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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.

Examined Life – Heather Knight (BSc 2012)

Examined Life – Heather Knight (BSc 2012)

Posted on 4 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Heather Knight (BSc 2012) is captain of the England cricket team.

Examined Life – Eric Tan (BSc 2003)

Examined Life – Eric Tan (BSc 2003)

Posted on 4 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Eric Tan (BSc 2003) is founder of Fifth Journey, a Hollywood-backed gaming company bringing the movies to mobile devices.

Professor Richard Sambrook – Fake news

Professor Richard Sambrook – Fake news

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Deputy Head of Cardiff’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies and Director of Centre for Journalism Professor Richard Sambrook explores the reality of fake news and the importance of good journalism today.

Inside the beautiful game – Matt Jones (BSC 2010)

Inside the beautiful game – Matt Jones (BSC 2010)

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Matt Jones (BSc 2010) a Business Analyst at UEFA (the governing body of European football) and a staunch Wales fan, Matt comments on the emergence and respect for Welsh football in the global sporting landscape.

Inside the beautiful game – James Woodroof (BA 2006)

Inside the beautiful game – James Woodroof (BA 2006)

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

James Woodroof (BA 2006), Head of Content at Crystal Palace Football Club, comments on the challenges presented working behind the scenes at a Premier League club.

Inside the beautiful game – Elliot Thomas (BA 2012)

Inside the beautiful game – Elliot Thomas (BA 2012)

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Elliot Thomas (BA 2012) is Wales’ highest capped futsal player. Here he shares his experiences of becoming a Home Nations champion, and playing against Europe’s elite.

Inside the beautiful game – Lauren Davies (BA 2015)

Inside the beautiful game – Lauren Davies (BA 2015)

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Alex Norton

Lauren Davies (BA 2015), Media and Marketing Assistant for the Champions’ League at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) shares her experiences of accompanying Wales at EURO 2016.

Growing the knowledge economy

Growing the knowledge economy

Posted on 28 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Outstanding PhD student researchers from Cardiff’s Doctoral Academy came together with Cardiff University alumni in London for Growing the Knowledge Economy – A showcase of the ‘rising stars of research’ at Cardiff University.

Martin Lewis (PgDip 1998)

Martin Lewis (PgDip 1998)

Posted on 24 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis OBE (PgDip 1998) did a postgrad diploma in broadcast journalism at JOMEC in 1997-8. In 2003 he set up MoneySavingExpert.com for £100. It soon became - and continues to be - the UK’s biggest consumer help website, with more than 14m monthly users.

Inside the beautiful game – Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014)

Inside the beautiful game – Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014)

Posted on 20 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Thomas Keohane (BSc 2014) is the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final Volunteer Coordinator at Football Association of Wales.

Professor Karen Holford (PhD 1987) on achievement, aspiration and becoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor Karen Holford (PhD 1987) on achievement, aspiration and becoming Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Posted on 29 March 2017 by Alex Norton

Having been appointed Pro-Vice Chancellor of the College of Physical Sciences & Engineering five years ago, Professor Holford is now undertaking her final week in the role. It is “business […]

Six Nations fever hits Cardiff

Six Nations fever hits Cardiff

Posted on 23 February 2017 by Susie Bailey

Rugby in Wales is like a religion. As January draws to an end you can almost taste the anticipation in the air for the coming Six Nations tournament. When asked […]

The Phoenix Project: “Together we can achieve such a lot.”

The Phoenix Project: “Together we can achieve such a lot.”

Posted on 22 November 2016 by Alex Norton

Judith Hall OBE (MD 2002) is Professor of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine at the Cardiff University School of Medicine, and Phoenix Project Lead. Here, she discusses her work […]