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My Cardiff Half: giving back to my dad’s cancer care

My Cardiff Half: giving back to my dad’s cancer care

19 February 2025

This autumn, politics student Joseph is taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon to support vital cancer research at Cardiff University.

Rosacea and Asian representation: building inclusive awareness of skin health

Rosacea and Asian representation: building inclusive awareness of skin health

14 February 2025

Dr Chloe Cheung (PgDip 2023, Practical Dermatology 2024-) is a Primary Care Doctor with a special interest in dermatology. Together with a group of multidisciplinary professionals, she has founded the charity Asian Rosacea Society to help misdiagnosed patients like her mother.

Ben digs his career in responsible mining – For Alumni, By Alumni

Ben digs his career in responsible mining – For Alumni, By Alumni

5 February 2025

Ben Lepley (MESci 2008) is a geoscientist and environmental, social, and governance specialist in the mining and minerals industry. Here, Ben debunks some mining myths and makes the case for joining the industry, which calls for a wide range of skillsets.

How to stand out online – Bossing It

How to stand out online – Bossing It

22 January 2025

In a competitive job market, a stellar digital profile can catch employers’ attention. For our latest roundup of alumni advice, we asked digital experts Sagnik, Rachel, Maria, and Jessica for tips on boosting your online presence.

Why I’m raising funds for cancer research at Cardiff University

Why I’m raising funds for cancer research at Cardiff University

17 January 2025

Professor Duncan Baird is swapping the lab coat for a running vest, and taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon in October.

How to climb the career ladder (without stepping on others) – Bossing It

How to climb the career ladder (without stepping on others) – Bossing It

30 October 2024

Climbing the career ladder doesn’t have to mean leaving others behind – in fact, success is often found through collaboration and mutual support.

After surviving cancer, I found my future at Cardiff – For Alumni, By Alumni

After surviving cancer, I found my future at Cardiff – For Alumni, By Alumni

23 October 2024

Ellie Philpotts (BA 2017) is a freelance journalist, content editor, and healthcare campaigner. Following a blood cancer diagnosis as a teenager, Ellie later studied at Cardiff and worked to support fellow members of the cancer community.

Running the Cardiff Half in my grandfather’s memory

Running the Cardiff Half in my grandfather’s memory

4 October 2024

Darshni Vaghjiani (International Relations and Politics 2022-) will be taking on October’s Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of her late grandfather. As a member of #TeamCardiff, she’s fundraising for researchers here on campus, who are improving outcomes for people living with some of the most common cancers.

“It was a no-brainer”: running the Cardiff Half for mental health research

“It was a no-brainer”: running the Cardiff Half for mental health research

26 September 2024

Friends Charley Bezuidenhout (Psychology 2022-) and Lizzy Braithwaite (Psychology 2022-) are both students at Cardiff University. They’ve decided to run the 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon together, in support of vital mental health and neuroscience research taking place on campus.

Career mentorship to hosting an internship – one alum’s journey

Career mentorship to hosting an internship – one alum’s journey

24 September 2024

Alum Peter Sueref (BSc 2002), co-founder and CTO of Empirisys mentored student Ritika Srivastava (MSc 2024) before offering her an internship.