Royal Veterinary College Students' Union Events

Mental Health Week 2026 - Regents Park Walk (14/05/2026, 16:30)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:02:45 +0100

🌿 Mental Health Week Vibes 🌿

Take a breather and join Ambika for a relaxing stroll around London’s beautiful Regent’s Park 🌸

📍 Meet in the Camden lobby
⏰ 4:30 PM

Bring whatever makes you feel good — a picnic blanket, some sports gear, or just a book to unwind with 📚⚽🧺

Come along, switch off, and enjoy some fresh air and good company 💛

RVCSU May Fest (09/05/2026, 14:00)

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:23:50 Z

Your much-loved May Ball has levelled up into MAY FEST🎉

We took everything you adored about May Ball (and listened carefully to what you didn’t 😉) and created something even better. All the magic you loved, plus loads more - at a lower price.

💸 LET’S TALK TICKETS
Earlybird tickets are just £20 until March 2nd.
After that? £30 - still cheaper than last year!

Plus 1s welcome - (you will need to purchase them an extra ticket and you must arrive together)

Last entry at May Fest for those who have not already collected a wristband will be 6pm. Details of Wristband Handouts can be found HERE

Under 18s go free*

🍔🍹 NO MORE PRICEY FOOD & DRINKS
We’ve got you. The Buttery is running the bar with Buttery prices, and food prices are being kept as low as possible. More fun, less wallet-pain.

You must not bring food or drink into the venue with you

🎡 WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU AT MAY FEST?
• A Ferris wheel
• Dodgems
• Silent disco
• Live Band
• Live DJs
• A range of fab retro fair stalls
• And worth saying again… BUTTERY BAR PRICES

🕑 MORE DAY. MORE PARTY.
We’re kicking off at 2pm and partying through until 11pm - giving you the same epic 9 hours you love, with time to catch the last train or take the party into town. Win-win.

Card only event - no cash

*you must email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk if you are bringing an under 18 guest with you

RVCSU Event Refund Policy

There may be photos taken at this event. These photos may be used in future RVCSU promotion both physical, online and on social media, as well as on screens around campus. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform SU staff at the event or email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk.

May Fest WRISTBAND Handout (08/05/2026, 14:00)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:31:49 +0100

Last entry at May Fest for those who have not already collected a wristband will be 6pm.

Wristband collections will be on Fri 8th May in the Buttery AND the Haxby

Lunchtime Collections - 12pm-2pm

Evening Collections - 5pm-7pm

We recommend you put your wristband on once you have collected it.

It WILL withstand showers.

If you lose your wristband before the event you will have to buy another ticket.

Please bring photo ID and proof of purchase to the collection

Union Awards 2026 (13/05/2026, 18:00)

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:12:21 +0100

RVCSU Union Awards

Join us for the RVCSU Union Awards, where we celebrate the incredible contributions of students and societies to the RVC community!

We are bringing together the clubs, societies and course reps to celebrate our collective achievements so far this year and recognise some outstanding individuals.

There will be a drink on arrival and canape/light bite food included in your ticket price as well as a bottle bar that is charged.

When we finish attendees are welcome to continue the celebrations in the Buttery!

Dress code smart casual.

Falconry Handling Practical (19/05/2026, 17:00)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:30:50 +0100

The event will involve and educational hands-on experience with learning about falconry including, husbandry, training and handling techniques. This practical aims to teach students interested in working with falconry species in a safe and controlled enviornment, particularly is students have not worked with these species before. There will be two sessions, with 20 students each, first at 5:00-6:00pm and second from 6:00-7:00pm on Monday 19TH of May (2026).

Coach Trip 3 (06/06/2026, 10:00)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:01:41 +0100

Destination TBA soon!

Guide Dogs UK Talk (22/05/2026, 12:00)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:34:50 +0100

Join us for an inspiring talk by Paul who will share his experiences with Guide Dogs UK, highlighting the profound impact guide dogs have had on his independence, mobility, and daily life.

