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Discover fascinating stories from our alumni community. Read about their impact and achievements, helping to shape the world and the lives of people around them.

The family full of Cardiff alumni

The family full of Cardiff alumni

19 June 2020

Dr Abdul C.M. Rasheed is a first-generation immigrant from a small rural village in Sri Lanka. He worked as a Research Officer for the School of Chemistry between 1975-78. He is now a retired Senior Development Engineer, but still remembers his time at Cardiff fondly. So fondly, in fact, that he encouraged all four of his children to attend Cardiff University.

Examined Life: James Smart (MA 2016)

Examined Life: James Smart (MA 2016)

29 May 2020

James Smart (MA 2016) is a successful broadcast journalist based in Nairobi. Some of his career highlights include being an anchor for Kenya’s leading television networks, working on the BBC’s ‘Focus on Africa’ broadcast, creating two hugely successful television shows and, more recently, covering the impact of coronavirus on the most vulnerable in society.

A Statue for Lady Rhondda – For Alumni, By Alumni

A Statue for Lady Rhondda – For Alumni, By Alumni

13 May 2020

Julie Nicholas (MSc 2005) explains why she is fundraising for a new statue of former Cardiff University President, Lady Rhondda, in her home city of Newport.

Cardiff alumni: stepping up in the face of crisis

Cardiff alumni: stepping up in the face of crisis

1 May 2020

Members of the Cardiff family are taking on new responsibilities in the global effort to combat COVID-19. Whether they have a background in engineering, medicine, communications, computer science, business or sports, these Cardiff University alumni are contributing their time, energy and skills to fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

Working from home works – For Alumni, By Alumni

Working from home works – For Alumni, By Alumni

21 April 2020

In the first of our blogs For Alumni, By Alumni, Graham Findlay (PgDip 1991) considers how the COVID-19 pandemic might have brought flexible working a step closer for disabled people. Graham has worked as a disability rights campaigner for many years.

A faith response to crisis

A faith response to crisis

27 March 2020

Reverend Delyth Liddell (BTh 2003, MTh 2014) is a Methodist minister, and is the Coordinating Chaplain for Cardiff University’s Chaplaincy. The Chaplaincy provides a place of friendship, hospitality, reflection, prayer, support and dialogue, where students and staff can engage socially and explore faith and spirituality. Each of the chaplains comes from a different faith and religious background.