As the constituent student (Cambridge University Veterinary Society and Cambridge Students’ Union) and staff (Unite, Unison, and UCU) members of the “Save the Vet School Campaign”, we are extremely pleased to learn of the General Board’s decision to not pause Undergraduate admissions from 2026. This outcome is a crucial first step in providing much needed security to both students and staff, as the Department builds towards the next accreditation visit of the RCVS in September.
The General Board’s decision comes just a couple of weeks after the formal launch of the Campaign, and yet the strength of feeling it has demonstrated in such a short period of time is testament to how treasured the Vet School is amongst students, staff, and alumni. We are extremely grateful to all of the 1700 Open Letter signatories, the hundreds of students and staff who attended our rally, and every one of the community members and groups who lent their support to the Campaign and ensured the General Board were aware of the local, national, and international opposition toward steps that endanger the Department’s future.
We must emphasise there is still a long way to go in the Campaign, and we will keep fighting to ensure the University commits to the long-term future of the Department. As student and staff organisations, we remain united in our commitment to stand up for the Department, and believe this early success of the Campaign highlights how powerful our collective voice can be in protecting the Vet School going forward.