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UEB, 9 January 2017

UEB, 9 January 2017

Posted on 9 January 2017 by Mairwen Harris

Professor Jones announced his intention to step down as PVC for the Biomedical and Life Science College at the end of the academic year; the Vice-Chancellor extended his thanks for […]

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – December 2016

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – December 2016

Posted on 21 December 2016 by Colin Riordan

Dear colleague Every time I look at a newspaper at the moment I seem to alight on article explaining, with limited originality, what a bad, traumatic, catastrophic or just plain […]

UEB, 12 December 2016

UEB, 12 December 2016

Posted on 12 December 2016 by Mairwen Harris

The congratulations of UEB were extended to Professor Treasure on her appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University effective from April 2017. Professor Jones reported that he had recently […]

The future of UK research and scholarship: a panel debate

The future of UK research and scholarship: a panel debate

Posted on 6 December 2016 by Nora de Leeuw

Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub organised a panel session on 11 November at CUBRIC to explore ideas about how best to pursue European and other international collaborations in a post-Brexit […]

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – November 2016

Vice-Chancellor’s all-staff email – November 2016

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Colin Riordan

Dear colleague This month we received the sad news that my predecessor Sir Aubrey Trotman-Dickenson has passed away at the age of 90. Sir Aubrey was a pivotal figure in […]

National Software Academy first year anniversary

National Software Academy first year anniversary

Posted on 24 November 2016 by Helen Murphy

This month saw the first anniversary and launch of Cardiff University’s National Software Academy in Newport, welcomed by Julie James, Minister for Skills and Science. The NSA offers an innovative […]

Laura Tenison’s Home of Innovation lecture

Laura Tenison’s Home of Innovation lecture

Posted on 22 November 2016 by Paul Jewell

I am delighted to say we launched our ‘Home of Innovation’ lecture series in great style with an excellent talk from Laura Tenison MBE, Managing Director of JoJo Maman Bébé. […]

Celebrating our excellent people

Celebrating our excellent people

Posted on 22 November 2016 by Jayne Sadgrove

Last night I had the honour to host our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards.  The awards are a celebration of exceptional people who work tirelessly to improve the student experience, encourage […]

UEB, 21 November 2016

UEB, 21 November 2016

Posted on 21 November 2016 by Mairwen Harris

The successful events held to celebrate the launch of the Cardiff-Xiamen Strategic Partnership were noted. The Cardiff-Xiamen joint PhD programme for 2017/18 was also highlighted and that the scheme is […]

Building partnerships with India

Building partnerships with India

Posted on 16 November 2016 by Nora de Leeuw

Professor Nora de Leeuw, Pro Vice-Chancellor, International and Europe with Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani, Professor Souvik Bhattacharyya - 05 November 2016The Indian higher education system is set to face an […]