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Cultural appropriation: the real horror by Hannah Priest

alloween is this week, and with it come the outrageous costumes. But is your costume brilliant or offensive? Gair Rhydd discusses whether your costume is a brilliant use of face paint or an inappropriate demoonstration of black-face. 13

The People’s Vote March by Abi Dudbridge

report from one of our students who went on the People’s Vote March. The Brexit unrest is far from over as the 700,000 strong crowd, the largest demonstration surrounding the People’s Vote to date, would 15 suggest.

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Cardiff University: A fall of 25 places for Cardiff. Photo credit: Emma Ogao by Emma Ogao

ardiff University is slipping in university league tables, falling 25 places in The Times Higher Education World Rankings, 16 places in The Guardian University league tables, and 8 places in the QS World Rankings for 2019. Cardiff ’s biggest fall is in The Times Higher Education (THE) World Rankings, where the university fell from 162nd in the world to 187th in the world - a 25 position drop that has landed it in joint place with the KTH Institute of Technology. Commenting on the University’s new ranking, a Cardiff University spokesperson said: “Our result in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings is a little disappointing”. “However, league tables should always be treated with a level of caution. We do not allow ourselves to be

driven by them, but it’s important to understand how we fare” As one of the most watched university league tables in the world, The Times uses powerful indicators such as teaching, research, international outlook and industry outcome to analyse over 1200 higher education institutions and “reveal the most powerful university brands globally”. This year, Oxford and Cambridge University take positions one and two respectively. An emerging trend however is that several British Universities are slipping down the rankings, quickly being overtaken by their American and Asian counterparts. Phil Baty, THE’s editorial director of global rankings, describes this trend as “worrying”, noting that “the damage could be significant” if UK universities continue to descend in the league tables. “The UK has some of the most

prestigious universities in the world, admired across continents” adds Baty, “But their status is in no way guaranteed. “This should give pause for serious thought as the country seeks to champion its status as ‘global Britain’ in a post-Brexit world.” Despite the plummet, Cardiff University has managed to see an increase in applicants, as well as an increase in the number of full time students enrolled. This rise in intake strongly suggests that Cardiff University still remains a popular choice amongst both overseas and domestic students. Cardiff University also fell 16 spots in The Guardian League table, which is heavily centred around student satisfaction. Although only a small decline in points, this hints at a potential growing dissatisfaction within the student body over the course of the last academic year.

by Imogen Killner

“Our recently published five-year strategy gives a clear commitment to be a top 100 university in the world and the top 20 in the UK. This is an ambitious and exacting standard, and we remain fully focused and committed to achieving this” said a Cardiff University spokesperson. Results of this strategy can already be seen with the Cardiff School of Music being ranked 7th place in The Times Good University Guide 2019. This is the highest position the school has held in recent years. The school also scored a whopping student satisfaction rate of 98 percent in The National Student Survey, and an unbeatable employment rate of 100 percent for 2017 graduates. Cardiff University says it remains “fully focussed” and “committed” to gaining back its position in the world rankings, stating that “It’s crucial that Wales has a University ranked amongst the world’s best”.

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The legalisation of the psychoactive plant in Canada will prove interesting to follow

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Cannabis goes legal: Canada’s law change will shape regualtion of the different strains of cannabis. Source: Wesley Gibbs (via unsplash)

ecreationally used for nearly 3,000 years since the realisation of its narcotic qualities by the Zoroastrians, cannabis has just been legalised in Canada. A bold move from Trudeau’s government, and one that the rest of the world will be watching closely, the legalisation of this psychedelic plant has long been wrought with emotional arguments from both sides. With Canada’s bold legalisation, the effects and enforcement of this change will be one to watch. With similar movements towards legalisation in some US states, the Netherlands, Portugal and Uruguay, it seems that the world is waking up from its paranoid treatment of cannabis consumption as a law enforcement issue, as opposed to one of regulation. For those concerned over police resources and prison capacity, Canada will arguably have freed up

some space. However, policing in general has notoriously been varied although police officers are generally less concerned in catching someone smoking a joint rather than breaking into a house. The UK has seen cannabis’ status vary from Class B to Class C, and back to Class B in 2009. Whilst illegal to possess, grow, distribute and sell, a ‘cannabis warning’ will be issued for small quantities found to be for personal use, that does not show up on a DBS check. With cannabis having experienced significant changes - including the cross breeding between indica and sativa plants, and the emergence of synthetic cannabinoids - Canada’s legalisation of the plant will prove interesting in terms of regulation. What is important to note is that many potentially harmful substances such as tobacco and alcohol are legal but regulated.

By being held to stricter licencing, labelling and testing for factors such as purity and THC strength (the chemical compound responsible for the plant’s psychoactive ability), cannabis will be held up to a higher, and more transparent safety standard. With current strains of cannabis containing higher THC levels than was available for the hippies of the 60s, legalisation of the substance will lead to further medical research into the effects of cannabis on the human brain. Asides from the immediate effect of relaxing muscles and minds, generally, cannabis is not good for you (with the exception of its medical use to treat Multiple Sclerosis). Then again, overeating, drinking alcohol in excess and smoking a pack of cigarettes a day are all pretty damaging things to be doing. Arguably, all consumption

of legal but harmful products pose some risk. It is with the legalisation of cannabis in Canada that more can now be done to understand the way it affects our brains. The war on cannabis has never been that effective, and has only served to push it towards an underground trade of crime, people smuggling, money laundering and drug cartels. Now, Canada have the ability to produce quality-controlled, reliable products with clear strain labelling, free from the exploitation of people and mechanisms of suffering. It will be interesting to watch from afar as Canada handles the changeover from criminal to casual use. Leading a new approach will at least serve as a practical demonstration of other ways to manage the consumption and increase the safety of this psychoactive plant.

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make it difficult for intruders to enter and steal or damage University property, they also make the library exclusive to journalism students with swipe access. Despite increased security, there has been a recent bike theft from the racks outside 2 Central Square, and a wheel was also stolen from another

bike. A spokesperson from South Wales Police said: “we had a report of a bike being stolen sometime between 9.00am and 1.00pm on October 16. The white, woman’s road bike with purple text, was stolen from the bike racks along with its lock. Officers are working with the British Transport Police and examining CCTV in order

to identify the person responsible.” With hundreds of members from the general public walking past the building every day, students should be taking extra precautions to ensure their property is safe. The University Security Centre on Park Place sells discounted D-locks to all students and staff.

Saudi Arabian journalist murdered in Istanbul consulate

Jamal Khashoggi was one of 45 journalists who were killed this year by Sharon Gomez

he Saudi Arabian government has officially announced that veteran journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. This statement comes on October 19, after more than two weeks of consistent denials that Khashoggi was harmed. Information on the cause of death has been conflicting, with some alleging a quick strangulation while others a ‘planned’ and ‘brutal’ murder by a team of Saudi agents. Unconfirmed reports say the cut-up remains of Khashoggi were found in the garden of the Saudi consul general’s home in Istanbul on October 23. His face was said to have been disfigured. Khashoggi, a prominent Saudi dissident, entered the consulate on October 2 to obtain documents in order to marry his Turkish fiancée Hatice Cengiz. Cengiz spent 11 hours wait-

ing for him outside the consulate, but he never re-emerged. Turkey has put her under 24-hour police protection amid growing concerns for her safety. President Erdogan of Turkey called the “savage” killing a “political murder” and, in doing so, challenges the official Saudi account of the matter that occurred in his country. He also stated that he would call King Salman of Saudi Arabia and ask that the case be tried in Istanbul rather than in Saudi Arabia. Unfortunately, stories like Khashoggi’s are not unheard of. To exemplify this, 1324 journalists were killed between 1992 and 2018. Of these, 849 journalists were murdered (this excludes death during combat or while on dangerous assignment). The highest figure was in 2009, with 76 killed. The lowest that this figure has been in the given time frame was in 2002, with 21 journalists having been killed

Jamal Khashoggi: The dissident Saudi journalist murdered in Saudi Arabia’s Istanbul consulate. (Source: Wikimedia) that year. So far in 2018, 45 journalists, including Khashoggi, have been killed. Afghanistan, Mexico, Iraq, Syria, and the Philippines were the five most

dangerous countries for journalists in 2017, according to data compiled by Cardiff ’s School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.

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New home: Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture moved to its new location in 2 Central Square this autumn. Source: Emma Videan

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ardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture has recently had ‘the largest campus upgrade of a generation’ with its £260m move to 2 Central Square. Despite its further distance from the main campus, the new location gives students access to more advanced educational facilities and better links within the journalism industry. Being in the centre of Cardiff has perks, such as being next to the new BBC Cymru headquarters. However, there are also disadvantages, as it is placed right in the centre of busy public traffic with the train station on one side, and business buildings and shops on the other. In addition, the building opens at 8.00am and closes at 6.00pm, which is earlier than most other University buildings. Because JOMEC students will be spending a lot of time in the school’s new lecture rooms, recording studios and library, it is important to be aware of the building’s safety precautions. The new building implements extensive safety measures, with card scanners at every door and elevator. At the start of the year, all journalism students had to have their cards verified to use the security card pads that are littered around the building. Therefore, this makes it difficult for non-JOMEC students to get anywhere further than the lobby of the building. Although the security measures

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Removal of Severn Bridge tolls may need Cardiff’s increase in M4 relief road to support traffic well-priced A Welsh Labour MP is concerned the removal of the tolls could result in properties attract London increased pressure on the route by Gee Harland buyers lun Cairns, Secretary of State by Jess Warren

efore the financial crash, Cardiff had previously seen property developments across the city, and ten years on from the market dip, more developments have begun, and more are being planned. The Brickworks is a development of 100 apartments in South Central Cardiff that are due to be completed in March 2019, and went on the market in October 2017. The Bayscape development in Cardiff Bay has already sold 50% of the apartments. A one-bedroom flat in The Brickworks will start at £147,500, with penthouse apartments reaching £525,000. At Bayscape. Penthouses are priced as high as £750,000. But the planned developments across the city are set to dwarf those already existing. The Financial Times reported that a mixed-site containing 1,000 apartments and a university campus is in the initial stages of preparation. This plan would transform the 14-acre site containing Brains Brewery into something unrecognisable. With apartments shooting up across the city, the question arises as to who’s buying them. Half of Savills’ buyers in Cardiff come from outside the city, with an estimated 30% relocating from London. With price being such a key factor, the average ‘prime price’, that is the top 10% of the property market in Cardiff costs £270 per square foot, compared to London at £1,174. Foreign interest is not as high, with international buyers accounting for less that 5% of sales. First-time buyers make up a quarter of the Cardiff market with approximately half of them receiving financial aid from their parents to some degree. The increase in Welsh Land Transaction Tax now means that househunters in Wales must pay 7.5% tax on homes values between £400,000 and £750,000, whereas in England, that tax is still at 5%. Property prices in Cardiff have been on the gradual increase since 2013, but are still marked considerably lower than the rest of the UK.

