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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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Callum Thompson is interviewed by Gair Rhydd members
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Callum Thompson on his bid for SU presidency

Edited by Olivia Griffin Callum Thompson discusses his 2026 Students’ Union Presidential bid with Gair Rhydd journalists Oliver Hanlon and Olivia Griffin. Prefer to listen to this interview? Follow @gairrhydd on Instagram for more information. This interview is published verbatim. Views expressed are those of the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gair Rhydd or Cardiff Students’ Union. You’re a student at … Continue reading Callum Thompson on his bid for SU presidency

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Joshua Tandy is interviewed by a member of Gair Rhydd.
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Joshua Tandy on their bid for election as SU president

Edited by Olivia Griffin Joshua Tandy discusses his 2026 Students’ Union Presidential bid with Head of Politics Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch. Prefer to listen to this interview? Follow @gairrhydd on Instagram for more information. This interview is published verbatim. Views expressed are those of the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gair Rhydd or Cardiff Students’ Union. Okay, Josh Tandy, you are of … Continue reading Joshua Tandy on their bid for election as SU president

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Alex Portman Ross is interviewed by a Gair Rhydd editor.
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Alex Portman Ross on his bid for SU presidency

Edited by Olivia Griffin Alex Portman Ross discusses his 2026 Students’ Union Presidential bid with Head of Politics Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch. Prefer to listen to this interview? Follow @gairrhydd on Instagram for more information. This interview is published verbatim. Views expressed are those of the candidate and do not necessarily reflect the views of Gair Rhydd or Cardiff Students’ Union. So you of course are … Continue reading Alex Portman Ross on his bid for SU presidency

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