Cardiff University Concedes on Job Cuts as The UCU Vows To Continue Action

By Oliver Hanlon After six months of industrial friction, Cardiff University management has agreed to a guarantee of no compulsory redundancies in 2026 and the removal of 187 academic staff from immediate risk of redundancy. While in a statement given to Gair Rhydd, the UCU has welcomed these “major concessions,” at an Extraordinary General Meeting, members voted unanimously to continue the dispute until concerns regarding … Continue reading Cardiff University Concedes on Job Cuts as The UCU Vows To Continue Action

Royston! Royston! Royston!

By Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch Last week , Wrexham’s indie rock band, The Royston Club, took to the Union’s stage. They bring with them a fanbase who know every lyric and every chant, and test how loud the speakers can go. In an era of transferable audiences, Spotify Wrapped and eclectic playlists, these Welsh boys stand out, marked by a sincerity which is often lost in … Continue reading Royston! Royston! Royston!

Rise In Tuition Fees-Not Another One!

It was announced at the end of October that tuition fees will rise again across UK universities starting from 2026. According to the BBC, tuition fees will continue to increase every year from 2026 in line with inflation. The exact amount tuition fees will rise by is unknown, but if it follows current rates, fees could be as high as £9,900 for those enrolling in 2026/2027. So what does this mean for everyone already enrolled at university? Continue reading Rise In Tuition Fees-Not Another One!

Hospital Order Given to Man who Attempted to Strangle Fellow Patient

A mental health patient was sentenced in Cardiff Crown Court last Friday for attacking a fellow patient and leaving him unconscious in the toilet. Aeron Gingell, 22, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm and in late October was sentenced under Sections 37 and 41 of the Mental Health Act 1983. Continue reading Hospital Order Given to Man who Attempted to Strangle Fellow Patient

Careers Fair: Who’s Welcome?

Career fairs have acted as just one of the avenues to answer ever-growing worries and concerns of students. From law to logistics, management to medicine, from small startups to colossal corporations employers from every sector are expected to be present at any careers fair promising to serve the masses. However, as we live in a world forever increasing in political uncertainty, like every facet of society, the careers sold by educational institutions face the same discussion and judgements. Continue reading Careers Fair: Who’s Welcome?

SU Respond to Time to Act: “We Are Sorry”

Sexual violence and misconduct are an issue here at Cardiff University and have been for a while. In December 2023 the BBC spoke to a co-founder for Time to Act, Bethia
Tucker, who said that “sexual violence had become an accepted part of life” here at the University, particularly during Students’ Union club nights. Now, almost two years, later Time to Act has become even more influential in their demands for the university to tackle this issue. Continue reading SU Respond to Time to Act: “We Are Sorry”

Protest Outside Senedd for Trangender Rights

A protest was held outside the Senedd in Cardiff Bay on the 1st of November after the Welsh government was accused of “defying” a Supreme Court’s ruling on the definition of a woman. This comes from the #199DaysLater dispute where a decision was made for the ruling of “sex” to be referred to as biological sex in the Equality Act 2010. Protesters were calling out the government to fully implement the ruling, arguing that failing to do so undermines women’s rights and legal clarity. The protest not only took place in Cardiff, but was also organised across the UK. Protesters held signs that said “save single-sex spaces” and raised concerns over trans people in gendered public toilets. However, protests were disrupted by a counter protest that advocated for transgender rights. Continue reading Protest Outside Senedd for Trangender Rights

Cardiff University Feminists in Conversation: The Rise of the far Right 

By Ella Simmons (Head of News) On November 4th, 2025, Cardiff University Feminist Society, in collaboration with  South Wales Women Against the Far Right, ran an event. An event that had over 70 attendees from different backgrounds, four passionate speak ers from different realms of activism  and one shared goal: to fight the far right.   The event spoke about how in recent years Reform UK, whilst claiming to be the … Continue reading Cardiff University Feminists in Conversation: The Rise of the far Right 

Two inmates behind bars, appearing in discussion.

Inmates Told to Stop Speaking Welsh

By Soanna Khan (Contributor) Welsh-speaking prisoners at Wales’ largest prison have been told to stop speaking Welsh, according to former inmates. HMP Berwyn in Wrexham holds the largest number of Welsh-speaking prisoners of  all of Wales’ prisons, with 84 inmates registered as Welsh speakers in 2024, according to Ministry  of Justice figures. As such, former inmates at HMP Berwyn thought the prison would dem onstrate respect for Welsh language rights … Continue reading Inmates Told to Stop Speaking Welsh

Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque

By Gabriela Hunt Two Welsh 18 year-olds have been jointly charged with terror offences. Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent appeared in court on the 12th December, accused of plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish and Muslim targets in the Welsh Capital, according to Counter Terrorism Policing Wales (CTPW.) Edwards and Vincent appeared before the Old Bailey, London from the 21st to 22nd of November and remanded … Continue reading Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque

NUS President Slams Tuition Rise For Students in Wales

By Oliver Hanlon In late November, the Senedd decided that tuition fees would rise from £9,535 to £9,790 for courses beginning on or after August 1, 2026. This will see students at Welsh universities facing increasingly higher student debt, with the third increase in tuition fees since 2024, which will see tuition fees in Wales go from £9,000 in 2023 to £9,790 in September 2026. … Continue reading NUS President Slams Tuition Rise For Students in Wales

Unknown Males Attempt To Gain Access To Multiple Houses On Cathays Street

By James Burns Unknown Males attempt to gain access to multiple houses on Cathays Street Earlier this week two men reportedly knocked on the doors of multiple houses on Thesiger Street in Cathays, requesting uninvited room tours and asking about the relationship statuses of residents. A resident of the street told Gair Rhydd that the strange incident saw two men knock on the door at … Continue reading Unknown Males Attempt To Gain Access To Multiple Houses On Cathays Street