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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… 17°47’S; 179°9’W.

My Cardiff is… 17°47’S; 179°9’W.

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Callum Drummond (BSc 2016) is the founder of Bula Batiki, a non-profit coconut oil company

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.

My Cardiff is… helping children explore the Welsh landscape

My Cardiff is… helping children explore the Welsh landscape

Posted on 15 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Sarah Morgan (BSc 2016) first had the idea for Eco-Explore Education whilst in her final year of university; her business helps children with autism to explore and interact with the Welsh landscape.

My Cardiff is… innovation at 593 Celsius

My Cardiff is… innovation at 593 Celsius

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton (PhD 2014) Honorary Research Fellow and Deputy Assistant Commissioner, London Fire Brigade.

My Cardiff is… doing aerobatics at 600 mph, 300 feet up in the air

My Cardiff is… doing aerobatics at 600 mph, 300 feet up in the air

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Flt Lt Mike Bowden (BSc 2002) is a fast jet pilot and Red 8 in the Red Arrows, the Royal Air Force’s world famous aerobatic display team.

My Cardiff is… light emitting molecules

My Cardiff is… light emitting molecules

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Professor Ian Weeks (BSc 1976, PhD 1980, DSc 2009) Acting head of Cardiff’s School of Medicine.

My Cardiff is…. 13.1 miles of city streets

My Cardiff is…. 13.1 miles of city streets

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Dr Anne Rebafka (MSc 2010, DAHP 2016) Cancer survivor and #TeamCardiff runner at the 2017 Cardiff University/Cardiff Half Marathon

My Cardiff is… rowing down the Taff to Florida – and beyond

My Cardiff is… rowing down the Taff to Florida – and beyond

Posted on 14 November 2017 by Caragh Medlicott

Rebecca Girling (BSc 2012) Member of the GB rowing team and XXXII Olympiad hopeful.

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.

My Cardiff is… changing the way we think of disability

My Cardiff is… changing the way we think of disability

Posted on 8 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Charlie Knights (Criminology and Social Policy 2014-) is the students with disabilities officer at Cardiff University.

Ceri Davies (BA 1998, MPA 2014)

Ceri Davies (BA 1998, MPA 2014)

Posted on 7 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Ceri Davies (BA 1998, MPA 2014): Chief Executive of Indycube, a Community Benefit Society. Indycube offers co-working locations across the UK and a membership package that addresses the precarious nature of self-employment, freelance working and the gig economy.

My Cardiff is… Welsh for all

My Cardiff is… Welsh for all

Posted on 6 November 2017 by Susie Bailey

Professor Sioned Davies (BA 1976) Professor, translator and former Head of Cardiff University’s School of Welsh.

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

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.

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 […]

Freshers’ Week – a look back

Freshers’ Week – a look back

Posted on 28 September 2017 by Susie Bailey

Enrolment Week (colloquially and infinitely better known as Freshers’ Week) has been a fixture of University life for generations; a sleepless seven day period during which thousands of new entrants […]

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, […]