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Insight placements: an easy win for any business

Posted on 9 September 2021 by Alumni team

Beth Addison (BSc 2019) took part in a Cardiff University Insight with Microsoft, and after just one week discovered a desire to work in the field of tech. She was guided through the organisation by Microsoft’s Higher Education Lead and Cardiff University alumnus, Elliot Howells (BSc 2016), and she’s now two years into her role as an Azure Solutions Specialist for Retail, Hospital and Travel with Microsoft.

Dealing with controversial monuments in Estonia and beyond

Posted on 23 July 2020 by Kate Morgan (BA 2017)

Federico Bellentani (PhD 2018) is a digital research manager for a Google Cloud partner based in Italy. His PhD research into controversial monuments has become increasingly relevant due to international protests and calls to remove statues. He discusses his findings from Estonia and his thoughts on dealing with controversial monuments across the globe.

5 acts that made a splash at Sŵn 2019

Posted on 29 October 2019 by Alumni team

After another successful edition of Cardiff’s annual music festival Sŵn, we take a look at some of the Cardiff alumni who took part.

Inside St Fagans

Posted on 25 September 2019 by Alumni team

Following St Fagans Museum’s recent success in the 2019 Museum of the Year competition, we asked one of the principal curators about the reason for the success and the Museum’s links with Cardiff University.

Simon Blake OBE (BA 1995) – my message to the Class of 2018

Posted on 29 August 2018 by Jon Barnes (BA 2007)

In mid-July, chief executive of the National Union of Students Simon Blake OBE (BA 1995) spoke to graduands of the Schools of History, Archeology and Religion, and Physics and Astronomy. During his Graduation address, he touched upon his career journey, plans gone awry, and taking joy in the unexpected.

David John Roche (BMus 2012)

Posted on 15 August 2018 by Helen Martin

David John Roche (BMus 2012) studied at the School of Music and is now a full time composer. He credits the school with setting him up for the future and […]

Rachel Mason (BMus 2003) shares her experiences of being a judge on a TV singing show

Posted on 3 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Being a part of this show has been a highlight of my career. I was chosen to be a judge due to all the skills, qualifications and experiences I've accumulated throughout my time in the music industry. It's lovely to look back across my career and know that each step, every success and failure has led me here failure has led me here.

EU referendum: one year on

Posted on 28 June 2017 by Susie Bailey

To mark the anniversary of the EU referendum, Cardiff academics from the Wales Governance Centre gathered at the Senedd. Ready to explore the legal, political and financial implications of Brexit was an expert panel comprised of Professor Roger Scully, Ed Poole, Dr. Jo Hunt and Dr. Rachel Minto.

Millions of eyes on Cardiff

Posted on 25 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

There is just one week to go until millions of eyes turn to Cardiff, with the stage set for this year’s biggest sporting event: the UEFA Champions League final.

What do you remember from first arriving at university as a student?

Posted on 24 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

That is the question posed by Professor Chris Tweed (PhD 1989), Head of Cardiff’s Welsh School of Architecture, in his exploration of the buildings that “provide the backdrop for lives at a critical juncture in their development”.

Professor Richard Sambrook – Fake news

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Deputy Head of Cardiff’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies and Director of Centre for Journalism Professor Richard Sambrook explores the reality of fake news and the importance of good journalism today.

Inside the beautiful game – Matt Jones (BSC 2010)

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Susie Bailey

Matt Jones (BSc 2010) a Business Analyst at UEFA (the governing body of European football) and a staunch Wales fan, Matt comments on the emergence and respect for Welsh football in the global sporting landscape.

Inside the beautiful game – Lauren Davies (BA 2015)

Posted on 3 May 2017 by Alex Norton

Lauren Davies (BA 2015), Media and Marketing Assistant for the Champions’ League at the Football Association of Wales (FAW) shares her experiences of accompanying Wales at EURO 2016.

Thanks to Cardiff University, I found my love!

Posted on 16 February 2017 by Susie Bailey

Arailym Mazhit (MA 2014) and Manarbek Askarov (MSc 2014) from Kazakhstan, fell in love while studying at Cardiff University. 'I met my husband at Cardiff University. We were both international students, […]

Louise and Mark- we have so many wonderful memories made in Cardiff!

Posted on 14 February 2017 by Susie Bailey

Louise (MPharm 2005) met her husband Mark (BSC 2004) in their first year at Cardiff University. ‘I met Mark in February of our first year and our first date was […]

Meet #TeamCardiff Sophie Puet

Posted on 23 September 2016 by Susie Bailey

Sophie Puet (BA 2014) (MSC 2015) is running the Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon for dementia and mental health research; a cause close to her heart. "I’ve chosen to run for dementia and […]

Brian Cooke Memorial Lecture Day and drinks reception, Friday 11 November 2016

Posted on 22 July 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

The School of Dentistry would like to welcome alumni to the Brian Cooke Memorial Lecture Day.

National Eisteddfod – Abergavenny, Friday 28 July – Saturday 6 August

Posted on 30 March 2016 by Roz Kilcourse

Join Cardiff University at this year's National Eisteddfod!

Cardiff Law School Lecture – Cardiff, Thursday 17 November

Posted on 29 March 2016 by Roz Kilcourse

A public lecture by Dominic Grieve QC.

John Simpson lecture, Hadyn Ellis Distinguished Lecture – Cardiff