Student Associations

Adelaide Veterinary Students Association (AVSA) 

Vet students and affiliates of the University of Adelaide can join the Adelaide Veterinary Students Association (AVSA). AVSA is a student-run association aimed at providing services and events for students. Members benefit from discounted events and merchandise as well as member-exclusive offers. To find out more information, please visit our website at www.communityzero.com/avsa

Roseworthy Agricultural Campus Student Union Association (RACSUC)

Roseworthy students of the University of Adelaide can participate in events and activities that are organised by this association which is affliated with the AUU (Adelaide University Union).  Committee comprises students from programs conducted at Roseworthy Campus.

Special Interest Groups

The Roseworthy Campus is the base of many student-oriented Special Interest Groups. The groups listed below are run by students with an interest in a particular group of animals. Some groups are restricted in their ‘membership’ whereas others are open to all students that study at Roseworthy. For contact details about each group, please contact the APO.

AWEsig – The Animal Welfare & Ethics Special Interest Group

AWEsig is a student group dedicated to their own personal education and discovery in the field of Animal Welfare and Ethics in order to be informed, well-rounded clinicians & scientists after graduation. We enjoy meeting people in the field of animal welfare, running educational events showing how YOU can make a difference when working with animals, learning about behaviour and also some fundraising activities. We have run an event on improved horse training techniques – Academic Horse Training – at Kersbrook Equestrian Centre, a dog hydrotherapy session at Glenside Veterinary Clinic and several appeals and fundraisers.

Bovine Appreciation Group

The aim of the group is to learn more about all aspects of cattle production, medicine, industry and practical skills, be it dairy, beef, stud, commercial, buffalo or feedlot (or any other production system that may exist!). The group is just a gathering of like-minded students that wish to broaden their bovine awareness and get hands on experience, while having some fun and getting to know all of their peers. Many people outside of uni will be also be involved from cattle vets, to artificial breeding technicians, to producers, consultants and industry folk to name just a few.

AWAG – The Adelaide Wildlife Appreciation Group

This group is currently only open to Veterinary students with an interest in wildlife.

Roseworthy Equine Student Association

This group is for all students that have an interest in learning more about horses and the horse industry. It is hoped that, once established, there will be an equine health or industry activity every 2 to 4 weeks as well as regular meetings.

EVAsig – Equine Veterinary Association Special Interest Group

This group is currently only open to Veterinary students who are interested in pursuing a veterinary career in the Equine Industry. This group will be profession based.

ASSLA- Animal Science Student’s Livestock Association

This group is for all Animal Science students wishing to pursue a career in livestock, or just wanting more knowledge. Its aim is to provide more hands on experience, knowledge and information on potential livestock based careers through monthly meetings, newsletters and activities.