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Giving young adults experiences that will stay with them for life

Giving young adults experiences that will stay with them for life

Posted on 17 September 2020 by Alumni team

Cardiff University’s Global Opportunities programme gives students the chance to volunteer, work and study abroad, and benefit from the experiences they would have otherwise missed out on. We spoke to Sammy Fagan (Chemistry 2018-) who spent summer 2019 teaching children in Tanzania.

New relationships, new funding, and a new approach towards assessing young children

New relationships, new funding, and a new approach towards assessing young children

Posted on 17 September 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Cardiff University’s Neurodevelopment Assessment Unit is paving the way for the future of child behaviour assessments and providing much-needed support to families, schools and children. With the approval of a new UKRI COVID-19 grant, its valuable work continues within the context of the current pandemic.

Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies event – “What is truth?” Is undisclosed bias in the media contributing to global insecurity?

Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies event – “What is truth?” Is undisclosed bias in the media contributing to global insecurity?

Posted on 24 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

On 23 November 2017, in the prestigious Lincoln Centre in London, Cardiff alumni joined experts from Cardiff’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies (JOMEC) - Britain’s oldest journalism school-for a fascinating evening of debate.

My Cardiff is… meeting my four grandchildren.

My Cardiff is… meeting my four grandchildren.

Posted on 21 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Alan Buckle: Cardiff resident, Phase 1 cancer treatment trialist and keen golfer.

Stephen Fry (Hon 2010) returns to Cardiff University

Stephen Fry (Hon 2010) returns to Cardiff University

Posted on 9 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Cardiff University Honorary Fellow Stephen Fry (Hon 2010) visits Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute.

The running diaries – #TeamCardiff 2017

The running diaries – #TeamCardiff 2017

Posted on 27 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

Ahead of Race Day, here is another instalment from Alex Norton (BA 2015) on his race day preparations ahead of the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon. "It seemed like such a […]

Meet #TeamCardiff – Hannah Sterritt

Meet #TeamCardiff – Hannah Sterritt

Posted on 27 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

Hannah Sterritt (BMus 2015) shares an update on her training for Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon ahead of the race on 1 October. As the coordinator for all things #TeamCardiff  at Cardiff University, […]

Meet #TeamCardiff – Keith Lynch

Meet #TeamCardiff – Keith Lynch

Posted on 27 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

Keith is running the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for cancer research at Cardiff University in memory of his sister Rhona. I’m running to raise funds for cancer […]

Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon funds support neuroscience research

Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon funds support neuroscience research

Posted on 13 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

At the 2016 Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon, members of #TeamCardiff who raised money for neuroscience and mental health research have directly enabled three seedcorn grants to support research within Cardiff's Neuroscience and […]

Meet #TeamCardiff Angela Foster-Swailes (BA 2001)

Meet #TeamCardiff Angela Foster-Swailes (BA 2001)

Posted on 13 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

I think the running community are a lovely, supportive bunch of people. I’ve lost count of the amounts of times a simple gesture like a smile or a thumbs up from another runner whilst out on my own has really lifted my spirits and helped me through. I’m fairly new to running and very slow but I make sure I celebrate all milestones and personal bests. I’ve learnt that comparison really is the thief of happiness and when I run I don’t compete with anyone but myself.

Cancer showcase event leads to immunotherapy gift

Cancer showcase event leads to immunotherapy gift

Posted on 22 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

I was impressed with Professor Gallimore's recent presentation in London. on the cancer immunology research being undertaken at Cardiff University. The immune system is very complex and Professor Gallimore explained clearly about cancer immunology and how it can be designed for successful cancer therapies.

Future Leaders in Cancer Research – Dr Stephanie Smit (BSc 2010, PhD 2015)

Future Leaders in Cancer Research – Dr Stephanie Smit (BSc 2010, PhD 2015)

Posted on 22 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

I am a behavioural scientist working on projects that focus on screening, prevention and early diagnosis of cancer.

Meet #TeamCardiff – Julie Smith

Meet #TeamCardiff – Julie Smith

Posted on 21 July 2017 by Susie Bailey

I decided to raise money for Cardiff University Neuroscience and Mental Health research as this research covers Alzheimer’s. Both my in-laws had Alzheimer's, so I have first-hand experience of how this impacts on a person and their families.

Chinese investment in Cardiff University’s biomedical research

Chinese investment in Cardiff University’s biomedical research

Posted on 23 June 2017 by Susie Bailey

Cardiff University is joining forces with a major Chinese biomedical service provider to explore key biomedical and clinical research opportunities.

Sue Lloyd Roberts Scholarship support young Cardiff University journalists

Sue Lloyd Roberts Scholarship support young Cardiff University journalists

Posted on 22 June 2017 by Susie Bailey

The Sue Lloyd Roberts Scholarship – designed to support the training of young journalists at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies – has received a £50,000 donation from the BBC.

Meet #TeamCardiff Anne Rebafka

Meet #TeamCardiff Anne Rebafka

Posted on 15 June 2017 by Susie Bailey

When I was diagnosed with advanced cancer at the age of 21, no one, least myself, would have imagined me to be where I am now – 16 years later - having finished two marathons and having achieved a Doctorate in Advanced Health Practice from the School of Healthcare Sciences at Cardiff University.

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.

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.

Meet #TeamCardiff – Tom Reeder

Meet #TeamCardiff – Tom Reeder

Posted on 19 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Tom Reeder (BA 2016, International Public Relations & Global Communications Management 2016-) is running the Cardiff University / Cardiff Half Marathon to raise funds for neuroscience and mental health research.

Meet #TeamCardiff – Hannah Sterritt

Meet #TeamCardiff – Hannah Sterritt

Posted on 12 April 2017 by Susie Bailey

Hannah Sterritt (BMus 2015) shares her experience of training for the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon and using the Cardiff Bay 10k as motivation to kick start her training. For the […]