Cardiff Connect

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

Cardiff community receives royal recognition

Posted on 24 January 2019 by Alex Norton

Eleven Cardiff graduates representing a diverse range of fields have been listed in the 2019 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.

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

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

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

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

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

Posted on 18 December 2018 by Alumni team

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