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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

Cardiff to Rio

Cardiff to Rio

Posted on 3 May 2016 by Rebecca Hopkins

As the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch Relay begins its journey around Brazil today, in a series of short features we’re exploring Cardiff’s University’s contribution to the global sporting landscape.

Victor Gekara (MSc 2005, PhD 2008)

Victor Gekara (MSc 2005, PhD 2008)

Posted on 13 April 2016 by Alumni team

Victor Gekara is an Associate Professor at the RMIT University in Melbourne.

Simon Stephens (MSc 2013)

Simon Stephens (MSc 2013)

Posted on 13 April 2016 by Alumni team

Simon Stephens is Assistant Conservator of Engineering at the National Museums Scotland’s Museum of Flight.

Emily Lowthian (BSc 2015)

Emily Lowthian (BSc 2015)

Posted on 13 April 2016 by Alumni team

Emily Lowthian is a Research Officer for the Office for National Statistics

Ajay Vaidya (MA 2013)

Ajay Vaidya (MA 2013)

Posted on 13 April 2016 by Alumni team

Ajaj Vaidya is a partner in an architecture and planning firm in India.

Sagar Shinde (MA 2012)

Sagar Shinde (MA 2012)

Posted on 13 April 2016 by Alumni team

Sagar Shinde is an urban designer and architect.

100 years of Roald Dahl: Dahl of the Unexpected – Professor Damian Walford Davies

100 years of Roald Dahl: Dahl of the Unexpected – Professor Damian Walford Davies

Posted on 7 April 2016 by Leigh Amor

Professor Damian Walford Davies, Head of the School of English, Communication and Philosophy, looks back at the formative Welsh roots of one of the world’s greatest storytellers.

100 years of Roald Dahl – Sir Quentin Blake (Hon 2006)

100 years of Roald Dahl – Sir Quentin Blake (Hon 2006)

Posted on 7 April 2016 by Leigh Amor

Sir Quentin Blake reveals what it was like to illustrate the works of the great storyteller.

Roald Dahl centenary events

Roald Dahl centenary events

Posted on 2 April 2016 by Leigh Amor

Events to celebrate 100 years of Roald Dahl.

Examined Life: James Goldston (PgDip 1991)

Examined Life: James Goldston (PgDip 1991)

Posted on 31 March 2016 by Leigh Amor

President of ABC News James Goldston (PgDip 1991) is known for revitalising some of America’s most iconic current affairs programming.

100 years of Roald Dahl – Laurence Moroney (BSc 1991)

100 years of Roald Dahl – Laurence Moroney (BSc 1991)

Posted on 31 March 2016 by Leigh Amor

Children's author Laurence Moroney on discovering the magic of Roald Dahl's writing.

Examined Life: Dr Nathalie MacDermott (MBBCh 2006)

Examined Life: Dr Nathalie MacDermott (MBBCh 2006)

Posted on 31 March 2016 by Leigh Amor

Dr Nathalie MacDermott (MBBCh 2006) received a medal from Prime Minister David Cameron after repeatedly risking her life to battle the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Cardiff to Rio – Rhys Clayton (Economics with a European Language 2011-)

Cardiff to Rio – Rhys Clayton (Economics with a European Language 2011-)

Posted on 31 March 2016 by Leigh Amor

London Ambassador Rhys Clayton looks back on his role in the London 2012 Olympics.

100 years of Roald Dahl – Dr Catherine Butler

100 years of Roald Dahl – Dr Catherine Butler

Posted on 31 March 2016 by Leigh Amor

The children’s author and senior lecturer at the School of English, Communication & Philosophy on the Welsh roots of one of the world's greatest storytellers.

Examined Life: Gareth Davies (BSc 1977)

Examined Life: Gareth Davies (BSc 1977)

Posted on 31 March 2016 by Leigh Amor

Gareth Davies (BSc 1977) is Cardiff RFC’s record points scorer, former Wales captain and the current chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union.