Property developments everywhere: London buyers take up 30% of property purchases in Cardiff. Source: Luke van Zyl (via unsplash)

for Wales, announced the Severn Bridge Tolls will be removed by Monday, December 17, as an “early Christmas Present”. It is estimated to save frequent commuters around £1500 per year, as well as bringing Wales a £100m economic boost. A stronger and better-connected Wales was promised by Cairn; however the removal of the tolls has come under much speculation in terms of the M4 relief road. Though the Welsh Government have always supported the idea of a building an M4 relief road, no action has been taken thus far. However, it has come to light that the road may be built by 2020, as a study, released under the Freedom of Information Act, suggested that traffic will increase to more than 24 million vehicles with the removal of the tolls, from the current 18 million. The M4 relief road has always needed to be built, with traffic between the Severn Bridge and Newport being chaotic and sometimes dangerous. Many Newport residents complain about the difficultly and unpredictability of using the M4. Due to this fact, Lee Waters, an

Severn Bridge: There are concerns that the tolls were scrapped to prompt the Welsh Government to build the proposed M4 relief road. Source: Wikimedia Commons opponent of the M4 relief road, complains that the removal of the Severn Bridge tolls has been a method to force the Welsh government into

building the road. Cairns has responded to say that this is not the case and he hopes the government will “get on” and build

the road. He concludes by saying that this road should truly demonstrate that Wales is open for business.

Challenges ahead for electric vehicles as environmental solution

Plans for electric vehicles are on the rise with the UK government plan to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040 by Matt Tomlin

ith the UK government wanting to ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040, there is increasing discussion about plans for electric vehicles in Wales and the rest of the UK. Last week, the government’s target to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040 came under fire by MPs who claimed the target to be too far in the future. Many were saying that the ban should become fully effective by 2032 instead. The concerns come as climate change has been a significant topic in the news recently, with scientists warning that a 2C average global temperature rise and related global warming catastrophe can only be avoided within the next 11 years. As well as this, air pollution in British towns and cities is being cited as a major health problem, with exceeding the level of pollution permitted under EU law, costing the country thousands of deaths and avoidable costs in healthcare each year. In Wales, Cardiff, Swansea and Port Talbot have been found to possess high levels of air pollution. A

road in Caerphilly is also under threat of demolition with high air pollution caused by traffic supposedly making it unsafe to live on. There is also the need for Wales to be host to higher numbers of electric vehicles and their necessary charging points which are of note in debates about both climate change and air pollution. According to Nia Griffith, Labour MP for Llanelli, the National Trust have already set a good example in Wales by putting charging points in their public car parking sites. She suggests that more public places should be encouraged to do so. It isn’t only Griffith who believes this to be the way forward for transport in Wales. A report recently emerged suggesting that across the UK 3 million more public charging points for electric vehicles would need to be installed in public places such as motorway service stations and supermarkets over the coming decades to meet demand. This is due to only 60% of UK homes being currently viable for the installation of domestic charging

points for electric vehicles. With a climate catastrophe and the continuation of the negative health effects of air pollution appearing to be increasingly plausible threats in

an era of little and delayed action, increased UK government participation and funding of electric vehicles, would be a necessary solution to part of the problem.

Port Talbot: One of the places in South Wales with legally concerning levels of air pollution. Source: Chris Shaw, Geograph

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Amnesty International’s pursuit of a fairer and friendlier Twitter AI’s President introduces us to their new #ToxicTwitter campaign by Cameron Rose

ardiff University Amnesty International Society have launched our #ToxicTwitter campaign to raise awareness of and challenge the growing trend of online abuse directed towards women and trans people on Twitter. Amnesty’s survey of more than 1,000 British women between March 14-15 2018 showed that only 9% of British women think Twitter is doing enough to stop violence and abuse against women. 78% of British women who expressed an opinion don’t think Twitter is a place they can share their opinion without receiving violence or abuse. A UK journalist told Amnesty that of 100 abusive tweets she reported, Twiter removed only two. Women told Amnesty how Twitter said, on numerous occasions, that the contents of reported tweets ‘did not breach Twitter’s community standards’. Amnesty’s report concludes that Twitter fails to let users know how it interprets and enforces its policies or how it trains content moderators to respond to reports of abuse, and threats of violence. Twitter’s response to abuse is inconsistently enforced. Sometimes reports of abuse are not responded to at all and the content stays on the platform despite violating the rules.

All this has led to women and trans people being intimidated into silence and self-censorship, which starkly contrasts with Twitter’s image of being a place for freedom of speech and expression. Kate Allen. Director of Amnesty

under attack. Recently we’ve seen a great wave of solidarity and activism from women around the world, and social media platforms have an important role in movements like #MeToo. But women must be able to speak out without fear of violence and abuse.

Toxic Twitter: The campaign hopes to make Twitter a better place for women and trans people. (Source: Amnesty International) International UK, said about the findings that “For far too long Twitter has been a space where women can too easily be confronted with death or rape threats, and where their genders, ethnicities and sexual orientations are

“…despite repeated promises, Twitter is failing to do enough to stop them. Twitter must take concrete steps to address and prevent violence and abuse against women on its platform, otherwise its claim to

be on women’s side is meaningless.” The report outlines concrete recommendations for Twitter to become a safer and less toxic place for women. These include: • Publicly sharing meaningful information about the nature and levels of violence and abuse against women, and how the platform responds to it; • Improving reporting mechanisms to ensure consistent application and better response to complaints of violence and abuse; • Providing more clarity about how Twitter interprets and identifies violence and abuse on the platform, and how the company handles reports of such abuse; • Undertaking more proactive measures in educating users and raising awareness about security and privacy features on the platform (Full recommendations at: https ://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/research/2018/03/online-violence-against-women-chapter-8/) Our society is encouraging people to change their Twitter profiles to the ‘Toxic bird’ logo and retweet our #ToxicTwitter tweet @AmnestyCU and to sign our cards with our demands that will be sent to Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey. We will be setting up a stall at the SU during the week.

Have you ever considered opera? If not, this is why you should... with Cardiff’s Operatic Society byAndrea Gaini

s kids growing up in Britain, I dare you to find someone that has never, ever, been in a play, even with a simple role as a tree in the background. Coming to university, however, is all about trying new things that you wouldn’t even imagine doing. So why not try Opera? As scary as it might sound, Cardiff University’s Operatic Society might well be the very thing for you. Mixing singing and a bit of acting with a lot of socials and fun people, the Operatic Society is the perfect match for anyone who’s into music and having a good time. Every year, the society puts on a production of a famous opera where their members can take part and give it a go,

a chance for all students to feel what it’s like to be an operatic singer, without too much pressure. This year the society, with the help of the Music Department, has decided to go all out and put on a production of the amazing Carmen by Bizet. “Every year the whole team has upped their game and our upcoming production of Bizet’s Carmen will undoubtedly push us yet again.” says artistic director Alice Florence Lintern, when asked about her society’s decision to produce this challenging, yet amazing opera. The experienced Rosie Howarth will be the musical director for this production. After last year’s success conducting Acis and Galatea, Rosie has been confirmed in the role and in her enthusiasm, she expressed that she is “really excited to be conducting Carmen for CUOS this year. It is a very ambitious project and it will be a lot of hard work, but Carmen is a fantastic piece with lots of famous tunes. We’ve got a great team and cast who will make the performances a lot of fun!”. The society is just about to announce the cast of main roles after a long process of auditions, but it’s still recruiting chorus members. This does not require any audition, just a lot of passion and willingness to try something beautiful. If you’d like to take part to the society feel free to get in touch at OperaticSociety@cardiff.ac.uk.

A colourful performance: CU’s Operatic Society during a performance of Acis and Galatea. (Source: Operatic Society)

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Your Guide to Cardiff this week

Sporting Saturday and a week of Halloween celebrations by Ashley Boyle

he Halloween themed events continue this week both on campus and off. Several societies have their own spooky socials organised throughout the week, including the Psychology Society’s Halloween party and the Anime Society’s pumpkin carving event followed by the Sci-Fi and Fantasy Society’s trip to Cineworld to watch a special screening of Evil Dead. As October closes, the Day of the Dead festivities begin. The Latin-American society are hosting two events this week, celebrating the Mexican Dia de los Muertos at Kapu and I Want to Ride my Bike. The first event is a salsa dance class, followed by a chance to sample a series of tequila based cocktails, and will continue into the night with resident Mexican DJ Jake Gabai. The best part is it’s free to attend. Their second event gives those attending the opportunity to reflect and retell stories of lost

loved ones around a traditional altar. There’ll also be a screening of the Disney Pixar film Coco, hot chocolate and lots of Mexican music. Off campus, Pedal Power have a Halloween Lush-cious Potion Making event, where everyone creates and takes home their own spooky soapy gifts from Lush. VIVA have another trip this week, heading to Nottingham, home of the famous outlaw Robin Hood, for another themed tour. Saturday is set to be a busy day of sport. Cardiff City kick off the first of the sports fixtures against Leicester City Football Club at home, followed by Wales, who are set to take on Scotland in the first match of the Autumn International rugby season. In the evening, the Motorpoint Arena will house wrestling in the form of the WWE Live 2018 event and at the Ice Arena Wales, Cardiff Devils play Coventry Blaze.

The Student Sleepout

Could you cope sleeping rough in cold Cardiff for a night? by Cerian Jones

he number of homeless people in Wales continues to rise every year. A BBC article from February states that an overnight count from November 2017 showed there were 188 individuals on the streets in Cardiff - a 25% increase since 2016. Homelessness has always been an issue in Cardiff, and Welsh government figures show that Cardiff has the most rough sleepers in Wales. Every year the Student’s Union organise the Student Sleepout, where volunteers raise money to aid homeless people, especially young people. According to Cardiff Volunteering - over 4,000 young people in Wales have been classified as homeless within the last 18 months. On the November 1 this year, CU volunteers (you could be one, there’s still time to sign up) will spend a night sleeping rough outside the SU. Each brave volunteer is asked for a donation of £10 (which also covers a t-shirt as well as breakfast), and to aim to fundraise £20 to go towards supporting the local projects that Cardiff Volunteering work with.

“As individuals we can’t build houses, we can’t end poverty, but an opportunity like this to help is fantastic. If you’ve got a sleeping bag and the willpower to get out there and make a change - this is for you.”

Most of us will have felt how cold the city gets at night (and that’s with alcohol in our system) and we’ve seen, and more than likely spoken to and given money to the homeless. Cardiff - like most big cities - is dangerous and scary at night. Imagining yourself with no phone, no money, no home, and no help is a scary thought. And according to interviews with homeless people, hostels aren’t much safer than the street, as they attract drug dealers and can be more of a hindrance than a sanctuary. As individuals we can’t build houses, we can’t end poverty, but an opportunity to help like this is fantastic. If you’ve got a sleeping bag and the will to get out there and make a change, then this is for you.

