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Developing digital education in the Welsh language

Developing digital education in the Welsh language

Posted on 22 September 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

My name is Luned Hunter and I’m about to start my third year studying Politics and Modern History. During the last academic year I’ve been part of the Student Champion […]

Working on the student digital induction

Working on the student digital induction

Posted on 22 September 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Ella My name’s Ella and I’m a Student Champion at the University. As you know, March 2020 saw Cardiff University swiftly transform studies to virtual learning as a result of […]

My work with staff to help shape our digital education

My work with staff to help shape our digital education

Posted on 22 September 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Clarissa, MSc Environment and Development My name is Clarissa and I am studying MSc Environment and Development at the School of Geography and Planning. I have been a student engagement […]

Clarissa: Why become a student champion?

Clarissa: Why become a student champion?

Posted on 29 April 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Clarissa Le Neindre-Hubbard, PGT from Geography and Planning. "There were two reasons I was motivated to become a student champion. Firstly, as a MSc student, I wanted to find a […]

Time to talk strikes!

Time to talk strikes!

Posted on 27 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

With strike action upon us once again, we wanted to reassure you that all is not lost, help and support is available. We understand that you will be anxious and […]

Celebrating LGBT + History Month

Celebrating LGBT + History Month

Posted on 19 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Hi all, It’s LGBT+ History Month, a time of year where we remember all the people who dedicated themselves to the pursuit of rights, freedom, and pride. At this time […]

Clare: “why I chose to become a student mentor”

Clare: “why I chose to become a student mentor”

Posted on 13 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

“Hello, I’m Clare, a third year Ancient History student. I’ve been involved with the mentoring scheme from my very first day at University – from being mentored in first year, […]

Ffion: ‘why I chose to become a student mentor’

Ffion: ‘why I chose to become a student mentor’

Posted on 12 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

“Hi everyone, my name is Ffion and I’m a 4th year Integrated Master’s student in the School of Bioscience and also a Mentor Consultant for Bioscience Student Mentors. I’ve been […]

Kaiya: “why I chose to become a student mentor”

Kaiya: “why I chose to become a student mentor”

Posted on 5 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

“In order to succeed in the job market following graduation, it is important to not only succeed in your degree but to also develop your skills via work experience opportunities. […]

Sophie: “why I chose to become a student mentor”

Sophie: “why I chose to become a student mentor”

Posted on 5 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

"Hi, my name is Sophie and I was a Student Mentor in my second year of university. I found the scheme very rewarding as I was able to help first […]

Exam tips from a postgrad student in the know!

Exam tips from a postgrad student in the know!

Posted on 2 January 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Get Planning! With exam season fast approaching it is so important to plan. When I mean plan, I mean everything. Life is stressful enough and the added pressure of exams […]

My experience at the Target Jobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards – Alice

My experience at the Target Jobs Undergraduate of the Year Awards – Alice

Posted on 5 December 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Hello, I’m Alice and I’m from Oxford. I am currently a third year student studying Human and Social Sciences and earlier this year I was an ‘Impactful Social Action’ Award […]

I‘m at risk of dropping out of University because I’m unhappy.

I‘m at risk of dropping out of University because I’m unhappy.

Posted on 19 November 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Eleanor from Student Counselling responds to a student dilemma… "I’m really struggling to settle back into Uni after the Summer. I’m finding the demands of 2nd year really challenging already […]

Are you considering a career in teaching?

Are you considering a career in teaching?

Posted on 1 November 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Elena Hajilambi, who studies BA Music, completed work experience last year as part of the Classroom Experience Project. She went to Radyr Comprehensive's Music department. Here she tells us about […]

My journey with the Iris Family: a look at Cardiff’s own LGBT+ International film festival

My journey with the Iris Family: a look at Cardiff’s own LGBT+ International film festival

Posted on 31 October 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

University, alike for so many of us, was always about expanding myself. Often our first gateway to independence, our time here is shaped just as much by people and experiences, […]

The summer I met Boris

The summer I met Boris

Posted on 24 October 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Challenging my mind set I, like many others, thought that the Civil Service Fast Stream wasn’t meant for people like me. I wasn’t male, I didn’t go to Oxbridge and […]

Speaking out about depression and anxiety

Speaking out about depression and anxiety

Posted on 9 October 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Polly, Cardiff Alumni and former Wellbeing Champion, talks about her struggles with depression and anxiety…. My symptoms of depression and anxiety first started showing when I started University in 2015. […]

“I want to have fun at Uni but how do I reassure my parents I’m safe?”

“I want to have fun at Uni but how do I reassure my parents I’m safe?”

Posted on 8 October 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Eleanor from Student Counselling responds to a student dilemma... I’m in my first year and this is the first time I’ve lived away from home. My Mum is really supportive […]

My top tips for freshers’…

My top tips for freshers’…

Posted on 24 September 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Hi all, I’m Clare, a third year Ancient History student. I’m also a student mentor. The student mentor scheme matches first year students (mentees) to mentors from the same academic […]

Develop your employability skills with the Cardiff Award

Develop your employability skills with the Cardiff Award

Posted on 24 May 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

This year's Cardiff Award 'Above and Beyond Award' winner Emilia Jansson shares how completing the Cardiff Award has made her feel more employable.