Cardiff Metropolitan University

23/09/2026

Did you find your society at Freshers’ Fayre today? 👀
 
Cyncoed was buzzing today as Cardiff Met Students' Union took over NIAC, bringing together societies, sports clubs and loads of ways to get involved in uni life.
 
From giant tennis rackets and cat robots to spin-to-win prizes and freebies, there was so much happening. We loved seeing you getting stuck in, discovering new societies and meeting new people along the way.
 
Whether you went along knowing exactly what you wanted to join or just fancied a look around, we hope you found something for you. 🚀

21/09/2026

There’s something special about moving-in weekend. 🔑

The first look at your new room, meeting your flatmates and getting your first taste of uni life.

It’s been great welcoming our new students to Cardiff Met and seeing our campuses come to life for the start of a brand-new year.

There’s so much ahead of you, so enjoy every minute, get involved and don’t be afraid to say hello to someone new.

Whether you’ve travelled across Cardiff or across the world to join us, croeso. 🫶

17/09/2026

11/09/2026

European football is coming to Cardiff Met so grab your tickets! ⚽

Our men's U19 football team is set to make its UEFA Youth League debut as the Cardiff Met FC’s youth team host Luxembourg's FC UNA Strassen at Cyncoed Campus on Wednesday, 16 September (7:45pm KO).

After a title-winning 2025/26 campaign, the squad secured their place in the competition in May with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Connah's Quay Nomads in the FA Wales National Academi Development League Play-Off.

Now, they're ready to take on Europe in one of the continent's leading youth football competitions, with the first leg taking place right here in Cardiff.

Get behind the young Archers as they begin their UEFA Youth League journey on home turf.

Tickets in the comments 👇

08/09/2026

This World Cystic Fibrosis Day (8 September), we're highlighting the impact of CF Stories: In Your Own Words.

It’s a Cardiff Met collaboration that’s helping people living with cystic fibrosis share their experiences and communicate more openly with healthcare professionals.

Through a series of online workshops, participants were given the opportunity to tell their stories in their own words, creating powerful digital resources that provide valuable insight into the realities of living with a lifelong condition.

The project brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, people with cystic fibrosis, and Cardiff School of Art & Design illustration graduates who created original artwork to accompany a number of the stories.

At its heart, the project is about empowering people to share their lived experiences, strengthening understanding between patients and clinicians, and demonstrating how storytelling and creative practice can support better healthcare conversations.

One participant said: "Putting my story into words helped me understand how I truly felt about certain moments and gave me a sense of validation that I didn’t realise I needed."

This collaboration shows the power of combining creativity, research, and lived experience to improve healthcare communication and amplify patient voices.

Learn more in the comments 👇

07/09/2026

On Help! I’m Going to Uni: Careers Edition, Holly was joined by Eliza who talked about her decision to stay in her home city of Cardiff for university and the benefits that came with it.

Eliza shares her journey of changing course, building confidence and gaining valuable experience during her time at university. She also reveals how she received a job offer while at Glastonbury!

Now working as a Social Media & Events Coordinator and podcast host at Kilroy Travel, Eliza talks about how her university experience helped shape her career and gave her the confidence to take the next steps.

Cardiff Met’s Help! I’m Going to Uni podcast returns with Careers Edition. This time, we’re talking life after university, with real stories, honest advice, and practical tips from students and graduates figuring out what comes next.

04/09/2026

What helps children thrive when moving from primary to secondary school?

Starting secondary school is a major milestone, and while many children look forward to new opportunities and greater independence, it's also a time of adjustment for both children and parents.

In an article for The Conversation UK, Cardiff Met School of Education and Social Policy academics Dr Rhiannon Packer, Dr Kieran Hodgkin and Dr Adam Pierce explore children's experiences of this important transition, drawing on interviews with Year 6 and Year 7 pupils and wellbeing data from 210 children.

Their research highlights how feeling prepared, building positive relationships and having opportunities to talk openly about concerns can help children navigate the move with confidence.

As families prepare for a new school year, the findings offer valuable insights for parents, educators and school leaders alike.

Read the article in the comments to discover what children themselves say helps make the transition to secondary school easier 👇

02/09/2026

What if you could solve a problem and build a business around it?

Holly speaks with Cardiff Met PGCE Primary graduate Will about going from primary school teacher to education entrepreneur.

After starting as a supply teacher, Will built his confidence and secured a permanent role. But he soon spotted a problem: too much marking and not enough time.

Will explains how he used AI to tackle the problem and went on to build his own education AI business, Redpen AI. He shares practical advice on spotting opportunities, getting experience and turning an idea into a business.

Cardiff Met’s Help! I’m Going to Uni podcast returns with Careers Edition. This time, we’re talking life after university, with real stories, honest advice, and practical tips from students and graduates figuring out what comes next.

Link to episode in comment below.

26/08/2026

How far would you move for your dream job?

Holly speaks with Cardiff Met Dental Technology graduate Ellie about starting her career as a Dental Technician in Liverpool.

She shares how networking at an exhibition led to a LinkedIn connection and a job opportunity.

Ellie explains what it's like working in a fast-paced dental lab, combining digital design with creative skills. She shares practical advice on gaining experience, building a social media portfolio, preparing for interviews and putting yourself out there.

Cardiff Met’s Help! I’m Going to Uni podcast returns with Careers Edition. This time, we’re talking life after university, with real stories, honest advice, and practical tips from students and graduates figuring out what comes next.

Link to episode in comment below.

26/08/2026

Ever wondered why the products you've been thinking about suddenly seem to appear in your feed?

Writing for The Conversation UK, Dr Sharad Gupta, Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Cardiff School of Management, explores how AI is making online advertising more personalised, predictive and persuasive than ever before.

As businesses become increasingly sophisticated in shaping what consumers see and buy, the article examines the hidden influence of AI on our purchasing decisions and why mindfulness could help us take back control.

Read the article in the comments 👇