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Cardiff Student Heroes: Catriona

Cardiff Student Heroes: Catriona

Posted on 13 May 2021 by Ellie

After winning the ‘Reach journalism for a digital audience award’ from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ), Catriona’s career as a news reporter has gone from strength […]

An Insight into Xpress Radio

An Insight into Xpress Radio

Posted on 13 August 2020 by Rowenna

Xpress radio is an entirely student-based radio broadcasting service. It was founded in 1996 and has won multiple awards. Entirely independent, Xpress radio provides students with the opportunity to gain […]

An Insight into Quench

An Insight into Quench

Posted on 6 August 2020 by Rowenna

Quench is an award-winning student-based magazine, offering a comprehensive guide to Cardiff life and culture. Founded in 2007, Quench has collected six awards for best student magazine over the years […]

My Experience Studying Journalism and Communications at Cardiff University

My Experience Studying Journalism and Communications at Cardiff University

Posted on 4 August 2020 by Ellie

Being a fresh BA Journalism and Communications graduate and official alumni of Cardiff University, I am now able to fully reflect on the three best years of my life right […]

Personal Statement: Applying for a Journalism/Media Degree

Personal Statement: Applying for a Journalism/Media Degree

Posted on 28 July 2020 by Ellie

A question I am frequently asked is what exactly you should write on your personal statement when applying for a journalism/media course. Putting together a great statement can be a […]

5 Ways to Gain Media and Journalism Experience alongside your Studies

5 Ways to Gain Media and Journalism Experience alongside your Studies

Posted on 20 July 2020 by Ellie

Having a degree from a reputable university like Cardiff will already put you in great stead when trying to launch your dream career. However, the value of work experience cannot […]

8 Reasons Why you should Study Journalism/Media at Cardiff University

8 Reasons Why you should Study Journalism/Media at Cardiff University

Posted on 25 June 2020 by Ellie

The media is all around us; ingrained so deeply into our everyday lives that we often don’t acknowledge its over-bearing presence. For this, its importance cannot be stressed enough, with […]

To Masters or not to Masters?

To Masters or not to Masters?

Posted on 18 June 2020 by Ellie

Now that’s the question! Having just finished my undergraduate degree at Cardiff amidst a global pandemic (not an ideal time to enter the job market), I have been dropped into […]

WHY I LOVE BEING A SOCIETY PRESIDENT

WHY I LOVE BEING A SOCIETY PRESIDENT

Posted on 14 May 2014 by Vicky

Time management at uni is tough, and before you know it you're at the end of your degree and thrust into the world of grown-up stuff. Non-uni goers look upon […]