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Cardiff academics at the Hay Festival

Cardiff academics at the Hay Festival

Posted on 13 June 2016 by Paul Jewell

One of the most prestigious festivals involving Cardiff University academics is the Hay Festival at Hay on Wye. Last week, six presentations were made – known as the Cardiff Series […]

Centre for Student Life consultation event

Centre for Student Life consultation event

Posted on 8 June 2016 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

I’m delighted that the University Council has now approved the case to build a Centre for Student Life on Park Place, next to the Students’ Union. It represents a once-in-a-generation investment in the student experience at Cardiff University and will transform the delivery of non-academic student services.

UEB 6 June 2016

UEB 6 June 2016

Posted on 6 June 2016 by Mairwen Harris

UEB received a presentation on the updated design of the Centre for Student Life by Tom Jarman (FeildenCleggBradley Studio) the architect working on the project. It was noted that the […]

Centre for Education Innovation: gathering momentum

Centre for Education Innovation: gathering momentum

Posted on 1 June 2016 by Ross (MSc Urban and Regional Development, PGT Scholar)

Earlier this month, we announced the outcome of the first round of applications to the Centre for Education Innovation’s new Innovation Fund. I was delighted by the quality of the […]

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

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

Posted on 31 May 2016 by Colin Riordan

Dear colleague Since I last wrote, the EU referendum campaign has gathered pace and we are now within a month of the vote. As explained in my previous emails I […]

Yammer – encouraging creativity and curiosity

Yammer – encouraging creativity and curiosity

Posted on 24 May 2016 by Claire Sanders

This week we are launching Yammer to staff, our new collaboration tool which has the potential to transform how we work and learn. With over 6,000 staff working over two main campuses and across Wales, it will help us to better connect with colleagues who share common professional or research interests.

UEB 23 May 2016

UEB 23 May 2016

Posted on 23 May 2016 by Mairwen Harris

The following senior appointments were noted: Dr Andrew Roberts (Architecture) will take over from Professor Bob Lark as Physical Sciences and Engineering College Dean for Education and Students; and Dr […]

Four nations gathering of leading civil servants

Four nations gathering of leading civil servants

Posted on 23 May 2016 by

The need for innovation and high-quality, responsive evidence to inform the development and adoption of new approaches to delivering public services has never been more acute. This is why I […]

UEB 16 May 2016

UEB 16 May 2016

Posted on 16 May 2016 by Mairwen Harris

UEB received the updated capital investment programme paper which shows the scale and hugely ambitious programme of works being progressed by the University. UEB received a business case for additional […]

UEB 9 May 2016

UEB 9 May 2016

Posted on 9 May 2016 by Mairwen Harris

Congratulations were extended to Professor Amanda Coffey on her appointment as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience and Academic Standards who will take over from Professor Patricia Price in […]