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EXCLUSIVE: Senedd Member Criticises ASSL Renovation Plans

By James Roberts Newly elected Plaid Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth, Kiera Marshall, has criticised the proposed changes to the ASSL in a statement to Gair Rhydd. Having been made aware of the controversial changes, which will see four seminar rooms built on the second floor of the ASSL, Marshall says that she is “concerned to hear about the proposal to redevelop the … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Senedd Member Criticises ASSL Renovation Plans

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University Denies Claims that JP Building Committee Resigned in Protest Over ASSL Renovations

By James Roberts Cardiff University has denied claims that a ‘working group’ set up to give advice on the upcoming changes to the John Percival building has unanimously resigned in protest over the university’s plans to rip out the top floor of the Arts and Social Sciences Library. The alleged resignations come during a period of turmoil for Humanities at the University. As part of … Continue reading University Denies Claims that JP Building Committee Resigned in Protest Over ASSL Renovations

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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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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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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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