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700,000 yn galw am ‘Bleidlais i’r Bobl’ yn Llundain gan Wiliam Rees

dydd Sadwrn 20 Hydref, gwelwyd yr ail brotest fwyaf erioed yn hanes y Deyrnas Unedig, a hynny ers y brotest i wrthwynebu’r rhyfel yn erbyn Iraq, wrth i 700,000 o bobl orymdeithio drwy’r strydoedd yn galw am ‘Bleidlais i’r Bobl’ ar gytundeb Brexit terfynol Theresa May. Mae’n debyg y gwnaeth hyd at 15 bws gludo protestwyr o bob cwr o Gymru, gyda channoedd mwy yn cyrraedd ar y trên. Llwyddodd yr orymdaith i gwmpasu’r bwrdd monopoli fel petai: o Park Lane, hyd Pall Mall, Sgwâr Trafalgar, heibio Whitehall cyn gorffen yn Sgwâr y Senedd, lle cynhaliwyd rali fawr gydag amrywiaeth eang o siaradwyr nodedig. Yn eu plith, oedd Chuka Umunna AS, Anna Soubry AS, Delia Smith, Deborah Meaden yn ogystal â nifer o bobl ifanc o bob rhan o Brydain. Yn cynrychioli Cymru oedd cyn-Lywydd Undeb Myfyrwyr Cymru Carmen Ria Smith. Mewn araith i’r dorf oedd wedi ymgynnull, dywedodd y byddai Brexit yn “effeithio fwyaf ar y lleiaf breintiedig yn ein cymdeithas” a bod “democratiaeth yn golygu nad oes angen inni dderbyn gweledigaeth Jacob Rees Mogg a Boris Johnson, ac felly rhaid ymladd am ddyfodol gwell, trwch y gymdeithas”. Cyn yr orymdaith dim ond tua 100,000 oedd yn ddisgwyliedig i orymdeithio yn ôl trefnwyr y digwyddiad, ond ar y dydd gwnaeth saith gwaith y rhag-

YN Y LLUN: Llun o gefnogwyr Plaid Cymru yn Park Lane ar ddechrau’r orymdaith (Tarddiad: Wiliam Rees) fynegiad ymddangos, gan ddod a chanol Llundain i stop. Ni chafodd rhai pobl y cyfle i orymdeithio o gwbl o ganlyniad i’r nifer wnaeth droi allan, gyda miloedd yn sefyll yn stond ar Park Lane gan fod y llwybr tuag at y rali wedi ei lenwi. Dywedodd un o’r gorymdeithwyr wrth Golwg360, y Cynghorydd Plaid Cymru o Lanrwst, Aaron Wynne, a wnaeth drefnu bws o’r Gogledd i dros 50 o aelodau Plaid Cymru, ei fod yn pro-

testio “oherwydd fy mod eisiau dangos i San Steffan fod gan y bobl hawl i roi eu sêl bendith ar unrhyw ddêl.” Mewn datganiad i’r wasg cyn yr orymdaith dywedodd llefarydd Downing Street ei fod yn derbyn fod gan y cyhoedd yr hawl i leisio’i barn ond fod Theresa May wedi datgan yn blwmp ac yn blaen ei safbwynt hithau ar ail refferendwm. Er hyn, mae’r rhaniadau amlwg sydd o fewn y Llywodraeth a’r

Blaid Lafur yn dangos nad oes modd dod i gytundeb ar unrhyw ddêl, heb sôn am Frexit caled neu feddal. Wrth i’r cyfnod negodi ddirwyn i ben fis Mawrth 2019, mae nifer cynyddol o Aelodau Seneddol yn dod i’r farn mai’r unig ffordd i ddatrys y sefyllfa yw trwy roi’r bleidlais unwaith eto i’r bobl. Amser a ddengys felly os fydd y Llywodraeth, yn y pendraw, yn ystyried troi at y bobl unwaith eto ar y ddêl derfynol.

Barn y bobl: Cyfrifoldeb moesol i weithredu os yn dyst i hiliaeth? Gyda fideo wedi ei ryddhau ar-lein o ddyn yn gwneud sylwadau hiliol ar awyren, Taf-od sy’n gofyn i fyfyrwyr Caerdydd os oes gan bobl gyfrifoldeb moesol i ymyrryd mewn sefyllfa o’r fath.

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Yn fy marn i, dylai pobl ymyrryd os maen nhw’n clywed sylwadau hiliol yn cael eu gwneud i rywun arall. Mewn unrhyw ddadl ni ddylai sylwadau hiliol, neu ragfarnllyd mewn unrhyw ffordd gael eu gwneud achos maent yn ffiaidd a does dim angen sôn am y pethau yna. Pe fyddem yn clywed rhywun yn ymosod ar berson arall gan ddweud geiriau hiliol iddyn nhw, byddem yn sefyll lan am y person sy’n cael ei dargedu, neu ei thargedu. Ni ddylai’r boblogaeth fod ar yr ochr hiliol.

Rwy’n credu fod dyletswydd foesol ar bobl i ymyrryd mewn sefyllfa lle mae rhywun yn bod yn hiliol at berson arall, ond ni ddylent roi eu hunain mewn sefyllfa beryglus. Bydd hiliaeth yn diflannu ond trwy addysgu ieuenctid, nid addysgu oedolion. Yn bersonol, mae’n dibynnu ar y sefyllfa ynglŷn â diogelwch pe fyddem yn ymyrryd. Pe bai’r digwyddiad hiliol wedi cwpla, byddem yn dueddol o ofyn yr unigolyn hiliol am ei safbwynt. Os oedd yr hiliaeth yn parhau, byddem yn fwy tebygol o ffilmio’r digwyddiad a ffonio’r heddlu.

Mae hiliaeth dal i fod yn broblem ddominyddol yn ein cymdeithas. Fel y dyn yn y fideo mae’n bwysig i ddangos i bobl hiliol, nid oes lle iddyn nhw yn ein cymuned. Yn 2017, roedd 78% o droseddau casineb yn rhai hiliol (yng Nghymru), ond mae’n anodd darganfod faint o’r rhain gafodd eu tarfu gan rywun yn ymyrryd. Er mwyn cael gwared ar hiliaeth, rhaid i ni fel cymuned fod yn ddigon dewr i siarad allan neu ymyrryd os ydym yn wynebu hiliaeth yn ein bywydau dyddiol.

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Dros hanner can mlynedd yn ddiweddarach, cofiwn Aberfan gan Jacob Morris

um deg dau mlynedd yn ddiweddarach ac mae Trychineb Aberfan yn fyw o hyd yng nghof y genedl. Yn ddi-os un o ddigwyddiadau tristaf yn hanes Cymru a lwyddodd i ysgwyd pobl Prydain a thu hwnt pan gipiwyd 144 o fywydau: 28 yn oedolion, ac 116 yn blant. Dydd Llun, 22 Hydref, fe gofiodd Cymru am y sawl fu farw yn Aberfan, pentref yng nghrombil y bwrlwm diwydiannol yng nghymoedd De Cymru. Am 9:13yb ar 21ain o Hydref 1966, fe lithrodd tomen anferth lo o Dip Rhif Saith ar bentref Aberfan gan lyncu Ysgol Pantglas oedd wrth droed Mynydd Merthyr. Wedi’r plant ddychwelyd o’r gwasanaeth boreol fe darfwyd y llithriad glo ar eu diwrnod o waith a throi’n gyflafan angheuol. Digwyddiad ysgytwol na welwyd ei debyg erioed yn hanes Cymru, ac mae lluniau’r erchylltra’n ddigon i’n sobri hyd heddiw. I nifer o drigolion mae’r hyn a ddigwyddodd y bore hwnnw o hyd yn gysgod dros y cwm. Mae Marion Raymond, a fu’n athrawes yn ysgol gyfagos Abercanaid, yn cofio clywed am sain ‘anghyffredin’ ceir heddlu yn gwibio heibio. Dywedodd wrth Taf-od y gwnaeth y gogyddes yn yr ysgol dderbyn ‘galwad ffôn wrth gyd-weithwraig gyfagos yn dweud fod y domen lo enfawr y tu ôl i Ysgol Aberfan yn symud a bod rhan ohoni wedi symud i iard yr ysgol’. Bu Mrs Raymond yn ‘arllwys cwpanau o de, darparu geiriau o anogaeth a chysur tra roeddwn yn aros yn bryderus am newyddion o oroeswyr’. Yn sgil y trasiedi sefydlwyd Cronfa Drychineb Aberfan gan Faer Mer-

YN Y LLUN: Beddau’r rhai a gollwodd eu bywydau yn nhrasiedi Aberfan. (Tarddiad: Cloudsurfer_UK, drwy Flickr) thyr Tudful a denodd cyfraniadau ariannol o bedwar ban y byd. Drwy sefydlu neuadd gymunedol yn ogystal â sicrhau gwyliau i’r pentrefwyr; fe sicrhaodd y cyfraniadau hael hyn gymorth i’r sawl oedd yn galaru wedi iddynt golli plant ac anwyliaid. Ond beth oedd ymateb llywodraeth y cyfnod? Hyd heddiw mai cynifer o bobl yn hallt ei beirniadaeth ar ymateb Llywodraeth Lafur, Harold Wilson. Mynegodd y Prif Weinidog y

dylid clustnodi peth o’r arian a godwyd gan y gronfa i dalu am symud y domen i’r neilltu. Dros hanner can mlynedd yn ddiweddarach, ac mae’r ddadl yn parhau i godi gwrychyn yng Nghymru. Dywedodd Huw Edwards dros Drydar ’The tragedy of Aberfan was caused by incompetence, negligence and arrogance. The community was then treated by those in authority. It was deeply shaming – and we

should never forget. Nac anghofiwn amdanynt’. Ymhellach, ystyriwyd trydariad ar gyfrif BBC Wales yn ansensitif gan rai, gan ddisgrifio’r trychineb yn ‘gamgymeriad’. Bellach mae yna fynwent goffa lle claddwyd y sawl a gollwyd ar y bore hwnnw ac yn flynyddol y mae ysgolion hyd a lled Cymru yn dod i gofio a thalu teyrnged. Yn 2016, nodwyd pum deg mlynedd ers y trychineb ac fe gyfansoddwyd ‘Cantata Memoria

– For the children’ gan Karl Jenkins a Mererid Hopwood. Yn ogystal, fe aeth dîm pêl -droed Cymru i ddysgu ac i gofio. Erbyn heddiw mae llethrau Aberfan yn wyrdd, ond mae’r fro yn dal i gofio am y bore du hwnnw. Dyma un o drychinebau sy’n graith yng nghof y Cymry, a heb os yn drasiedi fydd yn aros yng nghof trigolion Aberfan am genedlaethau i ddod.

Yn Trafod yr wythnos hon... Abbie Phillips 1. Pwy wyt ti a beth wyt ti’n astudio? Abbie ‘dw i a ‘dw i’n astudio’r Gymraeg (newydd ddechrau fy mlwyddyn olaf!).

Beth ydy ymlacio?! ‘Dw i’n ceisio ymlacio yn y nos gan dreulio amser gyda ffrindiau, gwylio teledu a darllen ond mae wastad yn arwain at gysgu!

2. Beth yw dy hoff le yng Nghaerdydd?

6. Pwy oeddet ti’n ffansio pan oeddet ti’n iau?

Heol Casnewydd. Mae cymaint o siopau gwych yno fel the Range, Home Bargains, B&M. perffaith i fyfyrwyr!

3. Beth oedd dy air cyntaf? ‘Dad’, fel babi. Ond ‘ty bach’ yn y Gymraeg.

4. Pa seleb fyddet ti’n gwahodd am swper? Harry Styles. byddai’n gallu canu wrth imi goginio iddo fe.

5. Beth wyt ti’n gwneud i ymlacio?

Billie Piper am byth!

7. Beth yw dy hoff ffilm? Mamma Mia neu Mean Girls - hoff iawn o ‘chick flick’.

8. Prosecco neu champagne? Pam?

Es i i sŵ Caeredin mis diwethaf gyda fy nghariad. Fel anrheg ar gyfer ei benblwydd, prynais docyn i ymweld a’r pengwiniaid a rhoi pysgod iddyn nhw. Gwnes i gwrdd a’r pengwin gorau yn y byd o’r enw Betty.

13. Oes gen ti ‘claim to fame’?

10. Oes gennyt unrhyw arferion drwg?

Mae Peter Andre yn dilyn fi ar Trydar a ‘dyn ni’n ffrindiau ar Facebook hefyd.

Cysgu gormod. ‘Dw i’n gallu cysgu trwy’r prynhawn a ‘dw i eisiau mynd ‘nol i’r gwely erbyn naw neu ddeg o’r gloch.

