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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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Tory Senedd Candidate caught replying to ‘Tesla phone’ scams on X

By Olivia Griffin Online replies from a Welsh Conservative politician highlight growing concerns over scams and public figures’ social media use. A Welsh Conservative Senedd Candidate and previous Member of the Senedd has replied to several posts on X appearing to promote a common social media scam involving fake “Tesla phone” giveaways linked to tech billionaire Elon Musk. Screenshots shared online show Janet Finch-Saunders responding … Continue reading Tory Senedd Candidate caught replying to ‘Tesla phone’ scams on X

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Culture Wars And Crackdowns, Ash Sarkar in Cardiff

By Oliver Hanlon On Wednesday, 4 March 2026, the Glee Club in Cardiff hosted a stop on the book tour for Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War, the bestselling debut from journalist and political commentator Ash Sarkar. The evening, titled “Ash Sarkar: In Conversation,” featured Sarkar alongside host Oli Dugmore of the New Statesman, discussing the themes of her work. Sarkar opened by covering … Continue reading Culture Wars And Crackdowns, Ash Sarkar in Cardiff

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Cardiff University reports a £33.4m deficit

By Ifan Meredith In their 2024/25 annual report, Cardiff University reported a £33.4m operating financial deficit which is an increase from the £31.2m deficit they faced in 2023/24. This represents the financial pressures that universities across Wales are facing. They say that this is down to a £10.3m decrease in tuition fees income, less income from rent in students’ halls of residences and a 10.2% … Continue reading Cardiff University reports a £33.4m deficit

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