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Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cornwall, has visited Cardiff University in her first engagement as Patron of Arthritis Research UK. The Duchess of Cornwall met with researchers based at the University’s Clinical Research Facility to learn more about the research funded by Arthritis Research UK. The facility is Wales’ first research centre dedicated to […]


The College Professional Services team has welcomed two new members of staff this month: Lizanne Duckworth and Jeff White. Lizanne Duckworth – Planning Business Partner Senior Planning Officer in the Planning Division’s Information and Analysis team, with specific responsibility for co-ordinating student number planning and supporting the University’s Planning, Budgeting and Performance review processes; Provide dedicated support for the […]


Relocation of Media Resources into the College We would like to welcome Cardiff University staff in the Media Resources Centre who will move into the College of Biomedical and Life Sciences with effect from 1 August 2014. The Media Resources Centre provides a medical illustration service, incorporating photography and video production, graphic design and illustration […]



Has the person sitting next to you made an Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Engagement?  Has the colleague you work with in another School demonstrated Excellence in Teaching?  Has a member of staff in Professional Services shown an Outstanding Contribution to Leadership? The Celebrating Excellence Awards are your opportunity to show your recognition of colleagues […]


This scheme was launched on 1 July to replace the ‘Discretionary Payments’ scheme.  As the name suggests, it has been developed to reward and recognise staff whose contribution is exceeding expected standards and has been outstanding and worthy of particular recognition.  Applications for awards will be invited and assessed across the University on an annual […]


The Welsh Affairs Committee has announced a short inquiry into Cross-border health arrangements between England and Wales, to follow-up its previous 2009 report on this matter. Since the Committee last examined this issue, there has been increasing divergence between the healthcare systems of England and Wales, which has implications for patients in border areas who […]


Do you have views on Information Security at the University? Do you feel that the measures taken to protect information at work (e.g. use of passwords, secure offices and storage, staff training etc.) are adequate and provide the best balance in allowing you access to the right information at the right time? The Information Security […]


We would like to welcome the new elected officers. SU President – Elliot VP Media & Marketing – Tom VP Societies & Campaigns – Barney VP Heath Park Campus – Claire VP Welfare – Faraz VP Sorts & AU Presidents – Bryn VP Education – Rhys