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Cardiff strikes gold

Cardiff strikes gold

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Susie Bailey

The world-leading Cardiff Catalysis Institute (CCI) is moving from strength to strength in 2016. From creating gold catalysts that are revolutionising the manufacturing industry, to advances in water purification and […]

Aberfan remembered

Aberfan remembered

Posted on 18 November 2016 by Susie Bailey

On 21 October 1966, a massive spoil-heap slid onto the mining village of Aberfan near Merthyr Tydfil, burying Pantglas Junior School in the valley below and killing 116 children and […]

Class of ’66 return to Cardiff’s School of Geography and Planning

Class of ’66 return to Cardiff’s School of Geography and Planning

Posted on 19 October 2016 by Susie Bailey

Fifty years since the first class graduated from what was then 'Town Planning Studies' at the School of Architecture and Environment, the Class of '66 returned to Cardiff  University for their gold reunion. The class were joined […]

Our City of the Unexpected

Posted on 18 October 2016 by Alex Norton

  This September, Cardiff witnessed its biggest ever arts event: ‘Roald Dahl’s City of the Unexpected’, a remarkable celebration of the master storyteller’s life and work on the 100th anniversary of […]

Cardiff University documentary stars

Cardiff University documentary stars

Posted on 13 October 2016 by Susie Bailey

Cardiff University students past and present become documentary stars. 'Doctoriaid Yfory' ('Tomorrow's Doctors') is a new S4C series  which follows 15 medical students at Cardiff's School of Medicine as they get to […]

#TeamCardiff’s Half Marathon success

#TeamCardiff’s Half Marathon success

Posted on 13 October 2016 by Alex Norton

The 2016 Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon took place Sunday 2 October, with 17,000 runners taking to the flat, fast course that winds around the streets and sights of the Welsh […]

Meet #TeamCardiff – Alexa Normore

Meet #TeamCardiff – Alexa Normore

Posted on 24 September 2016 by Susie Bailey

  Alexa Normore (Optometry 2015-) shares her motivation for running this year's Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon. "I am originally from Canada where I was played ice hockey competitively representing my University, province and  […]

Meet #TeamCardiff- Andrew Hollins

Meet #TeamCardiff- Andrew Hollins

Posted on 24 September 2016 by Susie Bailey

  Dr Andrew Hollins (PhD 2001) is running this year's Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of two Cardiff University cancer researchers. "I'm running firstly in memory of Professors Alan Clarke […]

Meet #TeamCardiff – Mark Elliott

Meet #TeamCardiff – Mark Elliott

Posted on 23 September 2016 by Susie Bailey

In the lead up to the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon we are shining a spotlight on some of our #TeamCardiff runners. Senior lecturer from the School of Chemistry Mark Elliott, shares his story. […]

Meet #TeamCardiff – Ben Parker

Meet #TeamCardiff – Ben Parker

Posted on 22 September 2016 by Susie Bailey

Ben Parker (Criminology 2014-) has taken on the challenge of running the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon  after being influenced by a group of friends. "I've chosen to run for cancer research at Cardiff […]

Examined Life – Diana Isajeva (LLB 2016)

Examined Life – Diana Isajeva (LLB 2016)

Posted on 21 July 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

Diana Isajeva, former SU Students with Disabilities Officer, is an Intellectual Property paralegal for CJCH Solicitors

Examined Life – Simon Blake OBE (BA 1995)

Examined Life – Simon Blake OBE (BA 1995)

Posted on 14 July 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

Simon Blake is Chief Executive of the National Union of Students, deputy chair for Stonewall UK, and a fellow of the Chartered Management Institute.

Examined Life – Dr Rhys Jones (BSc 1999, MPhil 2003, PhD 2010)

Examined Life – Dr Rhys Jones (BSc 1999, MPhil 2003, PhD 2010)

Posted on 14 July 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

Dr Rhys Jones is a Cardiff University Lecturer, reptile specialist, environmental consultant, researcher and broadcaster.

Examined Life – Alice Gray (BSc 2013)

Examined Life – Alice Gray (BSc 2013)

Posted on 14 July 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

Alice Gray is the STEMinist blogger behind mindfulofscience.org.

Examined Life – Salem Alshafiei (MSc 1998)

Examined Life – Salem Alshafiei (MSc 1998)

Posted on 14 July 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

Salem Alshafiei is the Director of Policies and Programs, Rights of Persons with Disability at The Executive Council, Government of Dubai.

Queen’s Birthday Honours 2016

Queen’s Birthday Honours 2016

Posted on 23 June 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

It is with pride that we announce that a number of Cardiff University members have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to all areas of society in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Examined Life – Michael Brown MSc 2004

Examined Life – Michael Brown MSc 2004

Posted on 23 June 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

Michael Thomas Brown (MSc 2004), a West Midlands Police officer, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to Policing and Mental Health in the 2016 Queen’s Birthday Honours.

Meet the Cardiff University Olympic Hopefuls – Tom Barras

Meet the Cardiff University Olympic Hopefuls – Tom Barras

Posted on 6 May 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

In the last of our series of articles looking at Cardiff’s University’s contribution to the global sporting landscape we meet out final Olympic hopeful.

Meet the Cardiff University Olympic Hopefuls – Jenny McLoughlin

Meet the Cardiff University Olympic Hopefuls – Jenny McLoughlin

Posted on 5 May 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

During my first year, I was selected to represent Team GB at the 2012 Paralympics

Meet the Cardiff University Olympic Hopefuls – Natalie Powell

Meet the Cardiff University Olympic Hopefuls – Natalie Powell

Posted on 4 May 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

The journey to winning Commonwealth gold was made easier thanks to the massive support I received from Cardiff University and Sport Wales