Clonc: Cardiff Students' Union

Our LGBTQ+ Officers, Matilda & AJ, chat about the history of LGBTQ+, their own inspirational role models and what Cardiff SU has in store for the future of the LGBTQ+ community.

At Cardiff Students' Union, your safety is our top priority. That's why we're excited to introduce the Safer Nights @ Cardiff campaign. This initiative focuses on fostering responsible student behaviours and creating a collective effort to ensure everyone's well-being during nights out. We believe in extending our commitment beyond our venues to contribute to the overall safety of the entire city.

Feeling Blue? We’re here for you. Join Madison, VP Societies and Volunteering, and Georgia, VP Sports for a deep dive into Winter Wellbeing! From managing your time over exam season to keeping active during the dark winter months, there are loads of tips from fellow students who have been through the University grind just like you.  

Movember is more than just a month. Testicular cancer is the leading type of cancer for men aged 15 to 49. This month, Deio, VP Welsh Language, Community and Culture, is joined by Cardiff University students: Daniel and George (Movember Ambassadors) and Will (Oddballs Ambassador). Together they take on the importance of checking your balls and being open about your mental health with your mates. Their main message: be prepared to take on those awkward conversations with your Bros!

How do you know when to start a race when you can’t hear the starting gun? Can you use sign language on a netball court? Where do you buy specialist equipment? Naomi, a 1st-year PhD Maths student, who is Profoundly deaf, and Nils, a 4th-year astrophysics student, who has a T47 impairment restricting strength and mobility in both arms, spill all about some unexpected barriers they have experienced as para-athletes. They join Georgia Spry, VP Sports and AU President to discuss the wider landscape of DisABILITY Sports at Cardiff University to celebrate Disability Sports Week. 

Affected by strike action? Noah, VP Undergraduate Students at Cardiff Students’ Union, interviews Sandy Gould and Joey Whitfield, Cardiff University Lecturers and University College Union (UCU) representatives, to find out why your university lecturers are striking.

From the causes behind the marking boycott, to what this means for student life at Cardiff University and across the country, join the conversation about the negotiations…

Happy Pride Month! Join Shreshth, VP Societies and Volunteering, along with fellow Cardiff University students and staff at Pride Cymru 2023. In a series of interviews recorded in amongst the action, we find out what Pride means to you, how allies can best support the community and top advice for people struggling within the community.

In this wonderful day of celebration, there were so many fascinating discussions with LGBTQ+ students as the community came together in the centre of Cardiff. Listen now to get involved in the conversation!

On the move? Join Angie, VP Postgraduate and our Student Advice team Poppy and India, to find out their hot tips to make moving house as smooth as possible.

In this episode, they cover everything from where to take your unwanted items, to how to get yourself in to a strong position to receive your full deposit back. Renting as a student is notoriously tricky, but with these top tips renting has never been simpler!

Join Olivia, VP sports and Athletic Union President, and para-athletes Nils and Jacob, who are 3rd year students at Cardiff University. In this episode they talk about the disability provision in sport at Cardiff University, and their experience of playing and competing. Their biggest message... 'You're just as much a part of the club as anybody else!'

Shreshth, your VP Societies and Volunteering is joined by Rachel, a 4th year medical student and the President of HEAL Society (Healthcare Equality and Advocacy for LGBTQ+) at Cardiff University. An important part of celebrating LGBTQ+ History Month involves highlighting ongoing issues, in this episode Shreshth and Raechel discuss healthcare and the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

Rebecca, your VP Welfare is joined by Ella and Poppy from the SU's very own advice service to talk all things housing. Today, we are going to be chatting about finding accommodation and signing a contract.

YES! It's Freshers'! In this episode, we've got all the top tips to make sure you have BEST FRESHERS' EVER! Join Shreshth (your VP Societies and Volunteering), Ki (one of our incredible Give it a Go volunteers) Olivia (from our Jobshop), Andy (who works as part of our Student Advice team). They know everything there is to know about Freshers so this one is not to be missed!

In this unmissable podcast students Hannah and Emily share their experience of Welsh Varsity 2022, our annual sporting event against Swansea University and chat to a number of the competitor athletes and spectators.

Join your VP Welfare, Charlotte and BME officer, Ashly in conversation with two of Cardiff University's cherished alumni: Patrick Younge and Taz Jones. The topic for the session is exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in academic environments, but see where the chat takes them! They explore everything, from favourite pizza toppings to representation within the film industry.

Hannah, Gina and Seb talk about celebrating staff and students at Cardiff Uni with the Enriching Student Life Awards and most importantly the best type of food you can get at a sit down meal!

It's Movember so Seb, Rebecca and Chris are talking about men's mental health and sharing some of their thoughts and experiences from uni life.

Rebecca, your Mental Health Officer is joined Ashly your BME Officer and they chat about how they felt after their first Freshers' Week. They chat about homesickness, feeling isolated and how they managed their way through all those big emotions.

In this week's SabbChat episode your hosts are SU President, Hannah Doe, VP Postgraduate, Orla Tarn, VP Sports and Athletic Union President, Megan Somerville and VP Education, Gina Dunn.

This is the first SabbChat with the new Officers who are very excited for what this year has in store, meeting all the new and existing students and sharing their experiences of Freshers' Week. There's a lot to talk about!

The group talk about the Fairs and that there will be something for everyone but how many free pizza slices can be eaten in one day!? Socialising in the SU and making friends for life by joining clubs and societies. Living with new people for the first time and negotiating your way through that. Dealing with first week peaks and of course the troughs like Meg crying in the supermarket in front of her mum during the first shop... :)

Hannah mentions that things will seem overwhelming but put yourself out there, meet people and remember it's always your choice but most importantly have fun! Some important advice on drinking during Freshers' Week and some wise thoughts from Gina at the end about feeling uncomfortable at times but there are people you can talk to like your personal tutor, the Sabbs and the SU's very own Student Advice team ... be weary of using toilet role to blow your nose...! Have a fantastic Freshers' 2021!

SP President: cardiffstudents.com/your-voice/elected-officers/president/21-22
VP Postgraduate: cardiffstudents.com/your-voice/elected-officers/vp-postgraduate/21-22
VP Sports and Athletic Union President: cardiffstudents.com/your-voice/elected-officers/vp-sports/21-22
VP Education: cardiffstudents.com/your-voice/elected-officers/vp-education/21-22
Activities you can get involved with at the SU: cardiffstudents.com/activities
Student Advice: cardiffstudents.com/advice

Cardiff University Men's Football Club are joined by Gareth Davies, team manager and player of Cardiff Blues visually impaired rugby team.

In their third podcast episode, the Cardiff University Men's Football Club discuss mental health, Movember campaigns and male stigmas in football.

In this episode Cardiff University Men's Football club discuss academy processes, neglecting school, rejection and more.