Alumni events

Wolfson Summer School in youth mental health research

• Open to the public, staff and students

Build practical skills, explore real-world challenges, and gain insight into youth mental health research through an engaging, accessible programme designed to inspire the next generation of researchers.

• Careers and employability
• Health and wellbeing
• Research

The Innovation Funding Sandpit

• 09:00-13:30
• Open to public and staff

How do you turn a strong research idea into a fundable, real‑world collaboration?

• Innovation and enterprise
• Research
• Science and technology

The Big Reunion Weekend

• Open to the public, staff and students

Cardiff Students’ Union and Cardiff University proudly present the first-ever Big Reunion Weekend – an unforgettable celebration for Cardiff alumni!

Warm up at The Woody

• 14:00-18:00
• Open to public

Everyone back to the Woody! Kick off your Big Reunion Weekend Saturday afternoon with a laid-back indie session.

Students’ Union Building Tours

• 12:00-14:00
• Open to public

Relive your best moments in the Students' Union and explore how the spaces have evolved over time.

Cardiff University Archives show and tell

• 10:00-13:00
• Available in Welsh
• Open to public

Discover Cardiff University and its predecessor institutions’ rich history through a selection of treasures from the archives.

Centre for Student Life drop-in

• 10:00-16:00
• Open to public

As part of the Big Reunion Weekend, alumni returning to Cardiff are invited to drop in to the Centre for Student Life.

Science library drop-in

• 10:00-12:00
• Open to public

As part of the Big Reunion Weekend, alumni returning to Cardiff are invited to drop in and rediscover one of the University’s most beautiful historic spaces.

• Politics, society and history

Guest lecture: Dr Rhys Jones – A Wild Life

• 15:00-17:00
• Open to public

The Big Reunion Weekend's guest lecture, explores the remarkable story of one of Wales’ most inspiring wildlife communicators and scientists.

Cardiff parkrun alumni meet-up

• 08:30-11:00
• Open to public

Stretch those legs and join the Big Reunion Weekend alumni meet-up at Cardiff parkrun. Enjoy a scenic 5k run along the Taff Trail and meet your fellow graduates.

• Health and wellbeing