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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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VP candidates scramble for visibility at Gair Rhydd debate after SU cancels Q&A

Elisabeth Ounsworth Candidates running for Vice President positions at Cardiff University Students’ Union spoke at Gair Rhydd’s debate on the 7th of March. The event was initially intended for President candidates, but as the Students’ Union cancelled their Q&A session with short notice, Gair Rhydd invited candidates to discuss their manifestos; however, not all attended. Four candidates running for VP Societies and Communities attended. Manala Aggour … Continue reading VP candidates scramble for visibility at Gair Rhydd debate after SU cancels Q&A

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SU Presidential Candidates Speak at Gair Rhydd’s debate

By Elisabeth Ounsworth Cardiff Students’ Union President candidates were questioned in Saturday’s SU Election debate, hosted by Gair Rhydd. Maria Pollard, Joshua Tandy, Callum Thompson and Alex Portman Ross discussed their manifesto aims and issues including support services. Alice Nicholson was not present following controversial comments made in her interview with Gair Rhydd regarding victims of sexual violence. Candidates were given two minutes to summarise their goals. … Continue reading SU Presidential Candidates Speak at Gair Rhydd’s debate

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Police Attended The Students’ Union 110 Times Last Year

By Meghan O’Neil Most, if not all, students at Cardiff University will have at some point been to the highly popular Student’s Union, whether it be to visit the fresher’s fair, have a Sunday Roast at The Taf or attend YOLO on a Wednesday night. The Student Union has created a safe place for students to have a night out, which is Y Plas, the … Continue reading Police Attended The Students’ Union 110 Times Last Year

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HYGIENE HORROR, Gair Rhydd reveals the Cardiff businesses putting our stomachs at risk

By James Burns Ever woke up after a regretful night out, with an uneasy feeling in the stomach after an equally regretful drunken foo`d selection? Then perhaps you frequented one of the many food establishments in Cathays, that do not correctly display their unfavourable food hygiene rating. It is a legal requirement in Wales to register with the Food Standards Agency, and that the business … Continue reading HYGIENE HORROR, Gair Rhydd reveals the Cardiff businesses putting our stomachs at risk

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