Cardiff Connect

“Most dear to me are the friendships”: reconnecting with Cardiff decades later

Posted on 14 May 2025 by Alumni team

Joseph Rapoport (MA 1990) is an IT Systems Engineer based in Houston, Texas. 18 years after finishing his master’s in History at Cardiff, he set up a LinkedIn group bringing together fellow alumni in the U.S.

Taking action for career growth – For Alumni, By Alumni

Posted on 28 April 2025 by Alumni team

Dr Deola Agbato (MBA 1997) is an alumna of the Cardiff Business School, with over two decades of experience in banking. Here, she shares her thoughts on how to develop professionally, even while juggling different priorities.

Step back to 1960s Cardiff – For Alumni, By Alumni

Posted on 22 April 2025 by Alumni team

Did you attend Cardiff University in the 1960s? Join alum Steve Pritchard (BA 1965), Emeritus Librarian at Cardiff, for an immersive tour through the 1960s Students’ Union.

Career advice for my younger self – Bossing It

Posted on 24 March 2025 by Alumni team

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we reached out to inspiring alumnae leaders for their top career advice.

A brief history of the Association of Past Students

Posted on 17 March 2025 by Alumni team

The Association of Past Students, founded in 1889, has been a vibrant and active community for alumni from Cardiff University’s predecessor institutions as colleges in the University of Wales, and through to the modern day.

Hosting a student intern was a win-win situation!

Posted on 14 March 2025 by Alumni team

Alumnus Dr Mark Davies (BEng 1994, PhD 1999), UK Power T&D Director at RINA hosted student Harvy Davies (Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2024-) on a seven-week internship. Read how the placement was mutually beneficial and has boosted Harvy’s confidence and CV.

My Cardiff Half: giving back to my dad’s cancer care

Posted on 19 February 2025 by Alumni team

This autumn, politics student Joseph is taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon to support vital cancer research at Cardiff University.

Rosacea and Asian representation: building inclusive awareness of skin health

Posted on 14 February 2025 by Alumni team

Dr Chloe Cheung (PgDip 2023, Practical Dermatology 2024-) is a Primary Care Doctor with a special interest in dermatology. Together with a group of multidisciplinary professionals, she has founded the charity Asian Rosacea Society to help misdiagnosed patients like her mother.

Ben digs his career in responsible mining – For Alumni, By Alumni

Posted on 5 February 2025 by Alumni team

Ben Lepley (MESci 2008) is a geoscientist and environmental, social, and governance specialist in the mining and minerals industry. Here, Ben debunks some mining myths and makes the case for joining the industry, which calls for a wide range of skillsets.

How to stand out online – Bossing It

Posted on 22 January 2025 by Alumni team

In a competitive job market, a stellar digital profile can catch employers’ attention. For our latest roundup of alumni advice, we asked digital experts Sagnik, Rachel, Maria, and Jessica for tips on boosting your online presence.

Why I’m raising funds for cancer research at Cardiff University

Posted on 17 January 2025 by Alumni team

Professor Duncan Baird is swapping the lab coat for a running vest, and taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon in October.

How to climb the career ladder (without stepping on others) – Bossing It

Posted on 30 October 2024 by Alumni team

Climbing the career ladder doesn’t have to mean leaving others behind – in fact, success is often found through collaboration and mutual support.

After surviving cancer, I found my future at Cardiff – For Alumni, By Alumni

Posted on 23 October 2024 by Alumni team

Ellie Philpotts (BA 2017) is a freelance journalist, content editor, and healthcare campaigner. Following a blood cancer diagnosis as a teenager, Ellie later studied at Cardiff and worked to support fellow members of the cancer community.

Running the Cardiff Half in my grandfather’s memory

Posted on 4 October 2024 by Alumni team

Darshni Vaghjiani (International Relations and Politics 2022-) will be taking on October’s Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of her late grandfather. As a member of #TeamCardiff, she’s fundraising for researchers here on campus, who are improving outcomes for people living with some of the most common cancers.

“It was a no-brainer”: running the Cardiff Half for mental health research

Posted on 26 September 2024 by Alumni team

Friends Charley Bezuidenhout (Psychology 2022-) and Lizzy Braithwaite (Psychology 2022-) are both students at Cardiff University. They’ve decided to run the 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon together, in support of vital mental health and neuroscience research taking place on campus.

Career mentorship to hosting an internship – one alum’s journey

Posted on 24 September 2024 by Alumni team

Alum Peter Sueref (BSc 2002), co-founder and CTO of Empirisys mentored student Ritika Srivastava (MSc 2024) before offering her an internship.

Running the Cardiff Half to help families like mine

Posted on 19 September 2024 by Alumni team

In October, alumna Isabel Irvine (BSc 2024) will take on the Cardiff Half Marathon in support of her mum, who was diagnosed with cancer last year. To date, she’s raised an incredible £1,100 for Cardiff University cancer research in the run-up to the race.

A return to running in support of vital research

Posted on 12 September 2024 by Alumni team

Alum Daniel Nicholas (MBA 2020) will be taking on this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon in support of Cardiff University’s neuroscience and mental health research. Here, he tells us his personal motivations for joining the Cardiff Half, his first race since the pandemic.

A nourishing career change – For Alumni, By Alumni 

Posted on 28 August 2024 by Alumni team

Before Ceri Jones (BMus 2003) retrained as a chef, she spent a decade building a career in the music industry. Here, she reflects on making the jump and where her love for cooking has led her so far.  

How to find yourself in our graduation archive videos

Posted on 7 August 2024 by Alumni team

Do you remember how you felt as you were about the cross the stage at St David’s Hall? Even though years have passed, you can relive the moment by finding yourself in our Graduation archives.