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September 2018

The life and times of Owain Glyn Dŵr

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?

How offering an internship brought new perspective and enthusiasm

How offering an internship brought new perspective and enthusiasm

Posted on 28 September 2018 by Jon Barnes (BA 2007)

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.

If I knew then what I know now – alumni advice for our 2018 freshers

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.

Peak condition for race day – five top #TeamCardiff tips

Peak condition for race day – five top #TeamCardiff tips

Posted on 21 September 2018 by Jon Barnes (BA 2007)

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.