Paul will be bringing his guide dog York, who was fostered as a puppy by the RVC Students' Union's late General Manager Dave Sherlock-Jones.

This event is open to students and staff interested in accessibility, disability awareness, and the human-animal bond.

This talk was organised by current student Leo Le Merle

HH Vs Camden Varsity (16/05/2026, 11:00)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:00:31 Z

The annual battle of the campuses!

Will Hawkshead continue their streak of wins or will Camden end it???

Sports from 10.30am-6pm

Schedule to be announced soon.

Food Trucks, the Buttery Bar and other amusements also on the field.

Entry is free to all. Players get a Sports Tee for free. Spectators pay £9.00 for a Sports Tee.

***Please note - Arrive early to guarantee you receive the size you order. A range of sizes will be ordered and given out on a first come first served basis. We will decide on size quantities based on what people choose at time of payment.***

Come for the sport, come to watch, or just come for the sheer fun of it!

RVCSU Event Refund Policy

There may be photos taken at this event. These photos may be used in future RVCSU promotion both physical, online and on social media, as well as on screens around campus. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform SU staff at the event or email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk.

AVS Sports Weekend 2026 (06/11/2026, 22:00)

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:35:45 Z

AVS Sports Weekend 2026

RVC is proud to host AVS Sports Weekend 2026, the biggest veterinary student sporting event in the UK! Across one unforgettable weekend, vet schools from across the country come together in London for sport, socials, and the kind of chaos only vet students can create

Your ticket gives you access to the full AVS Sports Weekend experience, including all official socials and evening events across the weekend, alongside the opportunity to represent RVC in the sporting fixtures taking place throughout the event.

Hosting Requirement

As the hosting university, RVC students purchasing a ticket are required to host a minimum of two visiting students for the weekend. This typically means offering a place for them to sleep (e.g. floor space, sofa, spare bed) from Friday to Sunday.

To thank students who host additional guests, ticket holders will receive £5 off their ticket price for every extra person hosted after the first two. Example:

Host 3 students → £5 off
Host 4 students → £10 off

*The maximum amount discount being £30 for 8 people*

Please note this rule is in regards to per ticketholder, NOT per household.

If you are unable to host visiting students, please contact the RVC Senior AVS Representative before purchasing a ticket (rvcsenior1@gmail.com)

What’s Included in Your Ticket

Entry to official AVS Sports Weekend socials and evening events
Participation in sporting fixtures (where applicable)
Access to the full AVS Sports Weekend programme
The chance to take part in the biggest veterinary student event in the UK

Further details about sports schedules, socials, and event information will be released closer to the weekend

Follow our Instagram for fresh updates and venue releases as they come in

We look forward to welcoming vet schools from across the UK to RVC for AVS Sports Weekend 2026‼️

Mountaineering Trip (23/05/2026, 12:00)

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:45:43 Z

Royal Veterinary College Students' Union Events

Mental Health Week 2026 - Regents Park Walk (14/05/2026, 16:30)

RVCSU May Fest (09/05/2026, 14:00)

Your much-loved May Ball has levelled up into MAY FEST🎉

We took everything you adored about May Ball (and listened carefully to what you didn’t 😉) and created something even better. All the magic you loved, plus loads more - at a lower price.

💸 LET’S TALK TICKETS Earlybird tickets are just £20 until March 2nd. After that? £30 - still cheaper than last year!

Plus 1s welcome - (you will need to purchase them an extra ticket and you must arrive together)

Last entry at May Fest for those who have not already collected a wristband will be 6pm. Details of Wristband Handouts can be found HERE

Under 18s go free*

🍔🍹 NO MORE PRICEY FOOD & DRINKS We’ve got you. The Buttery is running the bar with Buttery prices, and food prices are being kept as low as possible. More fun, less wallet-pain.

