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UEB, 30 April 2018

UEB, 30 April 2018

Posted on 30 April 2018 by Mairwen Harris

It was noted that that the Vice-Chancellor had attended the GW4 Council; the Water Security Alliance was discussed and is seen as a model for further collaboration. It was noted […]

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – April 2018

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – April 2018

Posted on 30 April 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear colleague While the pensions dispute is not yet fully resolved, there is reason to be hopeful that the agreement to suspend industrial action whilst an expert panel is convened […]

UEB, 16 April 2018

UEB, 16 April 2018

Posted on 16 April 2018 by Mairwen Harris

It was noted that Professor Boyne had been appointed as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen from 1 August 2018 and congratulations were extended to Professor Boyne. It […]

Industrial strike action ends

Industrial strike action ends

Posted on 13 April 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear colleague, Today, UCU members have voted in favour of accepting an ACAS proposal for a Joint Expert Panel. This means that all industrial action - including strike action and […]

Strike action ends

Strike action ends

Posted on 13 April 2018 by Amanda Coffey

Dear students, Today, UCU members have voted in favour of accepting an ACAS proposal for a Joint Expert Panel in relation to the USS pension scheme. This means that all […]

Strike action: Supporting your learning and revision

Strike action: Supporting your learning and revision

Posted on 11 April 2018 by Amanda Coffey

Professor Amanda Coffey, Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Academic Standards updates students on how the University is continuing to support your learning and revision as you return to your studies […]

‘Making the Connection – a New National Innovation Compact for Wales’

‘Making the Connection – a New National Innovation Compact for Wales’

Posted on 28 March 2018 by Helen Murphy

In our high-tech world, smart innovation teams win through. They thrive on flexibility, talent and trust – but they only succeed if they’re underpinned by great research. That’s why I’m […]

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – March 2018

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – March 2018

Posted on 27 March 2018 by Colin Riordan

Dear colleague March has been another very difficult month for the universities involved in the USS dispute, and Cardiff of course has been no exception. It rapidly became clear that […]

Continuing education – an embodiment of our civic mission

Continuing education – an embodiment of our civic mission

Posted on 26 March 2018 by Gary Baxter

Universities in the UK are currently having a tough time, subject to brickbats from multiple media commentators. Various agendas are being pushed. Higher education is either run as a business, […]

Strike action: Plans to support learning and assessment and mitigate disruption

Strike action: Plans to support learning and assessment and mitigate disruption

Posted on 23 March 2018 by Amanda Coffey

The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Academic Standards updates students on plans to continue to support your learning and assessment, and to mitigate the disruption caused as a result of […]