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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 […]

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.

Eisteddfod 2017

Eisteddfod 2017

Posted on 25 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Helo! Rhys Fletcher (BScEcon 2015) ydw i, ac rwy'n rhan o'r Tîm Cysylltiadau Cynfyfyrwyr ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Rwy'n gofalu am ein Llysgenhadon Cynfyfyrwyr, cynfyfyrwyr sydd am ysbrydoli'r genhedlaeth nesaf o fyfyrwyr […]

Eisteddfod 2017

Eisteddfod 2017

Posted on 24 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

"Hello! I'm Rhys Fletcher, and I am part of the new Alumni Relations Team at Cardiff University.  I look after our Alumni Ambassadors, alumni who wish to inspire the next generation […]

Cardiff’s summer of sport

Cardiff’s summer of sport

Posted on 24 August 2017 by Alex Norton

It’s been a spectacular sporting summer for students and alumni alike, with Cardiff represented across a range of disciplines. Rugby Union was the source of great success – not least […]

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.