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Follow in the footsteps of key workers: Discover a career in Teaching

Follow in the footsteps of key workers: Discover a career in Teaching

Posted on 23 February 2021 by Your Student Life, Supported

There has been a rise in teacher training applications since the coronavirus pandemic, as reported by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). It’s clear that interest has grown in […]

My experience of an On-Campus insight

My experience of an On-Campus insight

Posted on 7 December 2020 by Your Student Life, Supported

Lowri Pitcher tells us about her On-Campus insight with the Residence Life team here at the University. What was your insight? The internship involved contacting local companies to arrange vouchers/freebies […]

Martina: Inspiring young scientists with work experience

Martina: Inspiring young scientists with work experience

Posted on 25 September 2020 by Your Student Life, Supported

Martina Bonassera writes about her summer placement Martina Bonassera writes about her summer placement, which has provided her with vital work experience, a salary and a head start on building […]

A recent success for a Cardiff graduate highlights the benefits of collaborative working between higher education and industry

A recent success for a Cardiff graduate highlights the benefits of collaborative working between higher education and industry

Posted on 30 April 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Left to right: David Keane, Helen McNally, Nicole Rogers (Senior Associate, DAS Law), Roula Khir Allah Roula Khir Allah, a recent graduate of LLM International Commercial Law, had become become […]

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 […]

The benefits of my On-Campus Internship

The benefits of my On-Campus Internship

Posted on 6 March 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Luke Davies, first year PhD student in Biosciences For me, undertaking an On-Campus Internship in research (formerly known as CUROP) was an exciting opportunity that allowed me to become involved […]

How my On-Campus Internship led to a PhD

How my On-Campus Internship led to a PhD

Posted on 24 February 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Ryan Coates tells us about his On-Campus Internship in research, working with academics at the University. Ryan Coates, first year of PhD in plant genetic engineering "Undertaking an On-Campus Internship […]

Growing my career with an internship at Digital Farming

Growing my career with an internship at Digital Farming

Posted on 6 December 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

Dafydd tells us about his placement as a Research Assistant at Digital Farming and how it helped him become more employable. What is the name of your placement and what […]

Gaining experience on-campus with an internship

Gaining experience on-campus with an internship

Posted on 6 December 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

Lily tells us about her on-campus internship with the Centre for Education Support and Innovation and how it's helped boost her employability. Lily Ginns at work What does your placement […]

“The Classroom Experience Project has given me a sure idea that I love working with kids and want to continue doing so.”

“The Classroom Experience Project has given me a sure idea that I love working with kids and want to continue doing so.”

Posted on 6 December 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Zoe, a History student and aspiring teacher, took part in work experience at Adamsdown Primary School in Cardiff where she supported teachers and children in class. I wanted to gain […]

From insight to Career – My experience at Diverse Cymru.

From insight to Career – My experience at Diverse Cymru.

Posted on 3 December 2019 by Your Student Life, Supported

Georgia Marks, a final year law student tells us how she secured a job after her work experience insight at Diverse Cymru. What was the name of your insight and […]

Job hunting as an International Student

Job hunting as an International Student

Posted on 13 November 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

It’s tough being an international student. Moving to Cardiff from Jakarta, my hometown, was no doubt the scariest thing I’ve ever done, as I had to adjust to an unfamiliar […]

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 […]

Make the most of your summer with an Internship at Green Man Festival!

Make the most of your summer with an Internship at Green Man Festival!

Posted on 26 April 2019 by Your Student Life Supported

Green Man is the largest open-air music, science and arts festival in Wales. It is known for supporting emerging artists and many successful acts first performed at Green Man. It […]