Cardiff Connect

Welcome to your October edition of the Cardiff Connect newsletter from Cardiff University,

If you've been following the development of the new Centre for Student Life you'll know that the famous steps to the Students' Union on Park Place were demolished in 2019.

With the new building reaching its topping out milestone you can now see the new steps, how this new building interacts with the existing Students' Union (which is still where it's always been!), and lots more detail emerging in this landmark change to campus.

Deck the Halls! Help spread some Christmas cheer

Help spread some festive cheer by sending a short message of support to our first years. They've had a difficult first term thanks to COVID-19, facing lockdowns, social distancing and uncertainty. Submit your message through our online form and we’ll pop it in a Christmas card, and post it to students in halls. 

get involved, supporting students, how you can help

Bake Off’s Beca on Cardiff, careers, and cooking

Beca Lyne-Pirkis (BMus 2004) is a writer, broadcaster and Great British Bake-Off finalist. Beca describes her experience on the popular TV series and explains how she applied her music degree skills to other areas of her life. She also divulges some of her wild and wonderful memories as a student at Cardiff University.  

our alumni, life after cardiff, cardiff memories

The journey starts here - For Alumni, By Alumni

Nadine Lock (BA 2001) has worked in human resources for over ten years in the third sector and private sector. She reflects on the journey facing the Class of 2020, and shares the things she wished she’d known as a new graduate.

Have you got a piece of work, story or treasured memory you'd like to share with the alumni community? Tell us your ideas for an event, or pitch us an article.

For Alumni, By Alumni, careers, alumni advice

Seven of Cardiff’s spookiest places

With its long and often gruesome history it’s not surprising Cardiff is home to some pretty creepy places. And as Halloween rolls around again, we thought we’d give a run down of some of the city’s most spooky sites! 

halloween, cardiff, nostalgia

Alumni recognised in birthday honours list

Members of the University community have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Professor Richard Catlow, from the School of Chemistry, has been awarded a knighthood for his services to scientific research.

Several alumni were honoured for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lucy Baker (BA 1995), Dr Eleri Davies (MBBCh 1989) and Gail Lusardi (MPH 2001) all received an MBE. Elsewhere, Linda Dann (BA 1981) and Dr Kim Golding (BSc 1980, DClinPsy 2002) received a CBE.

our alumni, alumni in the news

Events

There's a fantastic programme of events taking place at Cardiff University. Here's a few highlights we think you'll like. View all alumni events >>

TEDxCardiffUniversity 2020

From taking that first creative step to deepfakes, our seven TEDxCardiffUniversity speakers will be exploring creativity in its myriad forms.

Digital innovation in a time of crisis
For Alumni, By Alumni (Live!)

Tune in for this alumni-led conversation with George Bellwood (BA 2019) and Mared Jones (BA 2015, MA 2017) as they discuss how they’ve utilised digital innovation in response to COVID-19.

What next for the global economy after COVID-19?
Cardiff Business School Breakfast Briefing

This session will discuss the macroeconomics of the COVID-19 pandemic. The amount of new data and new research produced in the last few months is truly overwhelming; this briefing with Dr Wojtek Paczos will summarise the most important findings for you.

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