Chinese New Year

Posted on 10 February 2020 by Rudolf Allemann

Last week I attended a reception at the Senedd to mark Chinese New Year. Despite the difficulties facing China at the moment it was an upbeat event, celebrating Chinese and Welsh culture and the long-standing connection between the two countries through business, culture and academia. The Minister for International Relations and Welsh Language, Eluned Morgan,
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Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) agreements

Posted on 5 November 2019 by Rudolf Allemann

Earlier this month I visited Xiamen University Malaysia (XMUM) on behalf of the University to sign two strategic progression agreements. XUMU is the sister campus of our Strategic Partner, Xiamen University. It opened in 2016 and is the first overseas campus by a premier Chinese institution. It currently has 5000 students with capacity to grow
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Data Science Academy

Posted on 4 November 2019 by Rudolf Allemann

Last week we welcomed our first cohort of students to the newly launched Data Science Academy. This joint collaboration between the School of Computer Science and Informatics and the School of Mathematics is the home to three innovative postgraduate programmes; MSc Cyber Security, MSc Artificial Intelligence and MSc Data Science and Analytics. The DSA aims
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Welsh School of Architecture Summer Exhibition

Posted on 4 July 2019 by Rudolf Allemann

Recently, the Welsh School of Architecture hosted an evening of celebrations to mark the opening of their Summer Exhibition. This annual student-led event showcases the wide variety of work from students across Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in the School.  Work presented included a fascinating project from MArch1 students on their ideas for a new centre
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University of Wales Air Squadron

Posted on 9 May 2019 by Rudolf Allemann

I recently attended the Universities of Wales Air Squadron’s (UWAS) Annual Dinner, where I enjoyed hearing about the many ways in which our students get involved in training and development activities with the RAF and other areas of the Armed Forces. UWAS is one of 15 air squadrons in the UK and provides flying and
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Data Science Academy

Posted on 30 January 2019 by Rudolf Allemann

Developments in technology dominate the headlines these days. The digital sectors contribute billions to the economy and an estimated 1.2 million more people with specialist digital skills are needed by 2022. This is an exciting time for tech industries and for those charged with educating the next generation of digital specialists. This week colleagues from
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Institute of Coding Launch

Posted on 2 July 2018 by Rudolf Allemann

Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the House of Lords with staff and students from the School of Computer Science and Informatics for the formal launch of the Institute of Coding. The Institute of Coding is a consortium of over 60 partners from academia, industry and not for profit organisations, backed by £20m of
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World’s first Compound Semiconductor Cluster in South Wales

Posted on 20 February 2018 by Rudolf Allemann

As part of the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering’s Lecture Series in January, we enjoyed an outstanding lecture from Professor David Wallis on his work on gallium nitride (GaN) – a new type of Compound Semiconductor enabling a revolution in the performance of electronic devices. GaN is the material at the core of the
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National Software Academy

Posted on 8 January 2018 by Rudolf Allemann

In December I had the pleasure of visiting the National Software Academy (NSA) in Newport. Having been aware of the success of the Academy and heard so much about the unique teaching approach I was keen to see the NSA for myself. The National Software Academy is an exciting initiative by Cardiff University, in partnership
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My first six months

Posted on 8 November 2017 by Rudolf Allemann

During my first months as Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, I have visited all of our seven Schools and enjoyed speaking to colleagues and students, as well as being shown research and teaching facilities. I am impressed by the many cutting-edge developments in our Schools. As the new academic year takes hold,
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