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<\/a>Lyndon\u2019s\u00a0message 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.<\/p>\nUnable to attend in person, Lyndon nevertheless sent an inspiring missive to those gathered:<\/p>\n
“Cardiff University has some great assets and superb, world class capabilities. It has been a pleasure and an honour to be a part of a journey that started well before us, and is continuing with a mission and a vision that is enviable.”<\/p>\n
The wide range of Cardiff\u2019s work is perhaps best illustrated by Lyndon Wood’s own support. The founder of insurance firm\u00a0Moorhouse\u00a0Group, Lyndon not only supports postdoctoral research with philanthropic giving but also provides internships to current Cardiff students.<\/p>\n
Your\u00a0impact\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nFirst to talk about that work was Matthew Vince (MA 2014, Religious and Theological Studies 2015-), recipient of the Jameel Scholarship \u2013 facilitated by Mr Jameel, a prominent supporter of Cardiff\u2019s Centre for the Study of Islam in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\nMatthew’s research looks at the ways British Muslims integrate their faith with secular workplaces and cultures. Uncovering the everyday challenges in the lives of British Muslims is hard work, and costly \u2013 it \u201csimply wouldn\u2019t be possible without the Jameel Scholarship,\u201d said Matthew.<\/p>\n
Demonstrating these world-class capabilities was Dr\u00a0Nichola\u00a0Brydges,\u00a0a Hodge Neuroscience Research Fellow at Cardiff’s Neuroscience & Mental Health Research Institute (NMHRI)<\/a>.<\/p>\nHer work has already been successful in establishing the genetic basis and environmental factors behind mental illnesses. \u201cWe are at the very beginning,\u201d promised Dr Brydges \u2013 setting her sights on \u201cdiagnosis, treatments and prevention strategies\u201d.<\/p>\n
More than research<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn perhaps the most powerful moment of the day, Naomi Owen (Journalism, Media and Culture 2015-)\u00a0told attendees about\u00a0how\u00a0receiving the James Thomas Award\u00a0(created by the parents of the School\u2019s late academic)\u00a0has\u00a0supported and\u00a0enabled her studies.<\/p>\n
Matthew’s research looks at the ways British Muslims integrate their faith with secular workplaces and cultures. Uncovering the everyday challenges in the lives of British Muslims is hard work, and costly \u2013 it \u201csimply wouldn\u2019t be possible without the Jameel Scholarship,\u201d said Matthew.<\/p>\n
Demonstrating these world-class capabilities was Dr\u00a0Nichola\u00a0Brydges,\u00a0a Hodge Neuroscience Research Fellow at Cardiff’s Neuroscience & Mental Health Research Institute (NMHRI)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Her work has already been successful in establishing the genetic basis and environmental factors behind mental illnesses. \u201cWe are at the very beginning,\u201d promised Dr Brydges \u2013 setting her sights on \u201cdiagnosis, treatments and prevention strategies\u201d.<\/p>\n In perhaps the most powerful moment of the day, Naomi Owen (Journalism, Media and Culture 2015-)\u00a0told attendees about\u00a0how\u00a0receiving the James Thomas Award\u00a0(created by the parents of the School\u2019s late academic)\u00a0has\u00a0supported and\u00a0enabled her studies.<\/p>\nMore than research<\/strong><\/h2>\n