News / EXCLUSIVE: Senedd Member Criticises ASSL Renovation Plans
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.
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News / University Denies Claims that JP Building Committee Resigned in Protest Over ASSL Renovations
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.
News / University Executives Planning to Strip Out Top Floor of ASSL to Build Giant Seminar Room
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.
News / Tory Senedd Candidate caught replying to ‘Tesla phone’ scams on X
Online replies from a Welsh Conservative politician highlight growing concerns over scams and public figures’ social media use.
News / Culture Wars And Crackdowns, Ash Sarkar in Cardiff
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.
News / Cardiff University reports a £33.4m deficit
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.
News / VP candidates scramble for visibility at Gair Rhydd debate after SU cancels Q&A
Candidates running for Vice President positions at Cardiff University Students’ Union spoke at Gair Rhydd’s debate on the 7th of March.
News / YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm
A fire alarm was activated at approximately midnight last night, Wednesday 18th February, during YOLO at Cardiff Students’ Union.
News / Cardiff University Men’s Cricket Club SUSPENDED Following Misconduct Investigation
Cardiff Students’ Union has suspended the Men’s Cricket Club for the remainder of the current academic year following reports of serious misconduct.
News / Two Teens Charged With Terror Offenses After Allegedly Planning Attack on a Cathays Mosque
Two Welsh 18 year-olds have been jointly charged with terror offences. Rhys Edwards and Talan Vincent appeared in court on the 12th December, accused of plotting terrorist attacks against Jewish and Muslim targets in the Welsh Capital, according to Counter Terrorism Policing Wales (CTPW.)
News / NUS President Slams Tuition Rise For Students in Wales
In late November, the Senedd decided that tuition fees would rise from £9,535 to £9,790 for courses beginning on or after August 1, 2026. This will see students at Welsh universities facing increasingly higher student debt, with the third increase in tuition fees since 2024, which will see tuition fees in Wales go from £9,000 in 2023 to £9,790 in September 2026.
News / UCU Fears Redundancies As 1000 Staff Told Jobs Are At Risk
Cardiff University staff and unions respond to another round of jobs being placed at risk.