***You must not bring food or drink into the venue with you***

🎡 WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU AT MAY FEST? • A Ferris wheel • Dodgems • Silent disco • Live Band • Live DJs • A range of fab retro fair stalls • And worth saying again… BUTTERY BAR PRICES

🕑 MORE DAY. MORE PARTY. We’re kicking off at 2pm and partying through until 11pm - giving you the same epic 9 hours you love, with time to catch the last train or take the party into town. Win-win.

Card only event - no cash

*you must email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk if you are bringing an under 18 guest with you

There may be photos taken at this event. These photos may be used in future RVCSU promotion both physical, online and on social media, as well as on screens around campus. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform SU staff at the event or email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk.

May Fest WRISTBAND Handout (08/05/2026, 14:00)

Last entry at May Fest for those who have not already collected a wristband will be 6pm.

Wristband collections will be on Fri 8th May in the Buttery AND the Haxby

Lunchtime Collections - 12pm-2pm

Evening Collections - 5pm-7pm

We recommend you put your wristband on once you have collected it.

It WILL withstand showers.

If you lose your wristband before the event you will have to buy another ticket.

Please bring photo ID and proof of purchase to the collection

Union Awards 2026 (13/05/2026, 18:00)

RVCSU Union Awards

Join us for the RVCSU Union Awards, where we celebrate the incredible contributions of students and societies to the RVC community!

We are bringing together the clubs, societies and course reps to celebrate our collective achievements so far this year and recognise some outstanding individuals.

There will be a drink on arrival and canape/light bite food included in your ticket price as well as a bottle bar that is charged.

When we finish attendees are welcome to continue the celebrations in the Buttery!

Dress code smart casual.

Awards Criteria Details

Please note - tickets are not transferrable

RVCSU Event Refund Policy

There may be photos taken at this event. These photos may be used in future RVCSU promotion both physical, online and on social media, as well as on screens around campus. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform SU staff at the event or email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk.

Falconry Handling Practical (19/05/2026, 17:00)

Coach Trip 3 (06/06/2026, 10:00)

Destination TBA soon!

Guide Dogs UK Talk (22/05/2026, 12:00)

Join us for an inspiring talk by Paul who will share his experiences with Guide Dogs UK, highlighting the profound impact guide dogs have had on his independence, mobility, and daily life.

Paul will be bringing his guide dog York, who was fostered as a puppy by the RVC Students' Union's late General Manager Dave Sherlock-Jones.

This event is open to students and staff interested in accessibility, disability awareness, and the human-animal bond.

This talk was organised by current student Leo Le Merle

HH Vs Camden Varsity (16/05/2026, 11:00)

The annual battle of the campuses!

Will Hawkshead continue their streak of wins or will Camden end it???

Sports from 10.30am-6pm

Schedule to be announced soon.

Food Trucks, the Buttery Bar and other amusements also on the field.

Entry is free to all. Players get a Sports Tee for free. Spectators pay £9.00 for a Sports Tee.

Come for the sport, come to watch, or just come for the sheer fun of it!

There may be photos taken at this event. These photos may be used in future RVCSU promotion both physical, online and on social media, as well as on screens around campus. If you do not wish to be photographed please inform SU staff at the event or email rvcsu@rvc.ac.uk.

AVS Sports Weekend 2026 (06/11/2026, 22:00)

Mountaineering Trip (23/05/2026, 12:00)

💸 LET’S TALK TICKETS
Earlybird tickets are just £20 until March 2nd.
After that? £30 - still cheaper than last year!

🍔🍹 NO MORE PRICEY FOOD & DRINKS
We’ve got you. The Buttery is running the bar with Buttery prices, and food prices are being kept as low as possible. More fun, less wallet-pain.

You must not bring food or drink into the venue with you

🎡 WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU AT MAY FEST?
• A Ferris wheel
• Dodgems
• Silent disco
• Live Band
• Live DJs
• A range of fab retro fair stalls
• And worth saying again… BUTTERY BAR PRICES

🕑 MORE DAY. MORE PARTY.
We’re kicking off at 2pm and partying through until 11pm - giving you the same epic 9 hours you love, with time to catch the last train or take the party into town. Win-win.