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The NHS at 70: “An experience not available in any textbook” – Alex Gordon (Medicine 2014-)

The NHS at 70: “An experience not available in any textbook” – Alex Gordon (Medicine 2014-)

Posted on 28 June 2018 by Jon Barnes (BA 2007)

In one way or another I’ve been a part of the National Health Service (NHS) since 2012, having started my career as an Auxiliary Nurse prior to beginning my studies at Cardiff’s School of Medicine.

What’s the best gig you went to during your time at Cardiff University?

What’s the best gig you went to during your time at Cardiff University?

Posted on 22 June 2018 by Jon Barnes (BA 2007)

When you come to university, your education doesn’t start and stop at the lecture theatre door. For many of us, coming to Cardiff heralded a musical revolution – the soundtrack to our student years made up of whichever big name bands happened to be passing through the Students’ Union at the time.

Why I run: Nicola’s #TeamCardiff story

Why I run: Nicola’s #TeamCardiff story

Posted on 4 June 2018 by Jon Barnes (BA 2007)

#TeamCardiff runners are already preparing to take on the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon. We asked Nicola Benallick, Cardiff University staff member and third time #TeamCardiff member, to tell us a bit more about why she’s running and her preparation regime.

Examined Life: Chris Jackson (BSc 2002)

Examined Life: Chris Jackson (BSc 2002)

Posted on 31 May 2018 by Alex Norton

Chris Jackson (BSc 2002) is the award-winning Royal photographer for Getty Images, one of the world’s leading photo agencies.

Minding the gap: Cardiff’s strategy for supporting students

Minding the gap: Cardiff’s strategy for supporting students

Posted on 30 May 2018 by Alex Norton

In May, a Universities UK report warned that a generation of students are at risk of “slipping through the gaps” in mental health services.

Nature and Nurture: neuroscience and mental health research on display

Nature and Nurture: neuroscience and mental health research on display

Posted on 16 May 2018 by Alex Norton

Cardiff University was last week delighted to visit the Royal Society in London and present ‘Nature and Nurture? Mining the human genome for mental health discoveries’, a showcase of world-leading neuroscience and mental health research.

Your last-minute guide to Valentine’s Day in Cardiff

Your last-minute guide to Valentine’s Day in Cardiff

Posted on 14 February 2018 by Alex Norton

Valentine's Day is here and we've compiled a handy list of last-minute romantic ideas (and emergency panic ideas) in, around and themed on Cardiff.

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.

Examined Life – Vithiya Alphons (BSc 2017)

Examined Life – Vithiya Alphons (BSc 2017)

Posted on 21 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

At the start of her final year at Cardiff University, Vithiya Alphons (BSc 2017) was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. After initially being given just two months to live, Vithiya survived her battle with cancer and graduated in summer 2017.

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… 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.

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.

Happy 45th birthday, Gair Rhydd

Happy 45th birthday, Gair Rhydd

Posted on 30 October 2017 by Alex Norton

On 3 October, the critically acclaimed Gair Rhydd celebrated its 45th birthday. Cardiff University's student newspaper came into being in 1972; nearly half a century on, and with more than a 1000 issues under its belt, it is more widely read than ever.

Growing success for Cardiff graduate

Growing success for Cardiff graduate

Posted on 4 October 2017 by Susie Bailey

A graduate who invented a hydroponic growing system for agriculture will compete in this week’s NatWest Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Adam Dixon (BEng 2016), has been shortlisted for ‘Innovation Entrepreneur […]

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 […]