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YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm

By Helen Turnbull A fire alarm was activated at approximately midnight last night, Wednesday 18th February, during YOLO at Cardiff Students’ Union. Staff were evacuated to Ruthin Gardens whilst students congregated outside the Centre for Student Life on Park Place. The Cardiff Students’ Union released a statement on its website confirming that after checks by staff, the event was able to reopen and students were … Continue reading YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm

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Cardiff University Spent Almost £70,000 on Pest Control Last Year

By Ifan Meredith A freedom of information request by Gair Rhydd revealed that the university spent £67,826 on pest control between April 2024 and March 2025. It also revealed that the highest number of pest control matters occur in the Talybont residences area where some 3,000 students reside. Rats are a regular sighting for students in Cathays and beyond, with concerns often being raised by … Continue reading Cardiff University Spent Almost £70,000 on Pest Control Last Year

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The Outside of Cardiff University's Students' Union and Centre for Student Life.
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Students’ Union Announces Date For NUS Referendum: What Does This Mean for Students?

By Oliver Hanlon On November 20th, at Cardiff University Students’ Union’s Annual General meeting, students present decided not renew the union’s affiliation with the National Union of Students (NUS). As a result, on Monday, March 9th, a referendum will be held on whether our students’ union disaffiliates from the NUS. The results of this referendum will be released on Friday, March 13th. What is the … Continue reading Students’ Union Announces Date For NUS Referendum: What Does This Mean for Students?

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Tributes Paid to Academic Who Fell to Their Death at Cardiff Universiy

By Oliver Hanlon Trigger Warning: This article contains sensitive material that some may find distressing.  The academic who died in tragic circumstances, falling from the 5th floor of the Translational Research Hub on Maindy Rd on Friday, the 6th of February, has been named by police only as Curtis, age 29.  The family has paid tribute to the “beloved son and brother” as they ask … Continue reading Tributes Paid to Academic Who Fell to Their Death at Cardiff Universiy

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“I take full responsibility”: Kingmaker McSweeney Resigns Following Mandelson Fallout

By Oskar Hyams In the early afternoon of Sunday, February 8th, 2026, Morgan McSweeney resigned as Keir Starmer’s Chief of Staff, “after careful reflection,” following his role in the appointment of Peter Mandelson as Ambassador to the United States. This appointment created a political firestorm following the unearthing of Mandelson’s close relationship with sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein (with whom he shared internal government information during the … Continue reading “I take full responsibility”: Kingmaker McSweeney Resigns Following Mandelson Fallout

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Academic Staff Member Dies After Falling from Cardiff University Building

By Oliver Hanlon and Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch Trigger warning: This article contains sensitive material that some may find distressing. Yesterday, Gair Rhydd was made aware of a large number of police cars outside a Cardiff University building. Today, South Wales Police have confirmed that at approximately 3:45pm yesterday, they received a report that a man had fallen from the fifth floor of a building at … Continue reading Academic Staff Member Dies After Falling from Cardiff University Building

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