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Bradley’s Pride

Bradley’s Pride

Posted on 28 August 2018 by Alex Norton

Bradley Birkholz (BA 2017) is an LGBT+ creator, activist, and performer – and as Pride Cymru comes to Cardiff (24-26 August), he tells us of his personal journey.

David John Roche (BMus 2012)

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 […]

Matthew Whitley (BA 2018)

Matthew Whitley (BA 2018)

Posted on 14 August 2018 by Helen Martin

Matthew Whitley (BA 2018) studied French at the School of Modern Languages and has recently secured a role at international auditors KPMG. He believes that “languages are a fundamental need […]

Sean Melody (BSc 2012)

Sean Melody (BSc 2012)

Posted on 2 August 2018 by Helen Martin

Sean Melody (BSc 2012) studied Business Management at Cardiff Business School. After graduating Sean has worked in a variety of roles in IT and digital systems. He now works at […]

Huw Thomas (LLB 2017)

Huw Thomas (LLB 2017)

Posted on 1 August 2018 by Helen Martin

Huw Thomas (LLB 2017) has recently secured a training contract with international law firm, Allen & Overy LLP. He has studied both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the School of […]

Alumni united in cancer fight

Alumni united in cancer fight

Posted on 31 July 2018 by Alex Norton

Faced with a terminal cancer diagnosis, Gareth Dunn (BA 2013)’s first thought was to fight back. With the help of a close-knit group of Cardiff alumni, he has so far raised over £99,000 for cancer research.

Gareth Churchill (PhD 2008)

Gareth Churchill (PhD 2008)

Posted on 25 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Freelance composer Gareth Churchill (PhD 2008) returned to Wales for postgraduate study and attributes his working methodologies to Cardiff University’s School of Music. As a Welshman there was a natural […]

Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014)

Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014)

Posted on 25 July 2018 by Helen Martin

When asked to describe Cardiff University in five words Giacomo Corsini (MSc 2014) said, “A great place to learn”. Giacomo graduated from Cardiff Business School in 2014 after completing the […]

Eirian James (BA 2012, MA 2013)

Eirian James (BA 2012, MA 2013)

Posted on 20 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Eirian James (BA 2012, MA 2013) chose the School of Modern Languages to study both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. He now works as a teacher in Terrassa, just outside Barcelona […]

Know your robes

Know your robes

Posted on 16 July 2018 by Jon Barnes (BA 2007)

Graduation is the culmination of years of hard work, and the pageantry and processions rightly celebrate that. But just what is the significance of those robes? Why are some hoods different colours?

Sebastián Wanumen Jiménez (MA 2015)

Sebastián Wanumen Jiménez (MA 2015)

Posted on 11 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Sebastián Wanumen Jiménez (MA 2015) is a Lecturer in History of Music and Musical Analysis at Corpas University, Bogotá.  Sebastián carried out an MA in Musicology at the School of […]

Ruth Morris (BMus 2009, MA 2010)

Ruth Morris (BMus 2009, MA 2010)

Posted on 11 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Ruth Morris (BMus 2009, MA 2010) studied both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the School of Music. She now works for Tenovus Cancer Care as one of their choir leaders. […]

Tony Woodcock (BA Music, 1974)

Tony Woodcock (BA Music, 1974)

Posted on 11 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Tony Woodcock (BA Music 1974) is the founder and president of Scolopax Arts, a leading consultancy firm for higher education and the performing arts. He is the former President of […]

Lucy Jenkins (BA 2014, MA 2015)

Lucy Jenkins (BA 2014, MA 2015)

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Helen Martin

“Vibrant, inspiring, rigorous, passionate and home” are the five words Lucy Jenkins (BA 2014, MA 2015) used to describe Cardiff University. After graduating from the School of Modern Languages in […]

Rowena Sefton (BA 2015)

Rowena Sefton (BA 2015)

Posted on 10 July 2018 by Helen Martin

Rowena Sefton (BA, 2015) credits the School of Modern Languages with teaching her how to manage her workload and achieve a healthy work life balance; two essentials for life as […]

“The city will come alive with graduation buzz”

“The city will come alive with graduation buzz”

Posted on 29 June 2018 by Alex Norton

Over the past 135 years Cardiff has awarded degrees to hundreds of thousands of graduates. The rituals of Graduation Week have changed just a little since 1883, but in mid-July - as in so many summers past - the people of Wales’ capital will again stop to welcome a colourful influx of graduands, academics, friends, and family.

What is an eisteddfod?

What is an eisteddfod?

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

An eisteddfod is a festival of literature, music and performance which celebrates the language and culture of Wales – and often a competitive event, with choirs, poets, singers, musicians and dancers performing in pursuit of prizes.

Celebrating you

Celebrating you

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

“In life, we can be selfish in many ways,” writes entrepreneur Lyndon Wood. “We try not to be selfish by giving.” Lyndon’s message set the tone for Cardiff Day, a highlight of the University calendar where Cardiff donors, fundraisers and volunteers are invited to receive a heart-felt thank you and hear about the impact of their contributions. 

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.