14. Disgrifia dy hun mewn tri gair.

11. Beth fyddai dy leoliad gwyliau ddelfrydol?

‘Dw i’n casau’r ddau ac yn dewis Malibu bob tro.

DisneyWorld yn Fflorida! Neu rhyw ynys unig heb bobl eraill, er mwyn dianc o’r byd.

9. Beth yw’r diwrnod gorau iti ei gael erioed?

12. Pa ffrwyth sy’n disgrifio dy bersonoliaeth orau? Kiwi - rhyfedd i ddechrau, ond melys a chyffrous tu mewn.

Doniol, uchelgeisiol a hapus.

15. Pwy fydd yn Trafod gyda’r Taf-od yr wythnos nesaf? Carys Boots.

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Cyfle i garfan Gatland arbrofi a magu profiad

gan Sion Ford

mhen rhai diwrnodau bydd gemau rhyngwladol yr Hydref yn dechrau ar gyfer tîm Warren Gatland, ac wrth iddynt geisio parhau i adeiladu a pharatoi ar gyfer Cwpan y Byd yn 2019, edrychwn ar obeithion Cymru yn ogystal â’r heriau sy’n aros amdanynt. Mae’r misoedd diwethaf wedi dynodi cyfnod defnyddiol i oruchwylwyr Cymru. Yn ystod y Chwe Gwlad, darganfyddodd Gatland y gall chwaraewyr a oedd yn hynod brofiadol yn eu cynghreiriau, ond heb eu profi ar y llwyfan flaenaf, gamu i’r adwy ar lwyfan rygbi rhyngwladol. Yn ystod yr haf, cawsom ymgyrch lwyddiannus tu hwnt yn erbyn yr Ariannin, felly mae ‘na beth momentwm gan Gymru’n barod. Yn aros am y Cymry yn ystod yr Hydref yw’r Alban, Awstralia, Tonga, a De Affrica. Gall bob gêm achosi problemau i Gatland a’i dîm - ystyriwch y trawsnewidiad a welsom i Awstralia a De Affrica yn ystod y Bencampwriaeth Rygbi’n ddiweddar. Er collodd Awstralia y rhan fwyaf

YN Y LLUN: Stadiwm y Principality (Tarddiad: Alan drwy Flickr)

o’i gemau, dangoson nhw pa mor beryglus y gallant fod, yn enwedig gyda’u perfformiad pwrpasol yn erbyn yr Ariannin. Os mae ‘na gyfnod amserol i’w chwarae, yna, nawr ydyw yn bendant, ac yn sicr bydd Warren Gatland yn eiddgar i wella ei ystadegau yn erbyn timau hemisffer y de.

Yn sicr bydd Warren Gatland yn eiddgar i wella ei ystadegau yn erbyn timau hemisffer y de. O dan gapteniaeth Sia Kolisi ac arweiniad Rassie Erasmus, mae De Affrica wedi newid yn gyfan gwbl o’r tîm a gwelwyd yn ystod yr haf. Ym mhob gêm yn ystod y Bencampwriaeth Rygbi, dangosodd tîm Erasmus yr elfennau

corfforol sydd wedi bod yn agwedd hanfodol o hunaniaeth y Springboks yn hanesyddol. Bydd angen i flaenwyr Cymru ymrwymo’n llwyr i’r her gorfforol trwy gydol y gêm, yn ogystal â phlismona Faf de Klerk.

Bydd angen i flaenwyr Cymru ymrwymo’n llwyr i’r her gorfforol trwy gydol y gêm, yn ogystal â phlismona Faf de Klerk. Mae rhai yn cwestiynu pwysigrwydd y gemau sydd ar y gweill, ac yn ôl Sam Warburton, siawns ydyw i weld sut bydd y chwaraewyr yn ymdopi gyda’r amgylchedd rhyngwladol. Wrth ystyried hynny, mae’n anodd gweld sut byddai’r gêm yn erbyn Tonga’n cael ei defnyddio, gan eithrio datblygu profiad y garfan.

Y gêm fwyaf diddorol yw’r un yn erbyn ein hen gyfeillion Celtaidd, yr Albanwyr. Dyma yw’r tro cyntaf i’r ddau dîm chwarae yn erbyn ei gilydd yn ystod yr Hydref, ac i fod yn onest mae’r penderfyniad i chwarae’r Alban yn gyntaf yn un glyfar. Bydd y ddau dîm yn awyddus i herio’i gilydd, ond hefyd byddant yn defnyddio’r cyfle yma i brofi systemau newydd heb y pwysau sy’n deillio o chwarae rygbi mewn pencampwriaeth. Yn wir, dyna yw prif amcan Warren Gatland yr ymgyrch hydrefol yma: adeiladu carfan ddofn a cheisio profi systemau newydd o dan amodau cymharol ddibwys. Gan ystyried hanes Cymru yn y gemau yma, does dim llawer o bwysau ar Gatland i ennill y gemau. Felly, dyma yw’r cyfnod perffaith i dreialu pethau newydd a cheisio arbrofi. Er nad yw’n agwedd boblogaidd ymhlith cefnogwyr sy’n talu’n ddrud am docynnau, ni fydd y canlyniadau’n golygu llawer i Gatland. Cyfle euraidd ydyw i chwaraewyr fel Jonah Holmes a Luke Morgan i arddangos eu talentau. Tybed a fydd hyn y talu ffordd igarfan Gatland?

Pryd o Daf-od Shôn Alun Thomas

Mae Shôn Alun Thomas yn fyfyriwr meddygol yn yr ail flwyddyn sy’n taro golwg ar y ddadl ynghylch sefydlu ysgol feddygol ym Mangor. Ers rhai blynyddoedd, mae galw wedi bod am ysgol feddygol ym Mangor. Ewch drwy archif fy nain o bapurau newydd gogledd orllewin Cymru ac mi ddarganfyddwch sawl llythyr ynddynt, wedi eu harwyddo gan ffigyrau dylanwadol, yn cynnig y syniad fel modd o gynyddu’r nifer o feddygon yng Nghymru. Nawr fod prifysgolion Caerdydd ac Abertawe wedi cytuno i gyd-weithio gyda Bangor i ddarparu addysg feddygol er mwyn

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ymdrin â’r diffyg meddygon yn y gogledd ac ar hyd Cymru, byddai Llywodraeth Cymru yn hawlio fod datrysiad wedi ei gyrraedd. Ond yw hyn yn wir? Neu ydy’r gogledd yn cyfaddawdu unwaith eto ac yn derbyn cyfleusterau israddol i’w gymharu â’r de? Mae cysyniad ymysg rhai Cymry fod Caerdydd yn derbyn popeth a bod gweddill y wlad yn colli allan ar wasanaethau, tra bod y brifddinas yn ffynnu. Cewch gadw eich barn ar y mater cyffredinol. Ond, ni allwch ddadlau fod y penderfyniad i ehangu Ysgol Feddygol Caerdydd dau gan filltir i’r gogledd yn hytrach na datblygu ysgol feddygol o’r newydd ym Mangor - wrth gael ei ystyried mewn cyd-destun gwleidyddol yn unig - yn cryfhau’r teimlad mai dim ond Caerdydd sydd yn cyfri. Mae’r penderfyniad yn awgrymu fod gan Fangor a’r gogledd ddim hawl i sefydlu eu gwasanaethau eu hunain, ond mae’r llywodraeth yn fodlon id-

dynt dderbyn beth mae Caerdydd yn fodlon ei rannu. Fel myfyriwr ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, nid ar lefel bersonol rwyf yn ysgrifennu, dw’ i wedi mwynhau fy mlwyddyn gyntaf yn y brifddinas yn enfawr ac yn credu bod y cwrs meddygaeth yn un gwych. Ond fel bachgen a gafodd ei fagu ar Ynys Môn ac sydd yn ofalus iawn o lynu at ei wreiddiau, mae canlyniadau’r trafodaethau yma yn fy ngwylltio. Mae’r gwleidyddion yn dehongli’r penderfyniad fel cam yn y cyfeiriad cywir, ond credaf fod trigolion y gogledd wedi cael digon o deimlo yn eilradd i ‘fetropolis’ trefol y de. Cychwynnodd Ysgol Feddygol Abertawe fel cangen o Ysgol Feddygol Caerdydd. Fy mhroblem i gyda hyn yw bod Ysgol Feddygol Abertawe, erbyn hyn, ar gyfer myfyrwyr ôl-radd yn unig. Ai dyma ddyfodol darpar feddygon Cymru? Fod rhaid bod â gradd

cyn gallu mynd ymlaen i astudio Meddygaeth. Dyma yn union sydd yn digwydd yn yr Unol Daleithiau, ac mi fyddwn i yn awyddus osgoi unrhyw debygrwydd rhwng Cymru ac UDA. Byddaf yn hoffi gweld Cymru gyfan yn datblygu, nid pocedi o gyfoeth deheuol yn gadael gweddill y wlad ar ei ôl. Dylai gwasanaethau gael eu dosrannu yn ddaearyddol, sydd yn amlwg ddim yn digwydd ar hyn o bryd gan fod y ddwy ysgol feddygol yng Nghymru o fewn awr i ffwrdd o’i gilydd. Coeliwch fi, mae’n cymryd mwy nag awr i mi gyrraedd adref i Ynys Môn o Gaerdydd. Mae’r diffyg meddygon yng Nghymru yn broblem ac mae’n broblem gyfredol: mae’n rhoi unigolion mewn peryg. Ond mae’r wahanfa rhwng gogledd a de Cymru hefyd yn fater sydd angen ei ddatrys. Mae angen cydbwysedd rhwng y ddau er mwyn sicrhau bod calon Cymru gyfan yn parhau i guro.

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Can straight actors play it gay? Viewers should be able to suspend their disbelief but the LGBT+ community still needs representation

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ecently, actress Cate Blanchett came out in defence of straight actors who choose to portray LGBT characters, stating she will “fight to the death” for the right to suspend disbelief in the roles she plays. Blanchett notably played a lesbian character in the 2015 film Carol, to wide critical acclaim. Fundamentally, she isn’t wrong. The role of the actor is to a certain extent, as she notes, to “play roles beyond [their] experience”while convincing the viewer of utter authenticity. However, the portrayal of LGBT characters in television and film is a more complex issue than her statement gives credit.

Orange is the New Black is a pioneering example of LGBT representation Only in more recent years have we started to see more fair and honest portrayals of queer characters on screen, although proportionally they are still relatively few and far between. And when these characters do appear, they are predominantly portrayed by

straight actors. Not only that, but heterosexual actors are the only ones rewarded for playing these roles. Fifty-two straight actors have been nominated for Oscars for playing gay roles, while contrastingly, no openly gay man has ever won the prize for best actor – and that’s not how it should be. One of the key factors in this discussion is the importance of re pre s ent ation. While strong queer narratives are still relatively rare on our s c re e n s , the power that seeing these roles portrayed by queer actors has is immeasurable, especially for young people within the LGBT+ community. I speak from experience. As a teenager realising my sexuality for the first time, seeing actresses such as Ellen Page and Jodie Foster portraying feelings that I felt and understood was an immense comfort to me. In

casting LGBT actors in LGBT roles, we elevate their voices and let them be heard. The TV show Orange is the New Black is a pioneering example of LGBT representation and demonstrates the cultural impact made by having authentic LGBT voices on screen. The show portrayed the transition of a transgender character and cast a transgender actress, Laverne Cox, in the role. In doing this, the show brought the issue of transgender rights to the forefront of mainstream media and sparked a worldwide discourse on the issue. I cannot help but feel the result wouldn’t have been as positive if the role had been played by a cis-gender actor. I can understand why famous straight actors are often cast over, perhaps lesser known, gay actors in LGBT roles - film executives want a

big name to pull in a big audience. This can be seen in the recent controversy about Scarlett Johansson being cast as a transgender character in the film Rub

I can understand why famous straight actors are often cast over lesser known, gay actors in LGBT roles & Tug, which she has since withdrawn from after facing backlash. Trans actress Trace Lysette made an important point at the time, stating that if she was “getting in the same rooms as Jennifer Lawrence and Scarlett for cis roles”, she would not be as upset. The bottom line is this: fundamentally, there is nothing wrong with actors playing roles that are beyond their experience. However, while the LGBT community is still vastly under-represented, seeing queer actors in queer roles is important, especially to young people like me. If there was more of a balance in the representation of straight and queer characters on screen, maybe I wouldn’t mind as much – but we’re far from close yet.

