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Politics

In Response to Vice-Chancellor Wendy Larner

By Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch. In Gair Rhydd’s last edition, we spoke to Cardiff University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Wendy Larner. The interview covered many topics, including university finance changes, the “enormous success” of the Kazakhstan campus, proposed cost-cutting measures, and the university executives’ de facto bible – Vision 2035 – which VC Larner repeatedly referenced as the document detailing the university’s direction. I spoke with staff … Continue reading In Response to Vice-Chancellor Wendy Larner

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Gair Rhydd Interviews: Wendy Larner, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University

We grill her on recent course cuts, Kazakhstan, and her own salary. Vice-chancellor, when you took over two years ago, you said: “Leaders are much more effective when they work collaboratively. That’s certainly my style.” Is it still your style? Absolutely. I’m a great believer in participatory leadership. I think, unsurprisingly, that it’s a challenging time for universities, and leadership styles vary according to the … Continue reading Gair Rhydd Interviews: Wendy Larner, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University

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