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Gareth Churchill (PhD 2008)

Gareth Churchill (PhD 2008)

Posted on 25 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Freelance composer Gareth Churchill (PhD 2008) returned to Wales for postgraduate study and attributes his working methodologies to Cardiff University’s School of Music. As a Welshman there was a natural […]

Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014)

Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014)

Posted on 25 July 2018 by Helen Martin

When asked to describe Cardiff University in five words Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014) said, “A great place to learn”. Giacomo graduated from Cardiff Business School in 2014 after completing the […]

Eirian James (BA 2012, MA 2013)

Eirian James (BA 2012, MA 2013)

Posted on 20 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Eirian James (BA 2012, MA 2013) chose the School of Modern Languages to study both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. He now works as a teacher in Terrassa, just outside Barcelona […]

Sebastián Wanumen Jiménez (MA 2015)

Sebastián Wanumen Jiménez (MA 2015)

Posted on 11 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Sebastián Wanumen Jiménez (MA 2015) is a Lecturer in History of Music and Musical Analysis at Corpas University, Bogotá.  Sebastián carried out an MA in Musicology at the School of […]

Ruth Morris (BMus 2009, MA 2010)

Ruth Morris (BMus 2009, MA 2010)

Posted on 11 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Ruth Morris (BMus 2009, MA 2010) studied both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the School of Music. She now works for Tenovus Cancer Care as one of their choir leaders. […]

Tony Woodcock (BA Music, 1974)

Tony Woodcock (BA Music, 1974)

Posted on 11 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Tony Woodcock (BA Music 1974) is the founder and president of Scolopax Arts, a leading consultancy firm for higher education and the performing arts. He is the former President of […]

Lucy Jenkins (BA 2014, MA 2015)

Lucy Jenkins (BA 2014, MA 2015)

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Helen Martin

“Vibrant, inspiring, rigorous, passionate and home” are the five words Lucy Jenkins (BA 2014, MA 2015) used to describe Cardiff University. After graduating from the School of Modern Languages in […]

Rowena Sefton (BA 2015)

Rowena Sefton (BA 2015)

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Rowena Sefton (BA, 2015) credits the School of Modern Languages with teaching her how to manage her workload and achieve a healthy work life balance; two essentials for life as […]

Jen Phillips (BA 1999)

Jen Phillips (BA 1999)

Posted on 11 May 2018 by Helen Martin

Jen Phillips (BA 1999) studied Philosophy at the School of English, Communication and Philosophy and is now a Specialist Technical Underwriter for Legal & General. I was particularly attracted to […]

Michael Lydon (MA, 2015)

Michael Lydon (MA, 2015)

Posted on 30 April 2018 by Helen Martin

Michael Lydon (MA, 2015) is a Lecturer and Course Coordinator at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He studied his masters in Music, Culture and Politics at the School of […]

Andy Holbrook (BSc 1999, MSc 2001)

Andy Holbrook (BSc 1999, MSc 2001)

Posted on 24 April 2018 by Helen Martin

Andy Holbrook (BSc 1999, MSc 2001) is Collections Care Manager at the Museum of London. He studied BSc Archaeological Conservation and MSc Conservation at the School of History, Archaeology and […]

Dr Sebastien Chapleau (PhD 2009)

Dr Sebastien Chapleau (PhD 2009)

Posted on 9 April 2018 by Helen Martin

Dr Sebastien Chapleau (PhD 2009) studied at the School of English, Communication and Philosophy. Sebastien is now Headteacher at La Fontaine Academy, the first state-funded primary school with a key focus on […]

Tom Dean (BA 2011)

Tom Dean (BA 2011)

Posted on 9 April 2018 by Helen Martin

“Diverse, thought-provoking, historic, exciting, engaging” is how Tom Dean describes Cardiff. Now working as Head of Marketing for World Wide Internet Insurance Services, Tom recalls his days in the city […]

Kit Denison (BMus 2013)

Kit Denison (BMus 2013)

Posted on 28 March 2018 by Helen Martin

Kit Denison (BMus 2013) works as an Assistant Producer for the internationally renowned performance company, Clod Ensemble who are known for their work which takes place in traditional theatre spaces, […]

Thomas Breeze (BMus 2001, MA 2003)

Thomas Breeze (BMus 2001, MA 2003)

Posted on 28 March 2018 by Helen Martin

Playing, singing, recording and rehearsing were all elements of BMus Music that Thomas Breeze (BMus 2001) relished while studying at the School of Music. His passion for music has continued […]

Alex Le May (BA 2012)

Alex Le May (BA 2012)

Posted on 13 December 2017 by Laura Stephenson

While studying his undergraduate degree Alex Le May (BA 2012) interned at a financial PR firm. He is now Senior Director at a leading consultancy and took some time out […]

Rachel Mason (BMus 2003)

Rachel Mason (BMus 2003)

Posted on 30 November 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Rachel Mason (BMus 2003) studied her undergraduate degree at the School of Music. She went on to study a Master's before carving out an award-winning career as a songwriter. Most recently, […]

Examined Life – Professor Nicola Phillips (PhD 2005)

Examined Life – Professor Nicola Phillips (PhD 2005)

Posted on 21 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Academic and Chef de Mission for Wales at the 2018 Commonwealth Games

Examined Life – Vithiya Alphons (BSc 2017)

Examined Life – Vithiya Alphons (BSc 2017)

Posted on 21 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

At the start of her final year at Cardiff University, Vithiya Alphons (BSc 2017) was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. After initially being given just two months to live, Vithiya survived her battle with cancer and graduated in summer 2017.

Examined Life – Tim Griffin (MBA 1989)

Examined Life – Tim Griffin (MBA 1989)

Posted on 21 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Tim Griffin (MBA 1989) recently stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of Dell UK. He now works on charitable projects, start-ups and on the advancement of Welsh rugby.