Kelly Cumiskey

Kelly Cumiskey

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Study archaeology and unlock your potential

Posted on 19 December 2017 by Kelly Cumiskey

Elizabeth Davies (Liz) was a stay at home mum when she decided she needed to kickstart her future.  With a keen interest in History and Archaeology she approached Cardiff University to find out the entry requirements for studying an undergraduate degree and was pleasantly surprised to discover the Exploring the Past pathway.  Liz is now
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Celebrating Student Achievement at our Awards Ceremony

Posted on 26 April 2017 by Kelly Cumiskey

  Each year, Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) in Academic and Student Support Services formally recognises student achievement at our annual Awards Ceremony.  This event is always eagerly anticipated as it provides the ideal opportunity for students and staff to celebrate personal academic achievements, as well as acknowledging the contribution that CPE makes to adult
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Innovative pathways partnership engaging refugees gains recognition at UK Finals

Posted on 24 April 2017 by Kelly Cumiskey

Students studying part-time at Cardiff University’s Continuing and Professional Education (CPE) have secured a place in the final of the 2017 Enactus UK National Expo in London. The students are enrolled on the Pathway to a Profession and have recently completed Realising Your Potential in Business module which was delivered by Professor Tim Edwards, (Responsible
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Why you study with us….

Posted on 6 March 2017 by Kelly Cumiskey

  We recently asked our students to volunteer for a photoshoot.  We regularly need photos for our Choices prospectus, for our website and social media.  Thankfully volunteers come forward as they want to help us promote our courses or as one student put it “to give something back!” The photoshoot was also a good opportunity
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Not an Ordinary Life…

Posted on 21 September 2016 by Kelly Cumiskey

It was with great sadness we heard about the passing of Eileen Younghusband on Friday 2nd September 2016 at the age of 95.  A supporter of adult education and former student, Eileen was a regular visitor to Continuing and Professional Education (or the Centre for Lifelong Learning as she knew it).  Her legacy will be
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Scriptwriting success for former student

Posted on 19 July 2016 by Kelly Cumiskey

To highlight the bread of courses we have on offer with Continuing and Professional Education at Cardiff University, this week we will be focusing on Scripting a TV Drama.   Another writer from the course is in line for a first broadcast credit later this year when her short film ‘Leonard’s Neighbours’, produced by local
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Former Pathway Students Celebrate their Graduation

Posted on 18 July 2016 by Kelly Cumiskey

An innovative Cardiff University scheme offering people a way back into education celebrates its second group of graduates this year. In a fantastic achievement, the pathway students will graduate for the first time in Archaeology and in Ancient and Medieval History alongside History, completing studies of between four and six years that begin with the
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Five Reasons to learn Portuguese this summer

Posted on 4 May 2016 by Kelly Cumiskey

Have you been thinking about learning a new skill or maybe even just taking up a new hobby this summer? Why not try our intensive Portuguese conversation course for absolute beginners this June. No existing knowledge is needed so all are welcome! Here’s five reasons to join us;  If you’re venturing to Brazil for the
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