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April 2017

Growing the knowledge economy

Growing the knowledge economy

Posted on 28 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Outstanding PhD student researchers from Cardiff’s Doctoral Academy came together with Cardiff University alumni in London for Growing the Knowledge Economy – A showcase of the ‘rising stars of research’ at Cardiff University.

TEDx talks to Cardiff

TEDx talks to Cardiff

Posted on 28 April 2017 by Alex Norton

The popular TEDx series returned to Cardiff, with a line-up including alumni Dr Mark Taubert (PgDip 2007, MSc 2010) and Dr Pete Burnap (PhD 2010)

Tom Watson (BSc 2010, MSc 2012)

Tom Watson (BSc 2010, MSc 2012)

Posted on 26 April 2017 by Laura Stephenson

After completing both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the School of Geography and Planning, Tom Watson (BSc 2010, MSc 2012) isn't ruling out the prospect of a PhD.

Jody Tozer (BA 2010)

Jody Tozer (BA 2010)

Posted on 25 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Jody Tozer (BA 2010) is company director at Bulldozer Film, an independent film company specialising in music videos, short films, documentaries, and television content.

Martin Lewis (PgDip 1998)

Martin Lewis (PgDip 1998)

Posted on 24 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis OBE (PgDip 1998) did a postgrad diploma in broadcast journalism at JOMEC in 1997-8. In 2003 he set up MoneySavingExpert.com for £100. It soon became - and continues to be - the UK’s biggest consumer help website, with more than 14m monthly users.

Thomas Reeder (BA 2016)

Thomas Reeder (BA 2016)

Posted on 20 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Thomas Reeder (BA 2016) remained in Cardiff after graduation, and now works for a public relations firm based in the city.

Inside the beautiful game – Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014)

Inside the beautiful game – Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014)

Posted on 20 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014) is the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final Volunteer Coordinator at Football Association of Wales.

Eleri Davies (MSc 2009)

Eleri Davies (MSc 2009)

Posted on 19 April 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Eleri Davies (MSc 2009) studied her part-time Master's around her roles in the public sector. She now works as a renewables developer, project managing onshore wind projects across Wales.

Hannah Williams (BSc 2014)

Hannah Williams (BSc 2014)

Posted on 19 April 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Hannah Williams (BSc 2014) studied Business Management at Cardiff University. Since then she’s secured a role with Sony and been crowned Miss Wales.

Chee Ching Chan (LLB 2015)

Chee Ching Chan (LLB 2015)

Posted on 19 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Dr Chee Ching Chan (LLB 2015), a trainee medicolegal barrister in Malaysia, shares his experiences of studying at Cardiff School of Law.

Meet #TeamCardiff – Tom Reeder

Meet #TeamCardiff – Tom Reeder

Posted on 19 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Tom Reeder (BA 2016, International Public Relations & Global Communications Management 2016-) is running the Cardiff University / Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for neuroscience and mental health research.

Luke Hillson (BSc 2004, MA 2005)

Luke Hillson (BSc 2004, MA 2005)

Posted on 18 April 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Luke Hillson (BSc 2004, MA 2005) completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the School of Geography and Planning. His career since has seen him design an Olympic venue.

Rhys Govier (BSc 2011, MSc 2013)

Rhys Govier (BSc 2011, MSc 2013)

Posted on 15 April 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Rhys Govier (BSc 2011, MSc 2013) completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the School of Geography and Planning before securing his role as a planner with Savills. He says that his degrees gave him a good head start in his planning career.

Cristian Bevington (BSc 2013)

Cristian Bevington (BSc 2013)

Posted on 12 April 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Cristian Bevington (BSc 2013) studied City and Regional Planning and went on to become a planner at AECOM. He credits his placement year with helping him in his career.

Meet #TeamCardiff – Hannah Sterritt

Meet #TeamCardiff – Hannah Sterritt

Posted on 12 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Hannah Sterritt (BMus 2015) shares her experience of training for the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon and using the Cardiff Bay 10k as motivation to kick start her training. For the […]

Angelica Bomford (BA 2014)

Angelica Bomford (BA 2014)

Posted on 3 April 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Angelica Bomford Angelica Bomford (BA 2014) studied music while at Cardiff University. She took time out from her current role with English National Opera to talk to us about her studies […]