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University Executives Planning to Strip Out Top Floor of ASSL to Build Giant Seminar Room

By James Roberts Cardiff University executives are moving to strip out the top floor of the Arts and Social Sciences Library (ASSL) to build a giant seminar room, leaked communications have shown. Leaked emails, shared with Gair Rhydd on Friday tell how the University Executive Board has “approved a business case from Estates to create a new teaching and seminar space for around 160 students”, … Continue reading University Executives Planning to Strip Out Top Floor of ASSL to Build Giant Seminar Room

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‘Entry to All Daytime Sporting Events?’ Varsity Access Tells a Different Story

By Olivia Griffin For thousands of students, Welsh Varsity promises a day of open access: a ticket, a city and dozens of fixtures to move between at will. Marketed as a festival of sport spanning Cardiff, the event trades on the idea of freedom, the ability to drift from one venue to another across a packed schedule. This year, however, some students found that access … Continue reading ‘Entry to All Daytime Sporting Events?’ Varsity Access Tells a Different Story

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Spotlight

Cardiff’s Newest Society: the CU Sapphics Spring into Action!

Rachel Bedding Spring, alongside the first sunny days of 2026, has welcomed in a fresh new society to Cardiff’s Student Union – the CU Sapphic Society. This society fills a gaping hole in the SU, and with over a 100 registered members in just a couple months shows the great reception it’s had. To celebrate their great start, Becca, a member of the committee, highlights … Continue reading Cardiff’s Newest Society: the CU Sapphics Spring into Action!

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Tory Senedd Candidate caught replying to ‘Tesla phone’ scams on X

By Olivia Griffin Online replies from a Welsh Conservative politician highlight growing concerns over scams and public figures’ social media use. A Welsh Conservative Senedd Candidate and previous Member of the Senedd has replied to several posts on X appearing to promote a common social media scam involving fake “Tesla phone” giveaways linked to tech billionaire Elon Musk. Screenshots shared online show Janet Finch-Saunders responding … Continue reading Tory Senedd Candidate caught replying to ‘Tesla phone’ scams on X

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Opinion

Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is not faithful – but it is fascinating

Soanna Khan A visually striking, emotionally intense retelling that prioritises atmosphere over fidelity to the original novel. Wuthering Heights is often considered the ultimate Victorian novel. Set against the isolated Yorkshire moors, Emily Brontë’s masterpiece captures the dangerous passion between Catherine Earnshaw and the working-class Heathcliff, offering a critique of Victorian ideas surrounding class, race and gender. The novel shocked contemporary readers with its portrayal … Continue reading Fennell’s Wuthering Heights is not faithful – but it is fascinating

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Opinion

NO CRINGE IN THE CLASSROOM !

Holly Osbaldeston From social media anxiety to post-pandemic habits, fewer students are speaking up – and fear of embarrassment could be a key reason why. Being ‘cringe’ is a fear many people share – but could it be affecting our ability to get the most out of our classes? There appears to be a noticeable lack of student participation. In almost every class I have … Continue reading NO CRINGE IN THE CLASSROOM !

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