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News Journalism: Useful shorthand outlines

News Journalism: Useful shorthand outlines

Posted on 26 July 2022 by Rowenna

In your shorthand studies, you will be taught outlines that are not in the revision guide. These are really helpful, but if you do not make a note of them […]

Shorthand for perfectionists

Shorthand for perfectionists

Posted on 19 July 2022 by Rowenna

Welcome to MA News Journalism, get ready to learn a new language! 100wpm Shorthand - the hardest exam I have ever passed, and the most rewarding for that reason. We […]

News Story tips: FOIs

News Story tips: FOIs

Posted on 19 July 2022 by Rowenna

  On the MA News Journalism course you will be expected to write one article per week for the first half of the year, increasing to two a week in […]

What to do leading up to your graduation

What to do leading up to your graduation

Posted on 18 July 2022 by James

With an unprecedented triple-header of graduation ceremonies occurring in the coming week due to the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of students will currently be preparing for their graduation. As someone who […]

Where students go for coffee on the Cathays campus

Where students go for coffee on the Cathays campus

Posted on 15 July 2022 by James

With university teaching becoming ever closer to the status quo prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, having almost all lectures, seminars and meetings occurring in-person now, many students will look forward […]

An insider’s POV working at a Cardiff University open day

An insider’s POV working at a Cardiff University open day

Posted on 11 July 2022 by James

University open days are the perfect place to get a well-rounded view of both the feel of the city and the university as a whole. Praying for sunny weather, the […]

Tips for moving out of your accommodation

Tips for moving out of your accommodation

Posted on 11 July 2022 by James

When your tenancy comes to an end and you depart the premises that you have stayed in for the last year or two, you will likely be faced with the […]

A Guide to the Best Locations for Dissertation Photos

Posted on 9 July 2022 by Henry

Graduation season is the most exciting time for students, exams have finished, lectures have stopped and dissertations have been submitted. Speaking of dissertations, for many students the long and arduous […]

A Guide to Watching the Six Nations in Cardiff as an Ireland fan

Posted on 9 July 2022 by Henry

The Six Nations is an incredible time to be a student within Cardiff. Even if you are not a huge fan of the rugby itself there is nothing quite like […]

Fun Places to go in Cardiff (Part 2)

Fun Places to go in Cardiff (Part 2)

Posted on 7 July 2022 by Sunaina

If you haven't read part 1 of this blog, make sure to check it out here. But here are more places to visit in Cardiff and around for the summer […]