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A big congratulations to Ogo-Jesu, who has been elected as the BDA Student Rep 2026/27. We asked Ogo-Jesu why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.

Not only will you soon be looking for your first role in dietetics, where our union will be able to guide and support you, but as soon as you go on your first practice-based learning (placement) we’re here to make sure you have everything you need to navigate the workplace.  

Eligible dietetic students will soon receive upfront support with travel and accommodation costs associated with practice-based learning.

As I have just completed my second year of my BSc Dietetics and Nutrition at London Metropolitan University, I also reached another milestone—two years as a Student Events Officer for the BDA London Branch. Two anniversaries at once!

Sophie recently spent the day shadowing in critical care and has written a blog to share her thoughts on the experience.

A big congratulations to Ulster University student Nicole Gamble, who has been elected as the new BDA Student Rep. We asked Nicole why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.

Student members have been writing letters to their future selves. Our Student Rep April Aslett has chosen a winner!

We asked April why she applied for the role and how she hopes to champion the voice of dietetic students over the next year.

Kyle Kennedy's term as Student Representative for the BDA has come to a close. Here he writes a message of thanks and summarises what he has achieved in the last year.

A big congratulations to Glasgow Caledonian University student Kyle Kennedy, who has been elected as the new BDA Student Rep. We asked Kyle why he applied for the role and how he hopes to champion the voice of Dietetic students over the next year.

The 2022 Symposium saw 62 abstracts presented in person and three presented via recordings across 12 streams. Here we feature the nine student winners.

Rowena Kelly shares her student volunteering experience as part of the BDA South East Branch.

Lucy Walton explains what she has learned during her experience volunteering on the BDA Critical Care Specialist Group committee.

Avani Keshwalla discusses her student volunteering experience as part of the BDA North West and North Wales Branch.

Ellen Morgan shares her unique experience volunteering as the BDA Student Representative.

It’s Student Volunteering Week! To celebrate we are sharing a special series of blogs that showcase the difference our student members make to our Group and Branch network, as well as highlight our latest volunteering opportunities.

Here are a few tips I’ve learnt from my practice-based learning (B placement) to help things run a little more smoothly and spend more time enjoying than stressing!

Jean Langford is in her first year studying Dietetics after a career change. She shares how volunteering has helped her to understand more about being a Dietitian and working with other healthcare professionals.

Student Rep, Ellen Morgan, gives us her top five revision tips for Dietitians studying for those all-important exams!

Find out what it's like being a volunteer in the Critical Care Group (CCSG) with this blog post from Lucy Walton, who is currently a student member of the CCSG.