Tuition fees by the hour

Students debate the potential benefits and costs of a varying tuition fees system

ince the OECD report on education was published, the debate over university tuition fees has been reignited. The report estimated that 45% of student loans will never be paid back, giving an expected loss for the government of £6.75bn. These figures exemplify the issues with the university fee system. The report has resulted in the Labour Party reiterating their intention to scrap university tuition fees, but could a smaller step in the right direction be taken if tuition fees varied dependent on contact hours? Molly Ambler and Emily Hatter debated reasons for and against varied tuition fees.

For by Molly Ambler

he amount students pay for their degree is rising and with some students gaining few contact hours for their fees, it only seems reasonable that those with fewer hours in university as well as fewer hours with tutors pay a lesser sum of money. As a third year history student, I have four hours a week in university, including seminars, but I am still paying the same for my degree as those who are gaining substantially more contact hours than myself. With much of my degree coming down to independent study, I feel as though the majority of my money is spent on being able to borrow books from the library. When applying for university and taking on the burden of the substantial debt that I’ll be repaying for years to come, I was unaware of the amount of hours I would be in contact with university staff. In my first year I had triple the amount of hours that I now have, with 12 hours a week in lectures and seminars. In second year, it halved to 6 hours a week and now I am on an insignificant 4 hours a week.

Potentially, it would work best if the tuition fees were paid proportionately to the hours per year and not necessarily to the degree as a whole. I am doing much of my degree in the solitude of my bedroom, trawling through book after book making notes and writing essays. My four hours of contact time a week should not be worth the same amount of money as those who attend university 9am to 5pm. Overall, tuition fees should be proportionate to the amount of time spent in lectures and seminars which in my case is very little time.

Against by Emily Hatter

kay, so your friends are in 9-5 every day and if you’re like me and have fewer hours, should you pay less? No. Regardless of how many contact hours you have within your degree, the same fees need to be paid. Lecturers need a wage, resources need to be bought, libraries need to stay running, library staff… I could go on. Firstly, according to Business Insider, if we compare the British higher education system to that of the US, we’re saving £25,000 a year in annual tuition fees on average. On this alone we’re paying significantly less than our American counterparts. Ulti-

mately fees don’t just cover Are we getting what we pay for? A comparison of British tuition tuition fees to the rest of the world

that the specific contact hours that we receive. They give all students the opportunity to use other support services and extra-curricular activities including sports, arts, student health services (including counselling) and the buildings all of this is housed in. Similar to charities, universities do not make a profit and use any excess to reinvest into new buildings and facilities. In Cardiff, we can look at the new Journalism, Media and Culture building in Central Square and the renovation of the Student Union on Park Place. In order to provide the variety of courses on offer, they need to receive continuous funding and without that, degrees would cease to exist. With the array of course choices available at university and the support and facilities that any student can access, £9K a year is great value, irrespective of how many contact hours you have. You could pick a degree with hours if you want to get ‘better value for money’. To say tuition fees are just for teaching just pleads ignorance, I argue that they cover much more than that.

Jamie Oliver’s campaign - an overt attack on the poor?

by Shauna Pike

ritish society has its fair share of pressing social issues, many of which drag us down in the competitive world of international standards of wellbeing. So, when we’re looking at obesity rates and the amount of families living below the poverty line, it’s a staggering concern to learn that the UK is among the worst for both, and there is a relationship between the two – why? Obviously, it’s because poor people have no self-control and spend their money on other things instead of feasting on organic asparagus and vine tomatoes. Low-income families are stuck in a cycle where they ‘think in a different gear’, as explained by Britain’s glorious Jamie Oliver. Or maybe this isn’t the case. Perhaps poor people aren’t too deprived of logic to understand that cheap, processed meals aren’t the best option. Whether it’s years of austerity, rising living costs or inflation, education is seldom to blame when the extortionate prices of fresh produce are literally repelling low-income households from purchasing. It’s impossible for an already debt-laden budget to be stretched even further to buy six items for double the price that won’t last more than a few days. I grew up in a household like this, and it taught me that it’s incredibly difficult for a three person family to eat frozen processed food. So, how could

Jamie Oliver - a classist approach to healthy eating? Source: supper men (via Flickr) Jamie Oliver still tell bigger families to skip the cheaper, less healthy options and worry about going bust over the fundamental human right of eating? Earlier this week, Oliver slammed his TV networks for essentially being too money-driven to spare a thought for children watching TV and ban junk food adverts from being shown before the watershed. This is an interesting criticism, when in the next breath Oliver states that much of what he does in his campaigns is to show that ‘doing good is good business’. So, does he really care about the diet of socioeconomically deprived families after all? Is this #AdEnough campaign, and his other

campaigns, concerned with making examples out of people with bad diets or are they really aimed at helping them? Oliver, one of the richest chefs in the world, fundamentally fails to help low-income households eat better. We cannot tax unhealthy but affordable foods and let poor people starve whilst we do nothing to decrease the cost of healthy foods – this is being looked at the wrong way. How would taxing decrease obesity rates among middleclass people with ‘middle-class logic’? His backing and pursuing of campaigns like these could go as far as virtually humiliating poorer customers, who so far don’t think like the ‘rest’ of us.

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An ‘us vs them’ scenario incites blame rather than acknowledges solutions. The campaign’s plan to remove two for one takeaway deals (a true British staple which makes this a cultural atrocity), forgets about other token unhealthy foods like frozen pizzas, so how is the removal of selective offers going to benefit anyone? Jamie Oliver is not actually waging a war against rising obesity, diabetes, heart disease, strokes and certain types of cancer – there is a target on the backs of deals, discounts and multipacks, where affordability makes the decisions for British families every single day – and this is evident in every corner of his campaigns. I’m not for a second arguing that sugary drinks, processed foods and cheap takeaway deals should be encouraged, and on the surface, Oliver’s campaign messages appear to aim themselves at increased wellbeing of the country. It’s when you dig deeper that it has to be pondered why Jamie Oliver couldn’t use his reputation as the ‘healthy meals chef’ to raise awareness about fresh-frozen produce or wonky veg boxes. What’s worrying is that he has support on an institutional level, and we’re already seeing those classist policies being rolled out, like the sugar tax. So, it’s a worrying thought as to what low-income staple he’s going to target next, and how detrimental it will be to those already struggling to put food on the table.

Beyond all unreasonable doubt

Are defendants that lack the resources to explain themselves destined to fail?

by Hannah Newberry

he legal system that we enjoy became a perilous construct as soon as we found out that we could profit from it. Everyone is familiar with the likes of Making a Murderer and the Staircase – documentaries displaying shocking injustice through means of tactical intimidation, evidence tampering, wrongful assumptions and scaremongering. We binge these shows relentlessly, yet fail to address the issue that causes these victims to end up behind bars in the first place – the corruption that exists within the job of a prosecutor. The idea that prosecutors are judged not on merit but by the amount of convictions they have is mathematically and logically corrupt. One may convict twenty guilty people and one may convict a hundred – and this should be indicative

The narrative of ‘innocent until proven guilty’ has become a fallacious slogan

of the cases they are given, not how good they are at their job. When did this prestigious role become about collaborating enough evidence to develop an incriminating story? This isn’t to argue that storytelling isn’t partially acceptable, as sometimes cases materialise that require guesswork to insinuate the most likely and probable occurrences where lack of hard proof is available. But how are we convicting so many people unlawfully? How are we convincing high ranking individuals to lose evidence, getting away with leading questions and asserting duress where none is needed? The narrative of ‘innocent until proven guilty’ became a fallacious slogan as soon as there was money to be made. Nowadays, we are more likely to see convictions based off the rationale that the prosecution’s story was equally as convincing, whether the jury is doubtful or not. We have seen countless dilemmas where defendants have been dragged on race, sexual history, gender, wealth – where it’s a lot more about whether the defendant looks like they deserve to be behind bars rather than being punished for the crime they committed. We are in a cyclical dilemma where

There is nothing ‘reasonable’ about the lack of reasonable doubt we require from our jury

some of us sit in a courtroom longing for our payday, while others will never see one again through no fault of their own aside from relying on a fragmented system. There is nothing ‘reasonable’ about the lack of reasonable doubt we require from our jury in order to convict – all that seems to suffice now is a story that seems juicier than the mundane reality. I refuse to believe that we can continue to operate on a faulty system where persuasion of the jury is the be-all and end-all.

Is our legal system fundamentally unfair? Source: Whiteman Air Force Base

Cultural appropriation: the real horror?

Why don’t we all just stick to vampires and witches? Source: Pxhere

by Hannah Priest

t’s that time of year again, Halloween. The perfect excuse to dress out of the ordinary and party with your friends whilst covered in fake blood and face paint. As you stroll through the fancydress store it may be extremely tempting to go dressed as an Indian native or pick out the sexy mental patient costume. However, it is important to just take the time to think about the true implications of your fancy-dress choice. Although Halloween is supposed to be scary and gory, it is still not acceptable to mimic other cultures or distressing events such as a genocide, as it simply is not funny or cool. It is important to look at the reasons why it is unacceptable to dress in certain costumes to show the true horror behind the arguably ‘harmless’ costumes. One of the newest and most popular Halloween trends is dressing as Caitlyn Jenner or other transgender figures, which portrays the LGBTQ+ plus community as a joke and can seriously affect the legitimacy of their fight for equality and basic human right. Moving on, dressing up as a Native American and wearing a cute headdress, is actually mocking the genocide and constant attacking placed on their culture throughout the years, whilst also being simply racist. Ultimately, it is disrespectful to not realise how damaging it is to mimic cultures and minorities in society in order to receive a laugh or be able to wear a pretty item of clothing for one evening. Let’s also remember that there are plenty of other actually spooky costumes to select from like a vampire or Donald Trump. Nonetheless, over the recent years dressing inappropriately for Halloween has had some serious implications for students across the globe. A fraternity in California has been suspended after deciding to ‘black-up’ for Halloween, the male students did this by painting their faces black and brown. Whilst, the University of Edinburgh denied a student entry to their Student Union due to another black-face incident. Although, some individuals have raised the issue of freedom of expression, it is simple to say that dressing as minorities who are still fighting for their own freedom is not needed on a festive holiday. It is becoming clearer that institutions will not stand for cultural appropriation or offensive fancy dress costumes. So be wise this Halloween and don’t offend cultures, individuals or groups- especially when it can be so easily avoided.

