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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.

Examined Life: Dr Darren Freebury-Jones (BA 2010, MA 2012, PhD 2016)

Examined Life: Dr Darren Freebury-Jones (BA 2010, MA 2012, PhD 2016)

16 April 2021

Dr Darren Freebury-Jones (BA 2010, MA 2012, PhD 2016) is a triple Cardiff alumnus and a popular Shakespeare lecturer in Stratford-upon-Avon. His passion has led to some surprising discoveries about the world of literature. He explains why he chose to dedicate himself to the Bard, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Brewing up a storm: Sarah John is Bossing It

Brewing up a storm: Sarah John is Bossing It

25 March 2021

Sarah John (BA 2011), founder and director of Boss Brewing, is a woman on a mission to achieve her goals and break barriers along the way. Here, she describes a rollercoaster ride of business successes, battling corporate giants, bringing her newborn to meetings, and generally shaking up the status quo.

One family’s history of female empowerment

One family’s history of female empowerment

12 March 2021

In 1898, Cardiff University offered an opportunity to a young woman that had a huge impact not only on her, but on the women in her family who followed in her footsteps. On this International Women’s Day, we talk to Cassie’s granddaughters about the importance of education for female empowerment.

COVID-19 and cancer: Understanding attitudes and breaking barriers

COVID-19 and cancer: Understanding attitudes and breaking barriers

9 March 2021

Harriet Quinn-Scoggins (PhD 2019) is a medical anthropologist who focuses on cancer research. Once part of the Future Leaders in Cancer Research (FLiCR) programme, she is now involved in the COVID-19 cancer attitudes and behaviours study. Here she explains why an anthropological approach is important, and how this research can improve early cancer diagnosis.

Meet the Volunteer – Glyn Lloyd

Meet the Volunteer – Glyn Lloyd

26 February 2021

Glyn Lloyd (PhD 2008, PGDip 2007, MSc 2003, LLB 2002) is Partner and Founder of Cardiff-based Newfields Law, a firm which specialises in immigration law. Having volunteered as student, Glyn has continued to do so as an alumnus, sharing his experience and expertise to help support students realise their potential, regardless of their background.

Celebrating Wales and supporting musicians in the face of COVID-19

Celebrating Wales and supporting musicians in the face of COVID-19

25 February 2021

Iestyn Griffiths (BA 2016, MA 2018) describes his journey from being a music-mad child to co-directing a large-scale, digital concert for St David’s Day, celebrating and supporting Welsh musicians.

How my parent’s work ethic inspired me to succeed – For Alumni, By Alumni

How my parent’s work ethic inspired me to succeed – For Alumni, By Alumni

18 February 2021

Jackie Yip (BA 2018) has traveled the globe and emersed herself in every opportunity that has come her way. Using the work ethic her parents instilled in her and the support offered at Cardiff University, Jackie filled a few short years with a lifetime’s worth of experiences.

给卡迪夫中国校友的一封信

给卡迪夫中国校友的一封信

27 January 2021

很高兴能在这里跟大家打招呼，我是2011年入学的Belinda，毕业于JOMEC新闻传播学院的IPR专业。也许有的校友已经认识我，也许我们还未能取得联系，希望通过这个平台，大家可以联系起来，共同建设更全面的卡迪夫中国校友群组。

Becoming Finnish and living in the EU during Brexit – For Alumni, By Alumni

Becoming Finnish and living in the EU during Brexit – For Alumni, By Alumni

25 January 2021

Chloe Wells (BA 2007) worked for Cardiff Council after graduation before emigrating to Finland at the end of 2010 where she gained her Master of Social Science and her PhD. Here, Chloe talks about her memories at Cardiff University, becoming a British-Finnish citizen, and living in the EU during Brexit.

Meet the volunteer – Scott Bowers

Meet the volunteer – Scott Bowers

16 December 2020

Scott Bowers (BA 2003, PGDip 2004) is a Cardiff University volunteer who’s been an alumni ambassador, a member of Cardiff University Court, and a student mentor. He works professionally as chief corporate affairs officer for one of the UK’s leading sports businesses, The Jockey Club, and has recently become a dad. Read on to discover why he is such an enthusiastic and dedicated volunteer.