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Bursaries for Welsh master’s students

The Welsh Government is continuing to fund a bursary scheme aimed at encouraging Welsh students to study their master’s degrees in Wales for the 2023/24 academic year.

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Excavation of Bronze Age enclosure hidden under city park

Volunteers from Caerau and Ely investigate well-preserved flooring and other unique features of ancient structure.

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Reforming homelessness legislation in Wales

Dr Pete Mackie’s research into Welsh homelessness legislation led to the Housing (Wales) Act 2014, and has informed policy debates in Scotland, Canada, and Australia.

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Honorary Fellows 2023

Honorary Fellows celebrate with students at Cardiff University graduations

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“Welsh is a language for science”

Elliot Phillips

Delivering training in life-saving skills

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“Peer support is so important: if it makes someone feel less alone, I’ve done my job”