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My Womentoring experience – Jane Cook (BA 2008)

My Womentoring experience – Jane Cook (BA 2008)

Posted on 5 December 2023 by Alumni team

In March 2023, independent PR consultant Jane Cook (BA 2008) took part in our annual flash mentoring scheme for Cardiff’s alumnae – Womentoring. Here, Jane reflects on her experience of mentoring several fellow alumnae and shares insights for those considering taking part in next year’s scheme.

My Womentoring experience – Jamie Marie Ellis (MA 2019)

My Womentoring experience – Jamie Marie Ellis (MA 2019)

Posted on 5 December 2023 by Alumni team

In March 2023, freelance writer, content producer, and communications consultant Jamie Marie Ellis (MA 2019) took part in Womentoring, our annual flash mentoring scheme for Cardiff’s alumnae.  Jamie was mentored by fellow alumna Jane Cook (BA 2008), an independent PR consultant and founder of Cardiff Wine Passport. Jamie reflects on her experience as a mentee on the programme and shares how it has positively impacted her career.  

Alumni inspire future media professionals

Alumni inspire future media professionals

Posted on 22 November 2023 by Alumni team

In October, five change-making alumni returned to Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture to speak with current students. Postgraduate student Sophia Crothall (Cultural and Creative Industries 2023-) attended the talk and shares her key takeaways from their career stories.   

My Womentoring experience – Kate Walsh

My Womentoring experience – Kate Walsh

Posted on 26 May 2023 by Jordan Curtis

Kate Walsh (LLB 2010, PGDip 2011) recently took part in our annual flash mentoring scheme - Womentoring, and had the opportunity to gain valuable industry insights from her mentor.

My flash mentoring experience – Esther Morris (BA 2018)

My flash mentoring experience – Esther Morris (BA 2018)

Posted on 22 September 2022 by Alumni team

In March, Esther Morris (BA 2018) a Senior Account Executive at Nelson Bostock Ultd, took part in our annual flash mentoring scheme for Cardiff’s alumnae - Womentoring. Esther was matched with fellow alumna Rebecca Harris (BA 2008), Senior Commercial Manager at The Walt Disney Company. Esther shares her experiences of the programme and the benefits she found from being matched with a mentor.

Womentoring ‘22 – Connecting Cardiff’s alumnae through mentoring

Womentoring ‘22 – Connecting Cardiff’s alumnae through mentoring

Posted on 27 April 2022 by Anna Garton

During March, to celebrate Women’s History Month we ran our annual flash mentoring event for Cardiff’s alumnae, Womentoring. We brought together 22 carefully selected successful Cardiff alumnae as mentors, to share their valuable experience and expertise with more than 60 early-career mentees.

Flash mentoring – empowering the next generation of Cardiff alumnae

Flash mentoring – empowering the next generation of Cardiff alumnae

Posted on 3 December 2021 by Alumni team

Joanna Dougherty (BScEcon 2017) took part in our WoMentoring flash mentoring scheme - short-term mentoring for female graduates from successful alumnae. Our WoMentors provide guidance and support, helping to inspire and empower the next generation of Cardiff alumnae.  

Womentoring ‘21 – Cardiff University alumnae supporting Cardiff University alumnae

Womentoring ‘21 – Cardiff University alumnae supporting Cardiff University alumnae

Posted on 15 March 2021 by Anna Garton

This March, to celebrate Women’s History Month we’re holding our first flash-mentoring event, Womentoring '21.

Talking to a global audience

Talking to a global audience

Posted on 31 January 2020 by Alumni team

We spoke to Shuting Cai (known as Lily), a post-graduate student in Accounting and Finance, who took part in the ‘Languages for Business’ scheme.

Becoming business leaders

Becoming business leaders

Posted on 29 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Gary Partridge (BSc 1989) is co-founder and director of Cardiff-based financial advisory firm Lexington Corporate Advisors, following over 25 years business experience with companies like PWC and BT. He has recently been opening the door for Cardiff students to join Lexington through a variety of internship opportunities.