Remembering Reesh – saying yes to life and running Cardiff Half Marathon

Posted on 25 May 2022 by Laura Stephenson

Laura Stephenson (BA 2008) has signed up to run Cardiff Half Marathon in October in memory of her friend Areesha. She’s raising money for Cardiff University’s cancer research and was inspired by her friend’s strength in the face of a devastating diagnosis, and ‘say yes to everything’ attitude.
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Alex Le May (BA 2012)

Posted on 13 December 2017 by Laura Stephenson

While studying his undergraduate degree Alex Le May (BA 2012) interned at a financial PR firm. He is now Senior Director at a leading consultancy and took some time out of his day to share his University experience. The opportunity to combine Spanish with History was not available at many universities. Cardiff University not only
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Rachel Mason (BMus 2003)

Posted on 30 November 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Rachel Mason (BMus 2003) studied her undergraduate degree at the School of Music. She went on to study a Master’s before carving out an award-winning career as a songwriter. Most recently, she has been on Sky 1 as one of the judges on Sing: Ultimate A Cappella. I wanted to study a wide range of musical genres
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Scott Edward Bowers (BA 2003, PGDip 2004)

Posted on 27 July 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Scott Bowers (BA 2003, PGDip 2004) studied both his undergraduate in English Language and Communication and his postgraduate degree in Public and Media Relations at Cardiff University. He’s now Group Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs for The Jockey Club and attributes much of his success to his time as a Cardiff University student.
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Laurie Perdikis (BSc 2014)

Posted on 2 May 2017 by Laura Stephenson

After graduating with his BSc in Geography (Human) and Planning, Laurie Perdikis (BSc 2014) went on to complete a Master’s in the Political Economy of Europe. Here he shares his reasons for choosing Cardiff University for his undergraduate degree.
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Emma Thorpe (BSc 2014)

Posted on 2 May 2017 by Laura Stephenson

After graduating from the School of Geography and Planning, Emma Thorpe (BSc 2014) secured a graduate role at Jones Lang LaSalle.
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Rosie Johns (BA 2014)

Posted on 2 May 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Rosie Johns (BA 2014) graduated with a First in English Literature. Since leaving, she has her foot firmly placed on the career ladder in the publishing industry.
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Salina (BA 2012)

Posted on 1 May 2017 by Laura Stephenson

Salina graduated from the School of English, Communication and Philosophy with a BA in English Language. She now puts her language skills to use as a studio manager.
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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.
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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.
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