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Zack Polanski Speaks at The Great Hall

By Oliver Hanlon On 14 March, Green Party leader Zack Polanski arrived for an in-conversation event hosted by BAFTA-winning actress Rakie Ayola in the Great Hall of Cardiff Students’ Union. The evening began with Polanski being interviewed by Ayola on policy and activism, followed by a second half featuring Cardiff Senedd candidates Tessa Marshall and Anthony Slaughter, leader of the Greens in Wales. The message … Continue reading Zack Polanski Speaks at The Great Hall

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Culture Wars And Crackdowns, Ash Sarkar in Cardiff

By Oliver Hanlon On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, the Glee Club in Cardiff hosted a stop on the book tour for Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War, the bestselling debut from journalist and political commentator Ash Sarkar. The evening, titled “Ash Sarkar: In Conversation,” featured Sarkar alongside host Oli Dugmore of the New Statesman, discussing the themes of her work. Sarkar opened by covering … Continue reading Culture Wars And Crackdowns, Ash Sarkar in Cardiff

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Cardiff University reports a £33.4m deficit

By Ifan Meredith In their 2024/25 annual report, Cardiff University reported a £33.4m operating financial deficit which is an increase from the £31.2m deficit they faced in 2023/24. This represents the financial pressures that universities across Wales are facing. They say that this is down to a £10.3m decrease in tuition fees income, less income from rent in students’ halls of residences and a 10.2% … Continue reading Cardiff University reports a £33.4m deficit

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Should Cardiff Stay or Go?

By Meghan O’Neil Please note that this article was written before Cardiff Students’ Union announced that the referendum on NUS membership had resulted in a majority for remaining As the Referendum for whether Cardiff Students’ Union should remain affiliated with the NationalUnion for Students approaches its important to keep in my mind which Universities have recentlydisaffiliated? `The NUS UK stands for the National Union for … Continue reading Should Cardiff Stay or Go?

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Food Poverty in Wales, Gair Rhydd Visits Cathays Community Centre

By Gabriela Hunt In preparation for my conversation with Cathays Community Centre, I took it upon myself to do some research regarding food poverty in Wales, and what I found was beyond upsetting. According to Trussell’s reports, 2024 saw that 25% of adults experienced food insecurity, and that one in 14 households used at least one type of charitable food provision within the year. Statistics … Continue reading Food Poverty in Wales, Gair Rhydd Visits Cathays Community Centre

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Joshua Tandy Elected Student Union President After Record Breaking Election

By Olivia Griffin The results of the 2026 Cardiff Students’ Union Leadership Elections were announced this week, concluding several weeks of campaigning and voting across the student body. Thousands of students took part in the annual election, which determines the sabbatical officers, campaign officers, and Students’ Union President who will represent Cardiff University students in the coming academic year. According to the Students’ Union Chief … Continue reading Joshua Tandy Elected Student Union President After Record Breaking Election

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