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Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

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Wales Autism Research Centre: Celebrating 10 years of success

Wales Autism Research Centre: Celebrating 10 years of success

Posted on 10 March 2021 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

The Wales Autism Research Centre (WARC) has been at the heart of important policy and practice for the past 10 years, providing data that can be translated into action and that has a real impact on professionals working within the autistic community. WARC’s past and present directors meet up to reflect on its achievements and look ahead to the next 10 years.

COVID-19 and cancer: Understanding attitudes and breaking barriers

COVID-19 and cancer: Understanding attitudes and breaking barriers

Posted on 9 March 2021 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Harriet Quinn-Scoggins (PhD 2019) is a medical anthropologist who focuses on cancer research. Once part of the Future Leaders in Cancer Research (FLiCR) programme, she is now involved in the COVID-19 cancer attitudes and behaviours study. Here she explains why an anthropological approach is important, and how this research can improve early cancer diagnosis.

Celebrating Wales and supporting musicians in the face of COVID-19

Celebrating Wales and supporting musicians in the face of COVID-19

Posted on 25 February 2021 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Iestyn Griffiths (BA 2016, MA 2018) describes his journey from being a music-mad child to co-directing a large-scale, digital concert for St David’s Day, celebrating and supporting Welsh musicians.

How my parent’s work ethic inspired me to succeed – For Alumni, By Alumni

How my parent’s work ethic inspired me to succeed – For Alumni, By Alumni

Posted on 18 February 2021 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Jackie Yip (BA 2018) has traveled the globe and emersed herself in every opportunity that has come her way. Using the work ethic her parents instilled in her and the support offered at Cardiff University, Jackie filled a few short years with a lifetime’s worth of experiences.

7 alumni books to get you in the mood for love this Valentine’s Day

7 alumni books to get you in the mood for love this Valentine’s Day

Posted on 11 February 2021 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Valentine’s Day may look a little different this year and it’s unlikely we’ll see many grand, public displays of affection but don’t despair, you can still enjoy a bit of romance at home with these alumni authors. Curl up on the sofa, grab a hot cuppa, and indulge in some warm, fuzzy feelings with these exciting page-turners.

A generous start to the Chinese New Year

A generous start to the Chinese New Year

Posted on 28 January 2021 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

The British Branch of Western Returned Scholars Association has generously donated masks to Cardiff University in a heart-warming gesture of solidarity and support.

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.

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.

Bake Off’s Beca on Cardiff, careers, and cooking

Bake Off’s Beca on Cardiff, careers, and cooking

Posted on 26 October 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Beca Lyne-Pirkis (BMus 2004) is a writer, broadcaster and Great British Bake-Off finalist whose career took off in a rather unexpected way. Beca describes her experience on the popular TV series and explains how she applied her music degree skills to other areas of her life. She also divulges some of her wild and wonderful memories as a student at Cardiff University.