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December 2020

Running for wellbeing this winter

Running for wellbeing this winter

Posted on 18 December 2020 by Alumni team

The winter months can be difficult for anyone struggling with their mental health, this year more than ever.

Searching for the ‘missing link’ between kidney disease and cardiovascular disease

Searching for the ‘missing link’ between kidney disease and cardiovascular disease

Posted on 16 December 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Dr Anne-Catherine Raby is a researcher at the School of Medicine, looking for the link between chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular disease with a focus on inflammation. Her work is far-reaching, all-consuming, and imperative in understanding the disease responsible for more deaths globally than any other cause.

Meet the volunteer – Scott Bowers

Meet the volunteer – Scott Bowers

Posted on 16 December 2020 by Alumni team

Scott Bowers (BA 2003, PGDip 2004) is a Cardiff University volunteer who’s been an alumni ambassador, a member of Cardiff University Court, and a student mentor. He works professionally as chief corporate affairs officer for one of the UK’s leading sports businesses, The Jockey Club, and has recently become a dad. Read on to discover why he is such an enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer.

Meet the Researcher – Professor Anne Rosser

Meet the Researcher – Professor Anne Rosser

Posted on 14 December 2020 by Alumni team

Huntington’s is a devastating disease, caused by a faulty gene which stops the brain working properly, affecting mobility, learning, thinking and emotions. We spoke to researcher Anne Rosser, Professor of Clinical Neuroscience, Division of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences at Cardiff University.

Internships are ‘mutually beneficial’

Internships are ‘mutually beneficial’

Posted on 9 December 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Mohammad Arshad (MEng 2020) completed a summer internship with KGAL Consulting Ltd, offered by a Cardiff alumnus. As a result, he landed himself a permanent role within the company and has kicked-off his career in engineering. We caught up with him to find out how he made the most of the opportunity and secured a job in a highly sought-after field.

Meet the new leader of Cardiff’s cancer research – exciting times ahead

Meet the new leader of Cardiff’s cancer research – exciting times ahead

Posted on 9 December 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Professor Awen Gallimore is Cardiff University’s new Cancer Theme Lead and she’s bringing a spark of energy to the role, with big plans for shaping cancer research in Cardiff. We caught up with Awen to get her insight on exciting developments and innovation happening within this field.

Deck the Halls – Cardiff’s alumni community send messages of support

Deck the Halls – Cardiff’s alumni community send messages of support

Posted on 4 December 2020 by Anna Garton

Cardiff’s alumni community have reached out and sent messages of support to students in Residences. Read some of the wonderful messages that were sent.