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COLUMNROAD The lucrative life after politics

Has Clegg sold out his principles for a lucrative life with Facebook? Source: Liberal Democrats (via Flickr)

How the lures of a lucrative lifestyle

show the true colours of our politicians.

ick Clegg. We all know that name. For most people in their twenties he’s the devil who made a promise to give students free university; a promise that now seems hilarious as the £9000 we currently pay looks only to be going one way, up. Admittedly that’s not very hilarious, but if we don’t laugh we’ll probably cry, so just stick on the “I’m sorry” video and let it go. This week, I look at how, despite facing (at times rather savage) criticism during the coalition years (and probably forever), Nick Clegg has still managed to secure one of the highest paid and most esteemed jobs in communication. He is not alone, many ex (and even current) politicians dip into careers with a lucrative spin, despite major issues of hypocrisy and conflicts of interest. Nick Clegg’s rise and fall is an infamous one. The promises the ex Lib-Dem leader made and eventually broke will have him remembered as one of the biggest political traitors of our generation. If you remember the coalition years, then you’ll remember the moment Clegg went from a political martyr for young people, to one distasteful word: liar. Personally, I have never been a particularly harsh critic of Clegg. A Lib-Dem sympathiser throughout my years studying government and politics A Level (during the era of Ed Miliband’s fateful bacon sandwich), I tended to focus on the fact that ultimately, had the Lib-Dems’ been in government alone, things would have turned out very differently. Per-

haps I was too young to feel truly betrayed at the time, or maybe my reluctance to let go of Cleggmania was because once I was old enough to understand and appreciate politics, I was floating around the Lib Dem camp ideologically. By mid 2015, when the Lib-Dem’s were decimated at the general election, the media, as well as the voting public, still very much remembered Nick Clegg’s betrayal. Call it naivety, stupidity or maybe just being a big softy, but I was always pretty sympathetic.

With his new £1m a year job with Facebook, Clegg has been accused of taking on a new name too: hypocrite Fast forward three years; a Brexit referendum, another election and some very sad pictures of Nick Clegg losing his seat in Sheffield Hallam, and things are quite different. The latest news filling my screens has been Clegg’s most recent career venture and this is where my sympathies have wavered. I always thought, despite all that went down, that Clegg ultimately lacked enough power to keep his promises (it was a coalition after all), and at the end of the day, he still broke the mould of self-interested political liars. However, in light of accepting a job with the most lucrative social media giant around, Clegg has been accused of taking on a new

name: hypocrite. The former Lib-Dem leaders’ new position, as Facebook’s Vice-President of Global Affairs and Communications, is a rather large step away from martyring the remain cause, towards a more lucrative lifestyle. While the annual basic salary for an MP is seventy-seven thousand pounds a year, during his years as the UK’s Deputy Prime Minister, Clegg was earning upwards of onehundred-and-thirty thousand pounds. Sounds like a nice cheeky pay packet, right? Well, consider this. In his flashy new role with Facebook, it has been reported that Clegg will be earning no less than one-million pounds a year. For a man who claimed to be a champion of equality; criticised big businesses (such as Facebook) for not paying their taxes; and, during his time in office, called repeatedly to raise taxes on the rich, a salary of that measure seems excessive to say the least. It’s not a crime to chase money, but there’s an element of dishonour in going to work for the very giant you’ve publicly shamed. Rumour has it that Mark Zuckerberg spent months schmoozing Clegg to get him on board. According to The Guardian, last year Facebook’s UK operations paid just £5.1million in corporation tax, despite revenues jumping to an extortionate £842.4 million. Politicians get a step ladder into careers once they depart politics, even if the career is in a discipline in which they have little to no experience. Imagine the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the second highest political body in UK office, steps down from their position, merely hours after an unexpected (and quite frankly

embarrassing) referendum result; then, despite lacking any journalistic or editorial experience, walks straight into a position editing one of London’s most influ-

Politicians get a step ladder into lucrative careers once they leave politics, even if they lack experience ential daily newspapers. Hang on, does anyone remember George Osborne? It was big news at the time, that after stepping down as Chancellor following the 2016 Brexit referendum, Osborne’s career took a swerve in an entirely new direction, when he was appointed as editor of the The London Evening Standard. His residual political power propelled Osborne into a job that he lacks qualification for, not to mention, his strong and obvious political bias being sure to affect his editorial gaze. But, I’m sure those concerns are the least of his; as of last year, Osborne was paid over £1million for giving after-dinner speeches to financial firms. Many politicians have followed similar paths. Believe it or not, Tony Blair does more than just poke his nose into the Brexit debate. Having made a handsome fortune over the years in the after dinner speaking circuit, Blair runs a consultancy business and, modest as ever, has set up a myriad of foundations in his own name, including the Tony Blair Faith

Foundation. It’s not only former politicians who cash in while they can. Alongside his duties as an MP, Boris Johnson writes a weekly column at The Daily Telegraph. This, along with George Osborne’s role, are among positions which stand out as infiltrating the public interest. There’s a clear conflict of interest when expoliticians, who have explicitly expressed a political stance their entire career, secure positions of power and influence in industries which are not traditionally understood as having clear political bias. A while back, I came across a quote in Nick Clegg’s political autobiography, Politics Between the Extremes. While he quotes it as an example of profound wisdom he learnt to be true throughout his political career, it did not come from Clegg himself, but instead from a man who shares the experience going from hero to zero in the public eye; Tony Blair. The quote reads as follows: “I learnt a lot in government, and I’ve learnt a lot since leaving government. The kind of journey of being in government is that you start at your most popular and least capable, and you end at your most capable and least popular.” What that quote fails to add is that if you find your political career coming to an end, don’t fret, your lack of popularity won’t hold you back from making millions, raking in on the aftermath of all your empty promises and moral guise. Well Nick, in securing your new money-spinning position in Silicon Valley, you’ve achieved new heights in your unpopularity, and I for one will no longer be defending you.

MAKE YOUR CHOICE CANDIDATE MANIFESTOS MANIFFESTOS YMGEISWYR

GWNEWCH EICH DEWIS

MANIFESTO 2018

ELECTIONS EXPLAINED Your Students’ Union holds elections in order to allow you to choose your student leaders for the next academic year. There are seven full-time Sabbatical Trustees who will work on a full-time basis, taking a break from their studies or immediately after graduation, and ten part-time Campaign Officers who will work on a voluntary basis alongside their ongoing studies. They are your voice and act as your representatives in the Union, University, and wider community, fighting for you on an institutional, local and national level. Candidates produce manifestos that contain the ideas and principles of their campaigns. Ask yourself if they display the priorities as well as the key creative and communication skills that you would like to see in someone who is representing you and your needs.

What positions are available? We will be electing students for the following positions: NUS DELEGATES (UK & WALES): Delegates are responsible for voting on NUS policy and within the elections of the NUS full-time officers on behalf of Cardiff University students. STUDENT SENATORS: Students who create and vote on policy to make the student experience at Cardiff University better. SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Students who will ask questions of the officers (full and part time) about their objectives and progress.

WHY VOTE? Simply put: As a student or postgraduate researcher at Cardiff University you will be affected by the decisions made by those elected in this election. By voting, you have the opportunity to vote for the things that you want developed and improved in both the University and the Union. Every single student at Cardiff university is entitled and encouraged to vote in the students’ union elections. It doesn’t matter if you are a home or international student, full-time or part-time student, an undergraduate or postgraduate taught student or a postgraduate researcher. As George Jean Nathan famously said: 'Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote'.

TRANSFERABLE VOTING Transferable voting is a system which allows voters to list the candidates in order of preference. The successful candidate will need more than 50% of the total number of votes in order to win. The candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated and their votes transferred. If you don’t believe any of the candidates standing for a position have the qualities you feel are valuable, or you do not agree with their manifesto, you can vote R.O.N. which stands for 're-open nominations'. For roles with multiple positions those who do not receive more votes than R.O.N will not be elected.

MANIFESTO 2018

ESBONIO'R ETHOLIADAU Mae eich Undeb Myfyrwyr yn cynnal etholiadau er mwyn caniatáu i chi ddewis eich arweinwyr ar gyfer y flwyddyn academaidd nesaf. Mae yna saith Swyddog Etholedig llawnamser a fydd yn gweithio ar sail lawn-amser, gan gymryd egwyl o’u hastudiaethau neu’n ymgymryd â’r swydd yn syth ar ôl graddio, a deg o Swyddogion Etholedig rhan-amser a fydd yn gweithio’n wirfoddol ynghyd â’u hastudiaethau. Nhw yw eich llais, a byddant yn gweithredu fel eich cynrychiolwyr yn yr Undeb, y Brifysgol ac yn y gymuned yn ehangach; yn brwydro ar eich rhan ar lefel sefydliadol, lleol a chenedlaethol. Mae ymgeiswyr yn cynhyrchu maniffestos sy’n cynnwys syniadau ac egwyddorion eu hymgyrchoedd. Holwch eich hun os ydynt yn dangos y blaenoriaethau yn ogystal â'r sgiliau creadigol a chyfathrebu allweddol yr hoffech chi eu gweld mewn rhywun sy’n eich cynrychioli chi a’ch anghenion.

Pa swyddi sydd ar gael? Byddwn yn ethol myfrywyr ar gyfer y swyddi canlynol: CYNRYCHIOLWYR UCM (DU A CHYMRU): Mae cynrychiolwyr yn gyfrifol am bleidleisio ar bolisi UCM ac o fewn etholiadau swyddogion llawn amser UCM ar ran myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd. SENEDD MYFYRWYR: Myfyrwyr sy'n creu ac yn pleidleisio ar bolisi i wella profiad y myfyrwyr ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. PWYLLGOR CRAFFU: Myfyrwyr a fydd yn holi cwestiynau i’r swyddogion (llawn amser a rhan amser) am eu nodau a’u cynnydd.

PAM PLEIDLEISIO? Yn syml: Fel myfyriwr neu ymchwilydd ôl-raddedig ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, cewch eich effeithio gan y penderfyniadau a wneir gan y rheini a etholir yn yr etholiad hwn. Drwy bleidleisio, mae gennych y cyfle i ddylanwadu ar y pethau rydych chi eisiau eu datblygu a’u gwella yn y Brifysgol a’r Undeb. Mae gan bob myfyriwr ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd yr hawl i bleidleisio yn etholiadau Undeb y Myfyrwyr. Nid oes ots os ydych chi'n fyfyriwr cartref neu fyfyriwr rhyngwladol, yn astudio'n llawn-amser neu rhan amser, yn fyfyriwr is-raddedig neu ôl-raddedig ymchwil neu a addysgir. Fel y dywedodd George Jean Nathan: 'Caiff swyddogion gwael eu hethol gan ddinasyddion da sydd ddim yn pleidleisio'.

PLEIDLEISIAU SY’N TROSGLWYDDO Mae’r system o bleidleisiau sy’n trosglwyddo’n caniatáu i bleidleiswyr restru’r ymgeiswyr yn ôl eu hoffter ohonynt. Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus angen mwy na 50% o’r cyfanswm o bleidleisiau er mwyn ennill. Bydd yr ymgeisydd gyda’r nifer lleiaf o bleidleisiau yn cael eu gwaredu a’u pleidleisiau’n cael eu trosglwyddo. Os ydych o’r farn nad oes gan unrhyw un o’r ymgeiswyr ar gyfer y swydd y nodweddion angenrheidiol, neu os ydych yn anghytuno a’u maniffesto, gallwch bleidleisio dros A.A.E. sef Ail Agor Enwebiadau. Ar gyfer rolau gyda swyddi lluosog, ni fydd y rhai nad ydynt yn derbyn mwy o bleidleisiau na A.A.E yn cael eu hethol.

