A gift that will transform lives

Posted on 31 October 2018 by Alex Norton

In gifting £1.1m to fund a 550-seat auditorium space at the new Centre for Student Life, Welsh philanthropist Sir Stanley Thomas OBE (Hon 2011) will contribute to the student experience of those living and learning in Cardiff for decades to come. Construction of the Centre began in September, with ground broken by Cabinet Secretary for Education Kirsty Williams
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Sir Harold Evans visits Two Central Square

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Alex Norton

It’s rare to find a journalistic CV as storied as that of Sir Harold Evans, which includes the breaking of the Thalidomide scandal, a bitter dispute with media magnate Rupert Murdoch and a working relationship with Donald Trump.
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The sound of Sŵn: Naomi Saunders (BA 2015)

Posted on 29 October 2018 by Alumni team

Naomi Saunders is a musician and synth player for Cornish and Welsh language music act Gwenno, the headline act at the opening night of this year’s Sŵn Festival.
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Emma Garnett (BA 2015)

Posted on 10 October 2018 by Helen Martin

Emma Garnett (BA 2015) is a Key Account Assistant for a railway technology business which has an annual turnover of £0.5 billion. Emma, who studied English Language and French, says “it’s always a joy to return to Cardiff”.
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Why I run: John Chester

Posted on 6 October 2018 by Jonathan Barnes

Professor John Chester is Cancer Research Theme Lead at Cardiff University. He tells us more about why he is lacing up his running shoes to take on the Cardiff Half Marathon for #TeamCardiff
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Why I run: Adrian Harwood

Posted on 6 October 2018 by Jonathan Barnes

Adrian Harwood is a co-director of the Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute and #TeamCardiff runner. We spoke to him about why he runs, and why you should support neuroscience and mental health research with a donation to #TeamCardiff.
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The life and times of Owain Glyn Dŵr

Posted on 28 September 2018 by Alumni team

Did you know that Owain Glyn Dŵr was the last Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales?
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How offering an internship brought new perspective and enthusiasm

Posted on 28 September 2018 by Jonathan Barnes

As current student Tanya Harrington’s (Media, Journalism and Culture 2016-) internship with Cymorth Cymru came to an end, we caught up with the organisation’s Policy & External Affairs Manager Oliver Townsend (BSc 2011) about his experiences of offering workplace opportunity to the next generation of Cardiff alum.
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If I knew then what I know now – alumni advice for our 2018 freshers

Posted on 28 September 2018 by Alex Norton

This week, 8,000 people became Cardiff students. That’s 8,000 seismic moments in life – and for those far from home and entering the strange hinterland of studenthood (with all its revelations and responsibilities) these first few days can be daunting.
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Peak condition for race day – five top #TeamCardiff tips

Posted on 21 September 2018 by Jonathan Barnes

For our #TeamCardiff runners, Cardiff Half Marathon is fast-approaching. We asked Charlotte Arter, Performance Sport Officer at Cardiff University, Great Britain international athlete, and British 10,000m champion 2018, for her five top tips for reaching the start line in peak condition.
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