Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon funds support neuroscience research

Posted on 13 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

At the 2016 Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon, members of #TeamCardiff who raised money for neuroscience and mental health research have directly enabled three seedcorn grants to support research within Cardiff’s Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute. Seedcorn grants support the development of new research projects, of which the following have received funding: Professor Philip Taylor – Understanding microglial
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Meet #TeamCardiff Angela Foster-Swailes (BA 2001)

Posted on 13 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

I think the running community are a lovely, supportive bunch of people. I’ve lost count of the amounts of times a simple gesture like a smile or a thumbs up from another runner whilst out on my own has really lifted my spirits and helped me through. I’m fairly new to running and very slow but I make sure I celebrate all milestones and personal bests. I’ve learnt that comparison really is the thief of happiness and when I run I don’t compete with anyone but myself.
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Becoming business leaders

Posted on 29 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Gary Partridge (BSc 1989) is co-founder and director of Cardiff-based financial advisory firm Lexington Corporate Advisors, following over 25 years business experience with companies like PWC and BT. He has recently been opening the door for Cardiff students to join Lexington through a variety of internship opportunities.
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Eisteddfod 2017

Posted on 25 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Helo! Rhys Fletcher (BScEcon 2015) ydw i, ac rwy’n rhan o’r Tîm Cysylltiadau Cynfyfyrwyr ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Rwy’n gofalu am ein Llysgenhadon Cynfyfyrwyr, cynfyfyrwyr sydd am ysbrydoli’r genhedlaeth nesaf o fyfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd. Mae wythnos gyntaf Awst yn amser pwysig i’r gymuned Gymreig gan mai dyna pryd y cynhelir Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru. Mae’r ŵyl, sy’n para
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Eisteddfod 2017

Posted on 24 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

“Hello! I’m Rhys Fletcher, and I am part of the new Alumni Relations Team at Cardiff University.  I look after our Alumni Ambassadors, alumni who wish to inspire the next generation of Cardiff students. “The first week of August marks an important time for the Welsh community with the arrival of the National Eisteddfod of Wales. The
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Cardiff’s summer of sport

Posted on 24 August 2017 by Alex Norton

It’s been a spectacular sporting summer for students and alumni alike, with Cardiff represented across a range of disciplines. Rugby Union was the source of great success – not least in the form of Sam Warburton (Hon 2015) leading the British & Irish Lions to a historic 1-1 draw in a high-stakes series in New
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Are you the next Alumni Awards winner?

Posted on 4 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Cardiff University graduates make an outstanding contribution in the fields of community and business, and their achievements are consistently recognised by the British Council. The Awards recognise and honour alumni from around the world who have used their UK education to make a difference in their professions, communities and countries. In 2018, that could be
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Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2017

Posted on 2 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Ynys Môn fydd lleoliad yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol eleni, rhwng 5 a 12 Awst. Drwy gydol yr wythnos, bydd Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cynnal nifer o ddigwyddiadau dan ein thema ar gyfer 2017, Cysylltu Caerdydd – sut mae Prifysgol Caerdydd a’i myfyrwyr, ei staff a’i chyn-fyfyrwyr wedi eu cysylltu â Chymru a thu hwnt. Fel rhan o’r
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