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The ‘ins and outs’ of a General Election

The ‘ins and outs’ of a General Election

Posted on 29 November 2019 by Alumni team

We talked to Rhydian Thomas (BA 2000) about his vital role in our democracy and how his time at Cardiff University set him on his career path.

Seals From Space

Seals From Space

Posted on 28 November 2019 by Alumni team

Prem Gill (BSc 2017) leads the Seals from Space project, working to map Antarctic animal populations. We asked him what it's like to be a polar explorer.

5 acts that made a splash at Sŵn 2019

5 acts that made a splash at Sŵn 2019

Posted on 29 October 2019 by Alumni team

After another successful edition of Cardiff’s annual music festival Sŵn, we take a look at some of the Cardiff alumni who took part.

Turning back time

Turning back time

Posted on 30 September 2019 by Alumni team

Did you know that when the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire was founded in 1884, it only had 102 full time students? It’s been an incredible journey since – and with the University’s archives now being digitised, we’ve picked out some highlights.

Inside St Fagans

Inside St Fagans

Posted on 25 September 2019 by Alumni team

Following St Fagans Museum’s recent success in the 2019 Museum of the Year competition, we asked one of the principal curators about the reason for the success and the Museum’s links with Cardiff University.

Volunteering at the National Eisteddfod

Volunteering at the National Eisteddfod

Posted on 29 August 2019 by Alumni team

Rhys Fletcher (BA 2015) volunteered to support Cardiff University at the National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst. We asked Rhys what his experience was like, and why he chose to get involved.

Cardiff University at the 2019 National Eisteddfod

Cardiff University at the 2019 National Eisteddfod

Posted on 31 July 2019 by Alumni team

Cardiff University will be hosting a range of exciting events during the National Eisteddfod in Conwy County.

What the Urdd means to me

What the Urdd means to me

Posted on 31 May 2019 by Alumni team

This week, the Urdd Eisteddfod visits Cardiff Bay. Cardiff student, volunteer and competitor Nia Eyre (Welsh 2017-) told us what the Urdd means to her.

Examined Life – Sir Craig Oliver (PGDip 1992)

Examined Life – Sir Craig Oliver (PGDip 1992)

Posted on 25 April 2019 by Alumni team

Sir Craig Oliver is former controller of BBC Global and Director of Communications at 10 Downing St, and is now a principal at consulting firm Teneo.

London calling: Dr Sara Jones runs for #TeamCardiff

London calling: Dr Sara Jones runs for #TeamCardiff

Posted on 25 April 2019 by Alumni team

Since 2016, almost 1,000 people have signed up to raise money for world-leading cancer, neuroscience and mental health research as part of #TeamCardiff. Dr Sara Jones (PhD 2000) is one of them.

Why I run: Gareth Davies

Why I run: Gareth Davies

Posted on 5 April 2019 by Alumni team

#TeamCardiff runner Gareth Davies tops the table for funds raised in 2019 so far. We caught up with him to learn more about how he met his fundraising target, and how he’s preparing for the big day.

Cardiff celebrates Chinese New Year

Cardiff celebrates Chinese New Year

Posted on 4 February 2019 by Alumni team

As the world prepares to join China in celebrating Spring Festival, nowhere will the dawning of the Year of the Pig (5 February) be more enthusiastically greeted than in Cardiff. […]

A step-change in how Cardiff supports students

A step-change in how Cardiff supports students

Posted on 21 December 2018 by Alumni team

Student wellbeing matters.  Cardiff’s Director of Student Support and Wellbeing, a Cardiff alum and donor, and a current support recipient discuss how a revolutionary approach is making a real difference.

Game Changers: Helen Molyneux (LLB 1987) – Monumental Welsh Women

Game Changers: Helen Molyneux (LLB 1987) – Monumental Welsh Women

Posted on 20 December 2018 by Alumni team

Helen Molyneux (LLB 1987) is the person behind Monumental Welsh Women – a group looking to erect Cardiff’s first statue honouring a Welsh woman.

Game Changers: Nia Jones (Environmental Geography 2016-) and Douglas Lewns (Environmental Geography 2017-) – The No Straw Stand

Game Changers: Nia Jones (Environmental Geography 2016-) and Douglas Lewns (Environmental Geography 2017-) – The No Straw Stand

Posted on 20 December 2018 by Alumni team

Nia Jones (Environmental Geography 2016-) and Douglas Lewns (Environmental Geography 2017-are students at Cardiff’s School of Earth and Ocean Sciences and founders of The No Straw Stand – a campaign to get companies to stop using plastic straws. This year, Nia will serve as Ethical & Environmental Officer at Cardiff University Students’ Union.

Game Changers: Philip Evans QC (LLB 1993) – Cardiff’s Innocence Project

Game Changers: Philip Evans QC (LLB 1993) – Cardiff’s Innocence Project

Posted on 20 December 2018 by Alumni team

Philip Evans QC (LLB 1993) is a leading London-based barrister who also works on a pro bono basis with Cardiff University to challenge miscarriages of justice.

Game Changers: Simon Blake OBE (BA 1995) – Campaigning for equality

Game Changers: Simon Blake OBE (BA 1995) – Campaigning for equality

Posted on 20 December 2018 by Alumni team

Simon Blake OBE (BA 1995) is Chief Executive of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England and deputy chair of Stonewall UK. He is a former Chief Executive of the National Union of Students (NUS).

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Posted on 18 December 2018 by Alumni team

Remembering the Cardiff University alumni, staff and friends we lost in 2017-18.

Examined Life – Guto Harri (PgDip 1988)

Examined Life – Guto Harri (PgDip 1988)

Posted on 17 December 2018 by Alumni team

Guto Harri is a writer, broadcaster and strategic communications consultant.

Universities are for saving, changing and enriching lives

Universities are for saving, changing and enriching lives

Posted on 17 December 2018 by Alumni team

Professor Alison Wray is a linguistics researcher focusing on ways of communicating with those with dementia