MANIFESTO 2018

NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

WIKTORIA JANIAK NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED NI CHYFLWYNWYD MANIFFESTO

SYED SHAH NUS delegates represent the views of Cardiff University Students at NUS National Conference, the annual policy making body of the National Union of Students. Cardiff University Students’ Union is currently a member on the NUS and therefore entitled to send nine delegates to attend the conference. Mae cynrychiolwyr UCM yn adlewyrchu barn myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd yng Nghynhadledd Genedlaethol UCM, sef corff llunio polisi blynyddol Undeb Cenedlaethol y Myfyrwyr. Mae Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd ar hyn o bryd yn aelod o UCM, felly mae’n gymwys i anfon naw cynrychiolydd i fynychu’r gynhadledd.

Hi everyone, I am Syed Waqar from Kashmir. I am studying Politics and International relations. Coming to the elections. I will be honest, the first thought for contesting was a better looking cv. But, that isn’t all. Being from Kashmir, I truly know how much the opinion of masses matter. I can promise a companionship rather than a leadership. I have always been honest and sincere in life and I desire to continue that way. It wouldn’t just be electing me, it would be like electing your own self. Giving a voice to your own thoughts. Helo bawb, Syed Waqar o Gashmir ydw i. Yr wyf yn astudio Gwleidyddiaeth a chysylltiadau Rhyngwladol. Wrth ddod at yr etholiadau. Byddaf yn onest, y peth cyntaf a ddaeth i’m meddwl o ran ymgeisio yn yr etholiadau oedd cael CV a fyddai’n edrych yn well. Ond, nid dyna’r cwbl. Gan fy mod i’n dod o Gashmir, gwn fod barn y bobl o bwys. Gallaf addo cwmnïaeth yn hytrach nag arweinyddiaeth. Yr wyf yn wastad wedi bod yn onest ac yn ddiffuant mewn bywyd a’m dymuniad yw parhau i fod felly. Nid y fi’n unig y byddwch yn ei ethol, byddai fel ethol chi eich hunan. Yn rhoi llais i’ch syniadau eich hunain.

NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

SUMAIR GUPTA

SHIV SHARMA

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SHIVANI MAHESHWARI Hi, I’m Shivani. I am an MBA student at the university and I’m running to be NUS Delegate to represent you at the National Conference. If elected, here’s what I’ll do: 1)Call For Greater Transparency. 2)Renewed Support For Existing Campaigns. 3)Open and accountable for my time at the National Conference, and I will report back to students exactly what I’ve done as NUS delegate. Helo, Shivani ydw i. Yr wyf yn fyfyrwraig MBA yn y brifysgol ac rwyf yn ymgeisio i fod yn gynrychiolydd UCM i’ch cynrychioli chi yn y Gynhadledd Genedlaethol. Os caf fy ethol, dyma beth y byddaf yn ei wneud: 1)Galw Am Fwy O Dryloywder. 2)Cymorth O’r Newydd Ar Gyfer Ymgyrchoedd Presennol. 3)Yn agored ac yn atebol am fy amser yn y Gynhadledd Genedlaethol, a byddaf yn adrodd yn ôl i fyfyrwyr yr union beth yr wyf wedi'i wneud fel cynrychiolydd UCM.

SCHAIMA SALIH HELLLLOOOOOOO erm ... I’m a first year ???? It’s a pleasure to have you reading this... if you could be so kind as to elect me ! I promise I’m awesome ???????????? Lets start a revolution or something???? HELLLLOOOOOOO ym... Rwyf yn fyfyrwraig blwyddyn gyntaf ???? Mae'n bleser eich cael chi’n darllen hwn … os gallech fod mor garedig â’m hethol i ! Rwyf yn addo fy mod i’n anhygoel ???????????? Gadewch inni ddechrau chwyldro neu rywbeth????

NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

OMAIR ALI

JEEVAN KAUR

Hi guys, I am one of the candidates standing for the position of NUS National Delegate. Being an international final year student I believe that I can perfectly understand problems faced by both international and local students while in University. University time should be one of the most enjoyable times of your life. If elected as your NUS National Delegate I will try to make University life of each and everyone here in Cardiff University the best memory you will have.

Hello, I'm Manjeevan! I'm an English, Media and Journalism student. I would foster an inclusive and diverse approach to the role. I intend to represent the student's voice and ensure policy improves the student experience. I am a passionate advocate for student engagement on campus and have experience creating an online presence to enable students to interact with me. I am a reliable, committed and hardworking person with confidence expressing ideas. This position would allow further insights and act as a vehicle for positive change for all students. I would appreciate the opportunity to create an inclusive atmosphere as well as a lasting impact.

Hei bawb, un o'r ymgeiswyr am swydd Cynrychiolydd Cenedlaethol UCM ydw i. Fel myfyriwr rhyngwladol blwyddyn olaf credaf y gallaf ddeall yn berffaith problemau y mae myfyrwyr rhyngwladol a lleol yn eu hwynebu yn y brifysgol. Dylai amser mewn prifysgol fod yn un o adegau mwyaf pleserus eich bywyd. Os caf fy ethol fel eich Cynrychiolydd Cenedlaethol UCM byddaf yn ceisio gwneud bywyd Prifysgol pawb yma ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd yr atgofion gorau a fydd gennych.

NICHOLAS FOX Last year was the first time I got involved in the NUS during my time as VP Welfare. As a current maths masters student I am looking to remain a part of the student movement by representing Cardiff students on the national level. Y llynedd oedd y tro cyntaf imi gymryd rhan yn UCM yn ystod fy amser fel Islywydd Lles. Fel myfyriwr gradd feistr mathemateg cyfredol yr wyf yn edrych i aros yn rhan o fudiad y myfyrwyr drwy gynrychioli myfyrwyr Caerdydd ar y lefel genedlaethol.

Helo, Manjeevan ydw i! Rwyf yn fyfyriwr Saesneg, y Cyfryngau a Newyddiaduraeth. Byddwn yn meithrin dull cynhwysol ac amrywiol i'r rôl. Rwyf yn bwriadu cynrychioli llais y myfyriwr a sicrhau bod polisi’n gwella profiad y myfyriwr. Yr wyf yn adfocad brwd ar gyfer ymgysylltu â myfyrwyr ar y campws ac mae gennyf brofiad o greu presenoldeb ar-lein i alluogi myfyrwyr i ryngweithio gyda mi. Yr wyf yn berson dibynadwy, ymrwymedig a gweithgar gyda hyder i fynegi syniadau. Byddai’r swydd hon yn caniatáu cipolygon pellach ac yn gweithredu fel cyfrwng newid cadarnhaol ar gyfer pob myfyriwr. Byddwn yn gwerthfawrogi’r cyfle i greu awyrgylch cynhwysol yn ogystal ag effaith barhaol.

KIRSTY BROOKES Hi, everyone! I’m Kirsty, I’m running for NUS UK delegate. I’m invested to make the student experience the best it can be, this position is the perfect opportunity to ensure everyone makes the most of their time at uni. This year, I’ve been part of the CUSU freshers team, where I won the team member of the year award for enthusiasm and perseverance, which I would contribute to this role. I would put forward motions for: • Student unions to rent space to more economical stores. • More university counsellors to minimise the waiting list and improve student mental health. Helo, bawb! Kirsty ydw i, rwyf yn ymgeisio am [swydd] cynrychiolydd UCM DU. Rwyf yn buddsoddi i wneud profiad y myfyriwr y profiad gorau posibl, y swydd hon yw’r cyfle perffaith i sicrhau y bydd pawb yn gwneud y gorau o'u hamser yn y brifysgol. Eleni, rwyf wedi bod rhan o dîm y glas UMPC, lle enillais wobr aelod tîm y flwyddyn am frwdfrydedd a dyfalbarhad, a fyddai’n cyfrannu at y rôl hon. Hoffwn gyflwyno cynigion ar gyfer: • Undebau myfyrwyr i rentu mannau i storfeydd mwy darbodus. • Mwy o gynghorwyr prifysgol i leihau'r rhestr aros a gwella iechyd meddwl myfyrwyr.

NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

KATIE DAVIES

JANET WILLIAMS

I am a (somewhat) mature student at 21 and I think there are many new students, especially people coming straight from schooling who feel their views are underrepresented or their voices are unheard and aren't sure what to do about it. As NUS delegate, I would be proud to put forth these opinions to the council and push for change to get new students voices heard.

I believe passionately in the rights of all students and that this should be conveyed at a national level! I am presently on the NUS Part time and Mature Student Committee, Carers and Parents, I want to do more to not only promote campaigns regarding these demographics but other minority groups within the student populace, such as Post-graduates, LGBT+ and BME Students. One of my policies would be to campaign for student rail cards to be used before 10 am. If I am elected I will listen to ideas that have enough support and take them forward to conference.

Yr wyf yn fyfyrwraig (weddol) aeddfed 21 oed a chredaf fod llawer o fyfyrwyr newydd, yn enwedig pobl sy’n dod yn syth o'r ysgol sy'n teimlo bod eu daliadau’n cael eu cynrychioli’n annigonol neu nad yw eu lleisiau’n cael eu clywed sy’n ansicr beth i'w wneud am y peth. Fel cynrychiolydd UCM, byddwn yn falch o gyflwyno’r safbwyntiau hyn i'r cyngor a gwthio am newid fel bod lleisiau myfyrwyr newydd yn cael eu clywed.

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Credaf yn angerddol yn hawliau’r holl fyfyrwyr ac y dylid cyfleu hyn ar lefel genedlaethol! Ar hyn o bryd, rwyf ar y Pwyllgor Myfyrwyr Rhan-amser ac Aeddfed, Gofalwyr a Rhieni, rwyf am wneud mwy nid yn unig i hyrwyddo ymgyrchoedd ynghylch y [grwpiau] demograffeg hyn ond grwpiau lleiafrifol eraill o fewn y boblogaeth myfyrwyr, megis Ôl-raddedigion, Pobl Lesbiaidd, Hoyw, Ddeurywiol a Thrawsrywiol (LGBT+) a Myfyrwyr Duon a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig (BME). Fydd fy mholisïau yn cynnwys ymgyrchu dros gael defnyddio tocynnau tren myfyrwyr cyn 10yb. Os caf fy ethol byddaf yn gwrando ar syniadau sydd â digon o gefnogaeth a'u cymryd i'r gynhadledd.

JAKE SMITH Hi, I'm Jake the Vice President Postgraduate of the SU. At the NUS National Conference last year I successfully mandated the NUS to launch a nationwide campaign for more financial support for students after convincing SU's across the UK to vote for my policy motion. With your support I'll work to ensure the priorities of Cardiff students shape the NUS again this year. I've got plans to support international students, postgrads and students with jobs, and will consult widely with students on what to submit this year. I will continue to be a strong and effective voice for Cardiff students. Hei, Jake ydw i, Is-lywydd Ôl-radd Undeb y Myfyrwyr. Yng Nghynhadledd Genedlaethol UCM y llynedd, mandadais UCM yn llwyddiannus i lansio ymgyrch ledled y wlad am fwy o gymorth ariannol i fyfyrwyr ar ôl argyhoeddi Undebau Myfyrwyr ledled y DU i bleidleisio o blaid fy nghynnig polisi. Gyda'ch cefnogaeth byddaf yn gweithio i sicrhau bod blaenoriaethau myfyrwyr Caerdydd yn siapio UCM eto eleni. Mae gennyf gynlluniau i gefnogi myfyrwyr rhyngwladol, myfyrwyr ôl-radd a myfyrwyr sydd gyda swyddi, a byddaf yn ymgynghori'n helaeth gyda myfyrwyr ynghylch beth i'w gyflwyno eleni. Byddaf yn parhau i fod yn llais cryf ac effeithiol i fyfyrwyr Caerdydd.

