Engaging with Students
University of Queensland Veterinary Student Association (UQVSA )
The UQVSA aims to provide a professional voice of representation for the UQ Veterinary Science student body. It is our aim to support the students while ensuring they graduate with not only an excellent education but also a rewarding and enriched university experience.
The Association can be contacted by email : uqvsa@uq.edu.au
The 2018 Executive Team for the UQVSA:
President: Nevin Hansra
Vice-president: Daniel MacDonald
Secretary: Eddie Di Rago
Treasurer: Tara Gatehouse
Veterinary Technology Student Association
This Association is for all students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology. The Executive Committee for 2018 is:
President: Tenneal Prebble
Secretary: Anna Grimstone
Treasurer: Kassandra Reghenzani
Any queries can be sent to the Vet Tech Association email.
Veterinary Science Postgraduate Association (VeSPA)
VeSPA provides postgraduate students within the School of Veterinary Science a mix of social and academic opportunities and networking forums across the staff-student interface. Activities include BBQ lunches, presentation practise opportunities in the lead-up to conference or formal seminar delivery, Friday afternoon social drinks, as well as skill-building workshops. In 2015 we held our first post-graduate conference as well as a writing retreat on North Stradbroke Island, which we aim to hold annually. We are always welcoming to new members (Staff and Students) and accept membership year round. For further details about any of our events or how to become involved with the club please contact VeSPA or visit our Facebook page.
Vets for Life 2018
The Vets for Life (VFL) program was undertaken again this year with the incoming first year BVSc cohort. A total of 131 first years descended on YMCA Leslie Dam for a 2 day program of activities and presentations designed to welcome these students into the veterinary science family. The themes were getting to know each other, resilience, emotional intelligence and a holistic approach to their chosen career. Head of School, Nigel Perkins, commenced the activities (pictured below) and we also had support from Student Services with Letitia Norton, plus Caitlin Wood, a recent graduate, came to speak about her journal through vet school and into practice in Warwick. Mal Jones and Margie McEwen described personality types and how this may affect day-to-day choices. A camp fire rounded off a very busy day.
There was great feedback from the first year BVSc as it gave them chance to meet their colleagues, staff and students in higher years. A big note of appreciation to the student facilitators in years 2-4 who gave up their time to contribute to VFL – it would not be possible without them. A big thanks also to the many staff who could attend and contribute to this valuable welcome to the vet program.
