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General talks (non academic)

Thinking about going to university is one of the most important and exciting choices you’ll ever have to make. The following talks aim to assist you with some of the key decisions you may face over the coming year.

Talks will last for 40 minutes unless otherwise stated.

Why study at Cardiff University?

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Centre for Student LifeSir Stanley Thomas OBE Lecture Theatre09:00 and 10:00
Sir Martin Evans BuildingJohn Pryde Lecture Theatre, C/-1.0111:00, 12:00 (midday), 13:00 and 14:00

Why study at Cardiff University as a Welsh speaker? (Welsh medium talk)

As Wales' only Russell Group university, Cardiff University has much to offer. From research excellence and ongoing campus investment to our capital city location and active Students' Union. Come along to find out what makes Cardiff University such an exciting place to study and the opportunities to use your Welsh language skills in Higher Education.
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Main Building Beverton Lecture Theatre10:00

UCAS and Applying to University

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Main Building Large Chemistry Lecture Theatre09:00, 11:00 and 13:00

Student Finance

Find out more about available funding, how to apply for it and budgeting as a student in Cardiff. This includes funding for those who intend to study medicine or dentistry, but not other healthcare courses.

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Main BuildingLarge Chemistry Lecture Theatre12:00 (midday) and 14:00

Funding a Healthcare Course

Find out about funding available to study nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic radiography and imaging, radiotherapy and oncology, and dental therapy and hygiene. For funding for medicine or dentistry, please attend the ‘Student finance’ talk.

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Main Building, Cathays Park CampusLarge Chemistry Lecture Theatre10:00*
Main Building, Cathays Park CampusSmall Chemistry Lecture Theatre14:00**

Route 1 shuttle bus available for activities in Heath Park Campus

*This will also be streamed in to Lecture Theatre 1, Tŷ Dewi Sant Building, Heath Park Campus and Seminar Room 0.23, Tŷ’r Wyddfa, Heath Park West.

**This will also be streamed in to Lecture Theatre 2, Tŷ Dewi Sant Building, Heath Park Campus and Seminar Room 0.22, Tŷ’r Wyddfa, Heath Park West.

Sport at Cardiff University

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Main BuildingLarge Shandon Lecture Theatre10:00 and 12:00 (midday)

Rugby at Cardiff University

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Main BuildingLarge Shandon Lecture Theatre11:00

Student Mentor Scheme and Residence Life: Making the Transition to University Life

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Main BuildingWallace Lecture Theatre13:00

Global Opportunities

Discover opportunities to study, work or volunteer abroad during your time at university.

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Abacws BuildingLecture Theatre 0.0112:00 noon