Our name

The University's name, as per our Royal Charter, is Cardiff University. This is the title by which the University is known and referred to by students, staff and others and by which the University is most readily found in directories and other other listings. It is the title which ensures that the University and individual authors gain fullest credit for their work whenever citations are collated and used as quality and esteem indicators. Variations on the title Cardiff University, such as University of Cardiff, should not be used. Previous titles, such as University of Wales College of Cardiff, or of institutions which merged to form Cardiff Universty, such as the University of Wales College of Medicine, should not be used. The use of CU should be avoided whenever possible.

Cardiff University is registered by the Charity Commission. All University letterhead and publications should include the text:

Cardiff University is a registered charity, no. 1136855