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My Cardiff is… made to measure

My Cardiff is… made to measure

Posted on 21 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Tania Habimana (BSc 2010) is the creator and host of African TV show Tailored Business where she interviews entrepreneurs and fits them for a suit.

My Cardiff is… a new vision for optometry

My Cardiff is… a new vision for optometry

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Dame Mary Perkins DBE, FBOA (BSc 1965, Hon 2005) is the founder of Specsavers, the high street optician with 1,600 stores worldwide.

My Cardiff is… destigmatising ADHD.

My Cardiff is… destigmatising ADHD.

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Professor Anita Thapar CBE (PhD 1995) is a researcher focusing on the genetic and environmental causes of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and youth depression.

My Cardiff is… 17°47’S; 179°9’W.

My Cardiff is… 17°47’S; 179°9’W.

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Callum Drummond (BSc 2016) is the founder of Bula Batiki, a non-profit coconut oil company

My Cardiff is… at the podium in St David’s Hall

My Cardiff is… at the podium in St David’s Hall

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Michael Bell (BMus 1980) is the founder of the Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra.

My Cardiff is… helping children explore the Welsh landscape

My Cardiff is… helping children explore the Welsh landscape

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Sarah Morgan (BSc 2016) first had the idea for Eco-Explore Education whilst in her final year of university; her business helps children with autism to explore and interact with the Welsh landscape.

My Cardiff is… innovation at 593 Celsius

My Cardiff is… innovation at 593 Celsius

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (PhD 2014) Honorary Research Fellow and Deputy Assistant Commissioner, London Fire Brigade.

My Cardiff is… doing aerobatics at 600 mph, 300 feet up in the air

My Cardiff is… doing aerobatics at 600 mph, 300 feet up in the air

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Flt Lt Mike Bowden (BSc 2002) is a fast jet pilot and Red 8 in the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force’s world famous aerobatic display team.

My Cardiff is… light emitting molecules

My Cardiff is… light emitting molecules

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Professor Ian Weeks (BSc 1976, PhD 1980, DSc 2009) Acting head of Cardiff’s School of Medicine.

My Cardiff is…. 13.1 miles of city streets

My Cardiff is…. 13.1 miles of city streets

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Dr Anne Rebafka (MSc 2010, DAHP 2016) Cancer survivor and #TeamCardiff runner at the 2017 Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon

My Cardiff is… rowing down the Taff to Florida – and beyond

My Cardiff is… rowing down the Taff to Florida – and beyond

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Rebecca Girling (BSc 2012) Member of the GB rowing team and XXXII Olympiad hopeful.

My Cardiff is… changing the way we think of disability

My Cardiff is… changing the way we think of disability

Posted on 8 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Charlie Knights (Criminology and Social Policy 2014-) is the students with disabilities officer at Cardiff University.

My Cardiff is… Welsh for all

My Cardiff is… Welsh for all

Posted on 6 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Professor Sioned Davies (BA 1976) Professor, translator and former Head of Cardiff University’s School of Welsh.

Freshers’ Week – a look back

Freshers’ Week – a look back

Posted on 28 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

Enrolment Week (colloquially and infinitely better known as Freshers’ Week) has been a fixture of University life for generations; a sleepless seven day period during which thousands of new entrants […]

Architecture students scoop Santander award for enterprise

Architecture students scoop Santander award for enterprise

Posted on 28 July 2017 by Susie Bailey

CAUKIN Studio, a team of first year Masters students from the Welsh School of Architecture have won the 'People's Choice Award' at this years 'Santander Universities Enterprise Awards'.

Graduation 2017

Graduation 2017

Posted on 26 July 2017 by Susie Bailey

As graduation week commenced on Monday 17 July, Cardiff was transformed into a city of celebration and pride. The streets were filled with gown-clad graduates throwing their hats in joy, ready to take to the stage at St David’s Hall.

Legends of Cardiff University

Legends of Cardiff University

Posted on 25 July 2017 by Susie Bailey

We’ve sought high and low for the legends of Cardiff and found many people worthy of the title all across the University. Here’s a roundup of the legendary profiles we’ve gathered so far.

Your cancer is not my cancer: is personalised medicine the future?

Your cancer is not my cancer: is personalised medicine the future?

Posted on 24 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Dr Robert Jones is the clinical lead for early phase trials at Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. He and his team are bringing the latest treatments to patients, and offering a new line of hope to many people with cancer.

New spaces create new opportunities Professor Chris Tweed (PhD 1989)

New spaces create new opportunities Professor Chris Tweed (PhD 1989)

Posted on 5 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Head of Cardiff's Welsh School of Architecture and Chair in Sustainable Design Professor Chris tweed (PhD 1989) writes about the new physical spaces that "will change the face of the University and city for generations."

Examined Life – Dr Alan Lewis (PhD 1971)

Examined Life – Dr Alan Lewis (PhD 1971)

Posted on 4 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Dr Alan Lewis (PhD 1971) is CEO of DiaVacs, a company developing products to reverse the onset of autoimmune diseases.