• Organise the monthly meetings  
• Represent the DVSU in all official functions (Admin Jimmy speed, society registration, academic meetings etc.) 
• Societies calendar and coordination for the red bus  
• Liaising between the staff and external bodies where required in relation to any problems arising or required a higher form of resolution. 

• All presidential responsibilities will be explained and transferred over the course of the year to VP 
• Help organise the monthly meetings  
• Represent the DVSU in all official functions (Admin Jimmy speed, society registration, academic meetings etc.) alongside the president  
• Help organize Societies calendar and coordination for the red bus  
• Liaising between the staff and external bodies where required in relation to any problems arising or required a higher form of resolution. 

Works closely with the President and other members to create the agenda for the monthly meetings as well as writing meeting minutes. These are then finalised and uploaded to the DVSU SharePoint in a timely manner. A rough agenda is to be sent out prior to any meeting. 

Works closely with the President and other members to create the agenda for the monthly meetings as well as writing meeting minutes. These are then finalised and uploaded to the DVSU SharePoint in a timely manner. A rough agenda is to be sent out prior to any meeting. 

Work with the presidents, transferring funds when they request you to and communicating with the bank if there are any issues. Also, very importantly, select the pizza for our monthly meetings!

Work with the presidents, transferring funds when they request you to and communicating with the bank if there are any issues. Also, very importantly, select the pizza for our monthly meetings!

Oversees the social media accounts and has access to manage the DVSU website to ensure that all society and club events are up to date within the calendar, who is who page, and societies list 

Update the list of committee members after election including making a survey for images 

Work with the president to create posters for any events needing to be arranged like GP events, burns ticket, night of fun poster, Christmas market flyers etc. 

Create voting forms and survey if delegated by the president 

Keep SharePoint and teams up to date. 

Add and remove students from mailing list as required 

Oversees the social media accounts and has access to manage the DVSU website to ensure that all society and club events are up to date within the calendar, who is who page, and societies list 

Update the list of committee members after election including making a survey for images 

Work with the president to create posters for any events needing to be arranged like GP events, burns ticket, night of fun poster, Christmas market flyers etc. 

Create voting forms and survey if delegated by the president 

Keep SharePoint and teams up to date. 

Add and remove students from mailing list as required 

Promotional Shop Officers Liaise with our merchandise supplier for merchandise orders 
– Closely monitor the shop page to see that items are up to date on imaging, pricing, and description
– Ensure smooth handling of goods and hand out of goods to students 
– Seek new promotional shop items
– Help with fundraising 

Charlotte: “When I’m not buried in textbooks and suture pads, you’ll find me dipping in Glencourse Reservoir, bouldering in Portobello, or leading my Cub Scout pack. Please come and chat to me in person or throw me an email if you need anything at all but especially if its LGBTQ+ rep or merch related!”

Contact: DickVetSU.Promotions@ed.ac.uk

• Sits on the campus-wide mental health and wellbeing committee 
• Calls and chairs the welfare subcommittee 
• Works with appropriate authorities to ensure Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies students’ welfare is maintained at a high standard 
• Organize annual welfare week during second semester 
• Ensure the proper training of the welfare officer to provide easy transition of role 
• Works with other VPs to plan school-wide events such as Halloween evening, Dick Vet Christmas Market, Dick Vet Christmas Bag Appeal, Night of Fun, etc. 
• Assists in running the Mental Health First Aid course. 
• Identify common areas where students may require additional support and provide clear, easy-to-understand signposting for available support systems. 
• Liaises with welfare officer/student advisors regarding spreading awareness of mental health resources both digitally (eg: social media/DVSU website) and physically (eg: posters) to ensure that students are aware of the support systems already available and understand how to access them.  
• Identify potential gaps in the current support system and organise subcommittee meetings to try address these.  

• Responsible for hosting the regular General Practice events 
• Liaising between Staff and Student for events hosted throughout the year (Burns, Sports Day, etc) to find volunteers/gain student ownership 
• Develop the role throughout the year and find avenues to increase the sense of the community. 

The VP of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion works with other representatives (BME, LGBT+, Disabilities, and Neurodiversity Representatives) to address any issues surrounding equality and diversity on campus. Along with their fellow representatives, they aim to make all student voices from varied backgrounds heard. As such, they aim to facilitate safe and constructive conversations about diversity and discrimination, and how these issues can be better addressed within the school to create a more inclusive and understanding community. They will organise meetings of the EDI subcommittee. They will be a student representative on the Easter Bush EDI committee to promote activities and campaigns related to EDI at the vet school.  

The Neurodiversity Rep will represent the views of students at the R(D)SVS who self-define as neurodiverse. They will aim to enhance support for and visibility of neurodiverse students on campus through advocacy, lobbying, and signposting. They will be a point of contact for any students experiencing difficulties or discrimination related to neurodiversity. This position will be held by a student who identifies as neurodiverse. 

I am a final year student here at R(D)SVS and I am passionate about positive changes in our community, including our learning environment. I have actively contributed to adding new technology-enhanced learning opportunities here at R(D)SVS and have been involved in many different extracurriculars while studying. I am originally from Canada and also the president of the CVMA here at R(D)SVS. Outside of school I play with a few ice hockey teams of Edinburgh, I enjoy hiking, reading, crafting and playing video games. 

Being a neurodivergent person myself with ADHD is why I thought I could help with this position. I was diagnosed later in life, so I can understand the struggles of someone who is undiagnosed trying to find their way, but I have also had some time to learn tips and tricks for dealing with my different brain chemistry. Having worked through vet school with my diagnosis, I can help identify areas that could be changed or modified to better suit the neurodivergent needs of others. I have worked hard to build a safe community here in the UK and at vet school with other neurodivergent friends, and I feel overall, I can help represent the neurodivergent community well in my final year here at R(D)SVS.

The BME Rep will represent the views of students at the R(D)SVS who self-define as BME. They will aim to enhance support for and visibility of BME students on campus through advocacy, lobbying, and signposting. They will be a point of contact for any students experiencing difficulties or discrimination related to a BME identity. This position will be held by a student who identifies as BME.

The Disabilities Rep will represent the views of students at the R(D)SVS who self-define as disabled. They will aim to enhance support for and visibility of disabled students on campus through advocacy, lobbying, and signposting. They will be a point of contact for any students experiencing difficulties or discrimination related to disability. This position will be held by a student who has lived experience (past or present) of being disabled. 

The LGBTQ+ Rep will represent the views of students at the R(D)SVS who self-define as LGBTQ+. They will aim to enhance support for and visibility of LGBTQ+ students on campus through advocacy, lobbying, and signposting. They will be a point of contact for any students experiencing difficulties or discrimination related to an LGBTQ+ identity. This position will be held by a student who identifies as LGBTQ+.