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GW4 Alliance Launch

GW4 Alliance Launch

Posted on 29 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

Tonight I spoke on behalf of the four Vice-Chancellors at the launch of the GW4 Alliance, which we held at the House of Commons. The Alliance brings together the combined […]

Prime Minister’s Reception to Celebrate British Science

Prime Minister’s Reception to Celebrate British Science

Posted on 28 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

This event at No. 10 Downing Street was originally planned when the Rt Hon David Willetts MP was still Minister for Universities and Science, and so we had speeches not […]

Recognition of Service Awards

Recognition of Service Awards

Posted on 28 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

I very much enjoyed hosting the University’s annual Recognition of Service Awards in the Hadyn Ellis Building. The event is a celebration for members of staff who have worked at […]

UEB 27 October 2014

UEB 27 October 2014

Posted on 27 October 2014 by Mairwen Harris

A business case from the School of Optometry (OPTOM) on expansion of their postgraduate taught programme was discussed. The paper outlined expansion plans for the provision of PGT courses for UK […]

British Council Roundtable

British Council Roundtable

Posted on 27 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

As Chair of the UK HE International Unit I was invited to present to a British Council Roundtable discussion at the Royal Society.The discussion was on strengthening collaboration with higher […]

Stonewall Cymru Workplace Conference

Stonewall Cymru Workplace Conference

Posted on 24 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

This morning I spoke at the Stonewall Cymru Workplace Conference as part of the opening plenary panel alongside Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive of Stonewall, Dame Rosemary Butler AM, Presiding Officer, National […]

Launch of the Flagship Engagement Projects

Launch of the Flagship Engagement Projects

Posted on 21 October 2014 by Colin Riordan

Tonight I had the pleasure of launching our flagship engagement projects at the Senedd with the First Minister, Carwyn Jones. The projects aim to improve health, education and wellbeing, reduce […]

UEB 20 October 2014

UEB 20 October 2014

Posted on 20 October 2014 by Mairwen Harris

A paper proposing an Open Access Publications Policy for the University was presented to UEB.  The policy will enable the University to comply with funders’ requirements and be well prepared […]

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 […]

Visit of the Italian Ambassador

Visit of the Italian Ambassador

Posted on 16 October 2014 by Paul Jewell

Cardiff University students had an opportunity to meet the Italian Ambassador on his visit to the University today. Mr Pasquale Terracciano visited the School of Modern Languages as part of […]