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Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Ross is studying Urban and Regional Development MSc at Cardiff University.

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Exciting time for learning and teaching

Exciting time for learning and teaching

Posted on 21 April 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

This morning we hosted an update on our education portfolio of work which aims to transform learning and teaching at Cardiff University. Over 200 colleagues came to find out exciting […]

Growing the Welsh language journalists of the future

Growing the Welsh language journalists of the future

Posted on 11 March 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I was delighted to deliver the welcome address at the launch of the new BA in Welsh and Journalism this evening. A host of familiar figures from the Welsh media […]

Working together to achieve good policy for all

Working together to achieve good policy for all

Posted on 3 March 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

It was a pleasure to be present for a University-led fringe on mental health research at the Welsh Liberal Democrat conference this weekend.  The session, entitled “Combatting Stigma, Changing Lives: […]

Transforming learning and teaching at Cardiff: get involved!

Transforming learning and teaching at Cardiff: get involved!

Posted on 2 March 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Today I have launched an open call to the academic community for expressions of interest in contributing to a multi-million pound portfolio of work I am leading to transform the […]

HRH, the Princess Royal, visits to celebrate 50 years of occupational therapy

HRH, the Princess Royal, visits to celebrate 50 years of occupational therapy

Posted on 29 January 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I was delighted to be part of events today marking 50 years of Occupational Therapy (OT) at Cardiff University.  The one-day conference explored how OT education has evolved, as well […]

Widening access to graduate jobs

Widening access to graduate jobs

Posted on 14 January 2015 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

There was much discussion across the media today of a report published by High Fliers Research suggesting that graduate recruitment is expected to reach its highest level for more than […]

Innovative approaches to curriculum design and delivery

Innovative approaches to curriculum design and delivery

Posted on 27 November 2014 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Today I attended a Westminster Higher Education Forum event on Innovative Approaches to Curriculum Design and Delivery. I have only attended a handful of these events as, like everyone, juggling […]

New sports facilities for students

New sports facilities for students

Posted on 19 November 2014 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Today I attended the official opening of the fantastic new “3rd generation” pitch at the Cardiff University Sport Fields in Llanrumney. The pitch was co-funded by the University and the […]

Learning and teaching innovation in Singapore and Australia

Learning and teaching innovation in Singapore and Australia

Posted on 17 November 2014 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I have just returned from a two-week tour of universities in Singapore and Australia, which was both exhilarating and exhausting in equal measure. The aim of the trip was to […]

Celebration event for Commonwealth Games student athletes

Celebration event for Commonwealth Games student athletes

Posted on 17 October 2014 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I was delighted to host a celebratory event to congratulate the eight students who competed at the Commonwealth Games this summer. The students all benefitted from the University’s High Performance […]