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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, […]

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.

Becoming business leaders

Becoming business leaders

Posted on 29 August 2017 by Susie Bailey

Gary Partridge (BSc 1989) is co-founder and director of Cardiff-based financial advisory firm Lexington Corporate Advisors, following over 25 years business experience with companies like PWC and BT. He has recently been opening the door for Cardiff students to join Lexington through a variety of internship opportunities.

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.