2026 Gazette
President’s Welcome
Helo future vets of the Class of 2031! Welcome to the amazing community at the University of Glasgow!
We are so happy to have you al, from far and near, as you al contribute something unique and special to our community. You are al here, united on this path, and your peers wil be here to bring you strength in times of hardship, and to rejoice with you in your victories. The community here in Glasgow has so much to offer you, this is a place where you can find your people and explore your passions. There is truly something for everyone in our wide variety of clubs, sports teams, and societies within the GUVMA community. Be loud, be proud and get involved as much as you can! This is truly a place where the more you put into it, the more you wil get out of your experience.
If you have any questions, or need a friend to talk to, please feel free to approach us about anything and we wil guide you in the right direction. Congratulations on your acceptance and we look forward to welcoming you al in September. Hannah Moysey & Lisanne Fulton
What is GUVMA? Why should I join?
The Glasgow University Veterinary Medical Association is a collection of student representatives, clubs, and societies, which collectively serve to enhance the student experience here at University of Glasgow, both professionally and socially. All students are welcome to join!
Why join?
Student Voice
- We represent the student interests to the administration and university - this contributes to maintaining the sense of unity we have on the vet school campus, we all come together so that we can achieve more.
Events
- Being a GUVMA member allows you free or reduced entry fees to all GUVMA-sponsored events, vote in all GUVMA elections to help choose your representation and sit in on the committee/run in elections to help us continue to make this campus an amazing place! It also gives you free membership to AVS and IVSA. It is a lifetime membership, so you stay a part of the Glasgow Vet School community even after you graduate!
Benefits
- Free or reduced entry fees to all GUVMA events Paid membership for AVS and IVSA - being a part of GUVMA is the only way to get a ticket to AVS sports weekend Vote in all GUVMA elections to have your say in making our campus a better place Access to the GUVMA Common Room - crafts, wii, clinical skills practice materials, and more Lifetime membership - alumni and community events
Membership Fee
- GUVMA membership is a one time fee of £50 for BVMS students and £40 for Biovets
Where does the money go?
- Straight back into the student body! Provides bursaries to student initiatives, clubs, sports teams, and year events through the year reps. Putting on our many events throughout the year. Funding our common spaces.
- We ensure that over your time here at Glasgow, your savings on events amount to more than your membership price
SAVMA / ISCVMA
You must be a GUVMA member to participate in most of our events, vote in elections, and use our shared spaces. Sign up using the QR code on the previous page or visit us at our booth at Fresher’s Fayre!
North American Students: If you are from the USA it is suggested that you join SAVMA to keep up to date on everything involving the AVMA. You wi l also need insurance for your clinical years, which wil be covered if you join SAVMA!
Canadian Students: Join the ISCVMA to keep up to date on everything involving the Canadian Veteirnary Medical Association.
Meet the Executives
GUVMA Executive Board
- Senior President: Hannah Moysey
- Junior President: Lisanne Fulton
- Secretary: Jodie Brogan
- Treasurers: Briley Dahlem + Emma Griffin
- PR Rep: Victoria Richards
- IT Rep: Jaydon Fisher
- Social Reps: Grace Stearns + Isa Anaya Faddis
- Biovet Executive Officer: Position still open
Officers
- AVS: Zoe Low (Sr) & Melissa Marshall (Jr)
- Big Vet/Wee Vet: Michelle Lavoie & Larissa Nooyen
- Diversity and Inclusion Officer: Rachel Bedard
- Food Officer: Madison Shapiro
- GUVMA Shop Officers: Position still open!
- Sports Officers: Savannah Vitale (Sr) & Sammy Barry (Jr)
- Welfare Officer: Audrey Dolan
- Rodeo Officer: Position still open!
- SRC Officer: Elena Perez
Year Representatives
The role of a class representative involves gathering and fairly representing classmates’ views to staff, ensuring balanced feedback, and encouraging student participation in feedback activities. Reps attend various meetings, including informal discussions with course leaders, focus groups, and school wide committees like the SSLC. If issues arise, support is available from the Student Experience Manager.
First-year students - two spots are open for First Year Representatives! Come visit the Freshers’ Fayre to learn more, and keep an eye on your emails from GUVMA for updates
Year Representatives
- BVMS1: Positions available!
- BVMS2: Jodie Brogan + Kenyan Kerman
- BVMS3: Jemma McKane
- BVMS4: Jack Horwitz + Lisanne Fulton
- BVMS5: Hannah Moysey + Rushi Babariya
- BSc1: Positions available!
- BSc3-4: TBD
The BVMS1 and BSc1 positions are representative roles available to you! Go to the next page to learn more about year representatives and if you might want to apply
Clubs + Organisations / Sports Teams
Clubs & Organisations
- Association of Veterinary Students (AVS)
- Black Vet Students
- BBQ Club
- British Student Veterinary Society (BSVS)
- Cardiology Club Glasgow Equine Veterinary Society (GEVS)
- Glasgow Farm Animal Veterinary Society (GFAVS)
- Glasgow University Latinx Veterinary Association (GLVMA)
- Glasgow University One Health Society (GUOHS)
- Glasgow University Theriogenology Society (GUTS)
- Glasgow University Zoological Society (GUVZS)
- Glasgow Vets Hiking Club
- Glasgow Vets Knitting Club
- Glasgow Veterinary Neurology Club
- International Student Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (ISCVMA)
- International Veterinary Student Association (IVSA)
- Pathology Club Students for Animals in Need (SAIN)
- Student Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society (SVECCS)
- Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA)
- Surgery Club
Sports Teams
- Glasgow University Vet Women’s Footbal Club (GUVWFSC)
- Glasgow University Vet Footbal Club (GUVSFC)
- Glasgow University Vet Hockey (Mixed)
- Glasgow University Vet Netbal Club
- Glasgow University Vet Rugby (Women’s)
- Glasgow University Men’s Rugby (GUVSRFC)
- Vet Riding Team
- Lacrosse
Events
- Vet Bal
- Dick Day
- AVS Congress
- Feel Good February
These are just a few of the many events GUVMA is involved in throughout the year