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Luned: Why become a student champion?

Luned: Why become a student champion?

Posted on 19 May 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

My name is Luned Mari Hunter and I study Politics and Modern History at Cardiff University. The aim after completing my degree is to do an MA course in politics […]

Grzegorz: Why become a student champion?

Grzegorz: Why become a student champion?

Posted on 19 May 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

My name is Grzegorz and I am a final year PhD student in Pharmaceutical Microbiology. I worked as a Student Champion for almost two years and it was a really […]

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 […]

What’s it really like to work from home? (compared to university life)

What’s it really like to work from home? (compared to university life)

Posted on 28 April 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Geography graduate Harriet gives us an insight into her working from home experience in the Civil Service Fast Stream. Due to COVID-19, my work as a Fast Stream Policy Advisor […]

4 Steps for keeping active and positive in self-isolation

4 Steps for keeping active and positive in self-isolation

Posted on 17 April 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Careers & Employability Intern Chloe shares her tips to help you stay motivated at this tricky time... Keep to a routine In my opinion, the most crucial thing to maintain […]

Meet Bethany Lane: Highly Commended Cardiff Award student

Meet Bethany Lane: Highly Commended Cardiff Award student

Posted on 8 April 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

What motivated you to join the Cardiff Award?I had heard a lot about the Cardiff Award, and I seemed to already be doing many things that could contribute towards it, […]

Meet Violina Sarma, winner of the Cardiff Award Above and Beyond Award 2019/20

Meet Violina Sarma, winner of the Cardiff Award Above and Beyond Award 2019/20

Posted on 3 April 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

What motivated you to join the Cardiff Award?The idea of being recognized for all my extra-curricular activities encouraged me to join the Cardiff Award. I set out to enhance my […]

Making yourself employable: top tips from a Postgraduate student

Making yourself employable: top tips from a Postgraduate student

Posted on 20 March 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

University students face a constant pressure to be more than their degree. Achieving good grades is important, but students must also take steps towards increasing their employability. This prepares us […]

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 […]

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 […]

Life Post-University: My experience working in a Tech-Education Start-up

Life Post-University: My experience working in a Tech-Education Start-up

Posted on 24 February 2020 by Your Student Life, Supported

Finishing University can feel pretty daunting. Whether you’re a fresher or in your final year,the prospect of embarking upon a career is definitely a scary one, and it is totally […]

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 […]

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 […]

Funded desk space for up to 6 months with YMLAEN!

Funded desk space for up to 6 months with YMLAEN!

Posted on 31 January 2020 by Your Student Life Supported

Looking for an opportunity to develop your freelance career or start your own business?

‘My anxiety paralysis me in exams – I’m worried I’ll fail!’

‘My anxiety paralysis me in exams – I’m worried I’ll fail!’

Posted on 19 January 2020 by Katrina

"I’m in my 2nd year and I’m finding that I’m not coping with exams very well. I seem to do okay in my coursework but when put under pressure in […]