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Cardiff to vote on NUS

News Editor Tom Eden looks at the arguments for and against the Students' Union's membership of the National Union of Students

Students will be able to choose whether Cardiff University Students’ Union remains part of the Na...

Xpress show nominated for international radio award

Xpress Radio’s very own Thomas Hercouet’s show ‘The Detective’ has been nominated to win the prestigious New York Festival Award. Every year, award... Xpress Radio’s very own Thomas Hercouet’s show ‘The Detective’ has been nominated to win the prestigious New York Festival Award. Every year, awards are given out for Best Television show, Best Adverts, Best Radio show, and more. Thomas sent in a complete show – th...

£8,000 rise in fees equates to 18 minutes extra teaching a week

£8,000 rise in tuition fees equates to eighteen minutes extra teaching a week. A recent survey has shown that university teaching hours have barely increase... £8,000 rise in tuition fees equates to eighteen minutes extra teaching a week. A recent survey has shown that university teaching hours have barely increased despite a £8,000 increase in tuition fees over the last seven years. University students are taught for just eight...

BBQ prize for climate change competition called “morally abhorrent”

Cardiff University Hall has won the 2012/13 Student Switch Off competition, a scheme run by the NUS to try and save energy at universities around the country. ... Cardiff University Hall has won the 2012/13 Student Switch Off competition, a scheme run by the NUS to try and save energy at universities around the country. Over this academic year, electricity usage in the hall was reduced by twelve per cent compared to usage in previous...

Groundhog day for JOMEC students

In the past week, a Cardiff University examination has come under scrutiny for an incident described by one student as “easily avoidable”. A first year... In the past week, a Cardiff University examination has come under scrutiny for an incident described by one student as “easily avoidable”. A first year Journalism exam has been criticised. During the core module, Understanding Journalism Studies, it became clear to stude...

ASSL opens 24-hour: scandal ensues

From Monday 6th May, the Arts and Social Sciences Library has followed through with plans to open for twenty-four hours a day during exam period due to popular... From Monday 6th May, the Arts and Social Sciences Library has followed through with plans to open for twenty-four hours a day during exam period due to popular demand. However, students have noted a lack of organisation and have thus been inconvenienced, which they believe migh...

Law Society’s website woes

The Union has recently decided to move Campus Groups to a new system called MSL. This will mean that each society will have to move their website across to the... The Union has recently decided to move Campus Groups to a new system called MSL. This will mean that each society will have to move their website across to the new system. After spending a considerable amount of time and money creating and developing an impressive site last ye...

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Students and staff recognised as ESLAs

Students and staff who go ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ were recognised at Cardiff Students’ Union’s Enriching Student Life Awards on Thursday nig... Students and staff who go ‘above and beyond the call of duty’ were recognised at Cardiff Students’ Union’s Enriching Student Life Awards on Thursday night. Organiser Beth Button said, ‘the awards were a fantastic celebration of the incredible staff and students that...

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