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May 2020

How Cardiff’s School of Medicine is innovating in the face of COVID-19

How Cardiff’s School of Medicine is innovating in the face of COVID-19

Posted on 29 May 2020 by Alumni team

Professor Stephen Riley (MD 2003, MBBCh 1993) is Head of the School of Medicine at Cardiff University and an alumnus. He reflects on the achievements of final year medical students and colleagues, and how COVID-19 is changing the ways we celebrate, work and teach.

11 popular podcasts by Cardiff alumni

11 popular podcasts by Cardiff alumni

Posted on 29 May 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Our Cardiff University alumni are a creative bunch who have found a way to reach many through the power of the podcast. Whether you want a good laugh, a valuable lesson or some helpful tips, we’ve rounded up a few of the many popular podcasts from our skilled and talented alumni to help you pass the time.

Examined Life: James Smart (MA 2016)

Examined Life: James Smart (MA 2016)

Posted on 29 May 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

James Smart (MA 2016) is a successful broadcast journalist based in Nairobi. Some of his career highlights include being an anchor for Kenya’s leading television networks, working on the BBC’s ‘Focus on Africa’ broadcast, creating two hugely successful television shows and, more recently, covering the impact of coronavirus on the most vulnerable in society.

Mental Health Week 2020: Everyone has mental health

Mental Health Week 2020: Everyone has mental health

Posted on 21 May 2020 by Alumni team

This Mental Health Awareness Week we talk to Rosie Moore (BSc 2017, Social Science Research Methods 2018-) whose own struggles with mental health have inspired her to campaign to raise awareness, and undertake a PhD in in Suicide Prevention.

A Statue for Lady Rhondda – For Alumni, By Alumni

A Statue for Lady Rhondda – For Alumni, By Alumni

Posted on 13 May 2020 by Alumni team

Julie Nicholas (MSc 2005) explains why she is fundraising for a new statue of former Cardiff University President, Lady Rhondda, in her home city of Newport.

How Cardiff is supporting students

How Cardiff is supporting students

Posted on 1 May 2020 by Alumni team

Simon Wright (LLB 1995) and Claire Morgan (BSc Econ 1992, MSc 1994) are both alumni and staff members - they told us about the challenge of supporting students through the crisis.

My time at Cardiff really prepared me

My time at Cardiff really prepared me

Posted on 1 May 2020 by Alumni team

Emily Chestnut (BN 2019) qualified as a nurse in late 2019 and is currently working at Cardiff’s Heath Hospital. Her role is based on the A7 gastroenterology and infectious disease ward, which currently provides treatment for COVID-19 positive patients. She’s one of thousands of Cardiff alumni on the front line of the global crisis.

Cardiff alumni: stepping up in the face of crisis

Cardiff alumni: stepping up in the face of crisis

Posted on 1 May 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Members of the Cardiff family are taking on new responsibilities in the global effort to combat COVID-19. Whether they have a background in engineering, medicine, communications, computer science, business or sports, these Cardiff University alumni are contributing their time, energy and skills to fighting the coronavirus pandemic.