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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 […]

Things to do at Uni when your friends have gone away

Things to do at Uni when your friends have gone away

Posted on 30 June 2022 by James

At multiple points throughout your tenure as a student at Cardiff University, you may find that your friends have gone home or are away travelling; this phenomenon occurring most frequently […]

LGBT+ Friendly Societies: CU Pride

LGBT+ Friendly Societies: CU Pride

Posted on 30 June 2022 by Kat (She/They)

One of the greater challenges of settling in university is finding activities to do and friends to do them with. This is especially true when you’ve moved to Cardiff from […]

Tips for your dissertation

Tips for your dissertation

Posted on 28 June 2022 by James

Depending on what degree you decide to study, you may or may not have to do a dissertation at the end of your programme. Most humanities and essay-based subjects will […]

The best Pub Quizzes for students in Cathays

The best Pub Quizzes for students in Cathays

Posted on 28 June 2022 by James

Whilst at university, you will undergo a plethora of different forms of assessment, from formative and summative essays to dissertation presentations. However, many students enjoy testing their knowledge in a […]

Fun Places to go in Cardiff

Fun Places to go in Cardiff

Posted on 24 June 2022 by Sunaina

Staying home can get extremely boring and overwhelming at times. You may have tried doing things like cooking, maybe some drawing, art, playing cards with friends yet still bored. After […]

The thrift shopping scene in Cardiff

The thrift shopping scene in Cardiff

Posted on 17 June 2022 by Pui Kuan

With the conscientious consumption of fashion on the rise, thrift shopping has emerged tremendously, with many people now turning to second-hand clothes rather than the conventional high street store. While […]

Overcoming exam stress at Cardiff University

Overcoming exam stress at Cardiff University

Posted on 16 June 2022 by Pui Kuan

Exam and assessment periods at University are understandably stressful, and sometimes even overwhelming. However, since every student goes through it, it’s important to keep in mind that you are not […]

Where to keep up with Cardiff University happenings on social media

Where to keep up with Cardiff University happenings on social media

Posted on 16 June 2022 by Pui Kuan

Having to keep up with all the happenings in the University can be quite hard, since there can be many things going on at once. While the University and Students […]