Articles
- Assessment really does matter …
29/06/2012
“It certainly matters to our students, and to our academic staff,” according to Andy Lloyd, Manager of the University’s Assessment Matters Project. The project, now in its second year of development, was established to enhance academic feedback to students and improve consistency in assessment processes and practice. It was set up in recognition of the fact that the management of assessment, within and between Schools, had over time become very varied and potentially unclear to students.
- Bravery award
29/03/2012
Students’ Union Chief Executive and Penarth RNLI volunteer crew member Jason Dunlop has been honoured with a bravery award for his role in the difficult rescue of a yachtsman in south Wales.
- All things being equal
28/03/2012
Cardiff’s new Strategic Equality Plan was approved by Council in March 2012. Olymbia Petrou, Equality & Diversity Project Manager at the University tells us what we can expect to see in the plan.
- Course Review: Developing a Marketing Strategy
28/03/2012
Blas speaks to Caroline Brown, School Manager in the School of English, Communication and Philosophy, who recently attended the first of the University’s new communication workshops on ‘Developing a Marketing Strategy.’
- e-Recruitment
28/03/2012
This week sees the launch of the first element of the Cardiff People programme which aims to give staff standard, easy to use ways of managing their working life. Here Deputy Vice-Chancellor Elizabeth Treasure tells us more about how eRecruitment will change the way we work.
- Hello and Goodbye
28/03/2012
This month we say Hello to Professor Billie Hunter, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies and Goodbye to Tony Lewis, Deputy Head of Security & Portering Services.
- Olympic activities at Cardiff University
28/03/2012
Selected students and staff from Cardiff are celebrating as it was announced that a trio of Torchbearers have been chosen to represent the University as part of Samsung’s nomination programme for the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.
- The launch of eRecruitment
26/03/2012
This week sees the launch of the first element of the Cardiff People programme which aims to give staff standard, easy to use ways of managing their working life. Here Deputy Vice-Chancellor Elizabeth Treasure tells us more about how eRecruitment will change the way we work.
- Staff Survey 2011
07/03/2012
83% of staff believe they are treated with respect by their colleagues however only 23% of staff feel that major change is managed effectively by the University, according to the results of the latest staff survey.
- Counselling for all
07/03/2012
A new programme of counselling support based on creativity and collaboration is available to postgraduate students. Here, Counsellor Sarah Worley explains the joined up approach behind the new initiative and what’s on offer.
Free seminars on how to deal with anger, grief, low self-esteem, pressure and worry are also on offer for all members of staff throughout March.
- Double certification for Cardiff
07/03/2012
The University’s good practice in health and safety and environmental management has been acknowledged with the award of two internationally recognised standards.
- Hello and Goodbye
07/03/2012
Strategic Development Division bid farewell to one of the most experienced student marketing officers in the UK upon the retirement of Pam Clarke, Head of Postgraduate Recruitment.
- Supporting Fairtrade Fortnight
07/03/2012
The University and Students’ Union is celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight with a range of special promotions and offers.
Running from 27 February to 11 March 2012, the theme for this year’s event is ‘Take a Step’.
- Listening to our students’ voice
07/03/2012
The drive is on for a record Cardiff response to this year's National Student Survey.
- Creative Minds
25/10/2011
- Giving Cardiff students the edge
20/10/2011
A new award to help Cardiff students develop their employability skills is being launched.
- Staff Experience Survey
20/10/2011
Professor Terry Threadgold, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Staff and Diversity introduces the 2011 Staff Experience Survey
- First Muslim chaplain takes-up post
20/10/2011
Staff and students looking for advice, support and pastoral care can now seek support from the University’s first Muslim Chaplain.
- Cardiff People Countdown Begins
20/10/2011
Staff, managers and those applying to work at the University will see significant changes from early 2012 as “Cardiff People”, a Programme to introduce a user friendly, high quality people management and payroll system gets under way, with paper based activities moved online.
- Sustainability Week 2011
20/10/2011
Professor Tim Wess, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Estates is leading this year’s Sustainability Week. He tells Blas a bit about what we can expect during the week.
- Drive for student satisfaction
20/10/2011
Students’ satisfaction with their Cardiff University education remains steady at 86 per cent, according to this year’s National Student Survey – and a major drive aims to push that figure even higher.
- Supporting women in science
07/10/2011
The School of Psychology has been recognised for its employment practices that further and support the careers of women. - News in Brief
07/10/2011
- Becoming an Elite Cardiff Devil
07/10/2011
Cardiff PhD student Luke Piggott will be splitting his time this season between the laboratory and the ice hockey rink, having signed a new contract with Cardiff Devils Elite League team. - Meet this year’s Students’ Union Executive Committee
05/09/2011
Meet this year’s Students’ Union Executive Committee
- Outstanding American students arrive
11/07/2011
First Wales Fulbright Summer Institute will study nation’s culture and industrial heritage
- Vice-Chancellor update – financial position, national pay negotiations
09/09/2010
Cardiff University financial position
