT has supported the RVC Thanks to legacies left by ACT supporters and the support way. I am a graduate of the best
Clinical Skills Centre by funding pioneering teaching from Trusts and Foundations, the ACT is delighted to be veterinary university in the world.
equipment, including the latest simulation models. This able to offer scholarships to students who might otherwise
enables students to practise their clinical skills in a safe struggle to afford to study at the RVC. For many students, It means the world that I was
environment and improve their confidence and ability to studying for a challenging course while coping with rising able to succeed and graduate,
perform the veterinary clinical skills required to become a living costs can seem to be an insurmountable barrier. despite where I am from and the
veterinary surgeon or nurse before they are faced with a Scholarships empower talented individuals to overcome circumstances we were in. Thank
live animal. this obstacle and follow their dreams.
you, you have changed my life.
The ACT is committed to supporting new and innovative Ebony graduated in 2024, this was made possible
ways of teaching and this year we were excited to fund thanks to Elizabeth Catt, who left us a gift in her will eight – Ebony, RVC graduate 2024
virtual reality (VR) headsets and software to enhance the years earlier. Elizabeth wanted to help young people
student learning experience. The use of VR in education fulfil their dreams of working with animals regardless
is increasing as it provides an immersive and interactive of their financial situation. Ebony is now a registered
opportunity to explore the practical skills required in veterinary nurse and explains the scholarships impact
veterinary medicine as well as an opportunity to practise on her life: “I am blown away by Elizabeth’s generosity
them. The VR equipment is also an ideal tool for our and thoughtfulness. She has helped not just me, but my
Widening Participation and Outreach events as it allows family. At my graduation, I used the money for travel,
prospective students an opportunity to really immerse accommodation and creating experiences with them.”
themselves in the veterinary world, demonstrating some
of the skills required by veterinary surgeons and nurses
and providing an insight into the practical sessions on the
course without the need for lots of equipment.

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