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MANIFESTO 2016 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

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HUGH KOCAN As a postgraduate student, I have spent three years observing issues that impact students in Wales and the United kingdom. As delegate, I pledge to tackle these issues by: • Ensure the protection and promotion of the Welsh language. • Maintain support of trans rights by introducing amendments to motions in safeguarding. • Promote a subsidy for disability testing. • Establish mechanisms to protect the freedom of student media, and prevent their link to student unions from impeding on SU accountability. • Ensure SU’s focus on providing more environmentally friendly food. • Enable NUS Wales to lobby for greater political education in Welsh schools. Fel myfyriwr ôl-raddedig, rydw i wedi treulio tair blynedd yn arsylwi materion sy’n effeithio myfyrwyr yng Nghymru a’r Deyrnas Unedig. Fel cynrychiolydd, rydw i yn tyngu llw y byddaf yn ymgymryd â’r materion hyn drwy: • Sicrhau fod yr Iaith Gymraeg yn cael ei diogelu a’i hyrwyddo. • Cynnal cefnogaeth i hawliau traws drwy ddiwygio camau amddiffyn. • Hyrwyddo cymhorthdal ar gyfer profion anabledd. • Sefydlu camau i ddiogelu rhyddid cyfryngau myfyrwyr, ag atal eu cysylltiad gyda undebau myfyrwyr sy’n bygwth atebolrwydd Undeb y Myfyrwyr. • Sicrhau ffocws yr Undeb yn darparu bwydydd mwy ecogyfeillgar. • Galluogi UCM Cymru i lobio dros fwy o addysg wleidyddol yn ysgolion Cymru.

JACKIE YIP

HENRI PAGE

I want to use my vast and varied experience as your Vice President Education to represent Cardiff University at a national level. I feel our students have much

Hiya! I’m Henri, and I care deeply about the student experience. I have spent my University career getting involved in projects that make students’ lives better and ensure their voices are heard- from volunteering in the Advice department to sitting on Student Senate. In my time as your Vice President Societies & Volunteering, I have learned even more about student representation, which I’d love to put into practice by representing your interests and the interests of Welsh students on a UK stage; moulding NUS from the inside into something that benefits you and that we can be proud of.

to say and to contribute on a national level and I am prepared to deliver that insight. I am prepared and experienced in representing such a diverse and innovative student body and I hope to deliver what I learn from other Universities back to our own. It is an important step in ensuring that the voice of Cardiff University is heard across the country. Fel eich Is-lywydd Addysg, yr wyf am ddefnyddio fy mhrofiad helaeth ac amrywiol i gynrychioli Prifysgol Caerdydd ar lefel genedlaethol. Teimlaf fod gan ein myfyrwyr lawer i'w ddweud ac i’w gyfrannu ar lefel genedlaethol ac yr wyf yn barod i gyflawni’r mewnwelediad hwnnw. Yr wyf yn barod ac yn brofiadol wrth gynrychioli corff myfyrwyr amrywiol ac arloesol o'r fath a gobeithiaf ddychwelyd yr hyn y byddaf yn ei ddysgu o brifysgolion eraill i’n prifysgol ni. Mae'n gam pwysig i sicrhau bod llais Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cael ei glywed ar draws y wlad.

Shwmae! Henri ydw i, ac rydw i’n angerddol am brofiad y myfyrwyr. Rydw i wedi treulio fy ngyrfa yn y Brifysgol yn cymryd rhan mewn prosiectau sy’n gwneud bywyd myfyrwyr yn well ac yn sicrhau fod eu lleisiau yn cael eu clywed - o wirfoddoli yn yr adran Gyngor i eistedd ar Senedd y Myfyrwyr. Yn ystod fy amser fel eich Is-lywydd Cymdeithasau a Gwirfoddoli, rydw i wedi dysgu mwy ynglŷn â gynrychiolaeth myfyrwyr, ac fe garwn i weithredu hyn drwy gynrychioli eich buddiannau ar lwyfan cenedlaethol y DU; yn siapio UCM o'r tu mewn i rywbeth a allwch chi elwa ohono ac y gallwn fod yn falch ohono.

NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2018 2016

CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

CLAIRE ASTIN

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Hi there! I’m Claire, a third year ecology student here at Cardiff.

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In my time here I have served on various society committees, been a student mentor and am now on the Advice and Welfare executive committee. I would like to run for NUS National delegate because I am very passionate about representing students in a firm and positive way. I believe everyone should have a say and I want to encourage policy and change to represent those voices. Helo ‘na! Claire ydw i, myfyrwraig ecoleg drydedd flwyddyn yma yng

Nghaerdydd. Yn ystod fy amser yma rwyf wedi gwasanaethu ar bwyllgorau cymdeithas amrywiol, rwyf wedi bod yn fentor myfyrwyr ac rwyf bellach ar y pwyllgor gweithredol Cyngor a Lles. Hoffwn sefyll fel ymgeisydd cynrychiolydd Cenedlaethol UCM gan fy mod i’n frwdfrydig iawn ynglŷn â chynrychioli myfyrwyr mewn modd sicr a chadarnhaol. Credaf y dylai pawb gael dweud ei ddweud a hoffwn annog polisi a newid i gynrychioli’r lleisiau hynny.

DANIEL MAPATAC Hello to you lovely people reading this,

My manifesto can be found on: bit.ly/mapatac Helo i chi bobl hyfryd sy’n darllen hwn Gellir gweld fy maniffesto ar: bit.ly/mapatac

CAMERON ROSE One of the most inspiring things that the NUS does is fighting deportations of international students. As president of the Amnesty International Society, I want to see the NUS put human rights first, especially for trans students, students from lower income backgrounds and asylum seekers. Furthermore, it must put more pressure on universities nationwide to commit to divesting from fossil fuels and minimising their impact on climate change. I will put human rights at the forefront of my voting at conference, and will support motions that broaden democracy and participation for NUS members in addition to solidarity with other unions undergoing similar struggles. Un o'r pethau mwyaf ysbrydoledig y mae UCM yn ei wneud yw ymladd yn erbyn alltudio myfyrwyr rhyngwladol. Fel Llywydd Cymdeithas Amnest Rhyngwladol, rwyf am weld UCM yn rhoi hawliau dynol yn gyntaf, yn enwedig ar gyfer myfyrwyr trawsrywiol, myfyrwyr o gefndiroedd incwm is a cheiswyr lloches. Ar ben hynny, mae’n rhaid iddo roi mwy o bwysau ar brifysgolion ledled y wlad i ymrwymo i ymwrthod â thanwydd ffosil a lleihau eu heffaith ar y newid yn yr hinsawdd. Byddaf yn blaenoriaethu hawliau dynol wrth bleidleisio yn y gynhadledd, a byddaf yn cefnogi cynigion sy’n ehangu democratiaeth ar gyfer aelodau UCM, yn ehangu eu cyfranogiad, yn ogystal ag undod gydag undebau eraill sy'n cael trafferthion tebyg.

NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

ANISA MIAH

ANDRIY ZAPOTICHNY

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AMR ALWISHAH Vote Amr #1 for NUS delegate! Hello! I'm Amr your VP Welfare & Campaigns. As an international engineering student, I was always passionate about amplifying our student voice. Through being a student mentor consultant, a student senator and a student rep, I am aware of the issues we have here at Cardiff.

I want to represent our views on a national level: Tackle mental health support for ALL Diversity and inclusivity for ALL Housing for ALL Run UK-wide campaigns for ALL For the benefit of ALL, #AmrForALL Pleidleisiwch dros Amr #1 fel cynrychiolydd UCM! Helo! Amr ydw i, eich Is-lywydd Lles ac Ymgyrchoedd. Fel myfyriwr rhyngwladol sy’n astudio peirianyddiaeth, roeddwn yn wastad yn angerddol ynghylch ehangu ein llais myfyrwyr. Drwy fod yn ymgynghorydd mentor myfyrwyr, yn seneddwr myfyrwyr ac yn gynrychiolydd myfyrwyr, rwyf yn ymwybodol o'r materion sydd gennym yma yng Nghaerdydd. Rwyf am gynrychioli ein daliadau ar lefel genedlaethol: Mynd i'r afael â chymorth iechyd meddwl i BAWB Amrywiaeth a chynwysoldeb i BAWB Tai i BAWB Rhedeg ymgyrchoedd ledled y DU ar gyfer PAWB Er budd PAWB, #AmrIBAWB

NUS NATIONAL DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2018 2016

CYNRYCHIOLWYR I GYNHADLEDD GENEDLAETHOL UCM

TOM KELROSS If you like Pina Coladas and having Cardiff fairly represented on the national stage, then I may be the candidate for you. I have no interest in playing politics, no strong political views to the right or left. I am solely interested in keeping Cardiff's presence at the NUS National Conference focussed around the national issues that directly affect our students during their time studying, such as mental health, equality and the relationship between the SU and the university. To find out more about me, and how I will best represent your personal / course / societies interests as an NUS delegate visit http://vote.kelross.me/nus Os ydych yn hoffi Pina Coladas a chael Caerdydd wedi ei chynrychioli’n deg ar y llwyfan cenedlaethol, efallai mai fi yw’r ymgeisydd i chi. Nid oes gennyf ddiddordeb mewn chwarae gwleidyddiaeth, nid oes gennyf ddaliadau gwleidyddol cryf i'r dde nac i'r chwith. Fy unig ddiddordeb yw cadw presenoldeb Caerdydd yng Nghynhadledd Genedlaethol UCM gan ganolbwyntio ar faterion cenedlaethol sy'n effeithio’n uniongyrchol ar ein myfyrwyr yn ystod eu hamser astudio, megis iechyd meddwl, cydraddoldeb a'r berthynas rhwng Undeb y Myfyrwyr a’r brifysgol. Os hoffech ddysgu mwy amdanaf, a sut y byddaf yn cynrychioli eich diddordebau personol / cwrs / cymdeithasau orau fel cynrychiolydd UCM, ymwelwch â http:// vote.kelross.me/scrutiny

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MANIFESTO 2016 2018

NUS WALES DELEGATE CYNRYCHIOLWYR UCM CYMRU

WILIAM REES Shwmae, I’m Wil and as President of the Welsh Union I have the skills and experience necessary to be a strong voice for all Cardiff Students at NUS Wales’s national conference. NUS Wales plays a huge role in lobbying Welsh Government and I will fight tooth and nail for all Cardiff students to ensure that NUS Wales remains a force for good in standing up for students across the country. Remember – where there’s a Wil, there’s a way! Shwmae, Wil ydw i, ac fel Llywydd yr Undeb Gymraeg, mae gen i’r sgil a’r profiad angenrheidiol i fod yn lais cryf i holl Fyfyrwyr Caerdydd yng nghynhadledd cenedlaethol UCM Cymru. Mae UCM Cymru yn chwarae rhan enfawr yn lobio Llywodraeth Cymru ac fe fyddaf yn brwydro dros holl fyfyrwyr Caerdydd i sicrhau fod UCM Cymru yn parhau fel grym er gwell yn sefyll dros fyfyrwyr ar draws y wlad. Cofiwch - Pleidleisiwch dros Wil!

NUS Wales delegates represent the views of Cardiff University Students at NUS Wales Conference, the annual policy making body of the NUS Wales, of which Cardiff University Students’ Union is currently a member. Mae cynrychiolwyr UCM yn adlewyrchu barn myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd yng Nghynhadledd UCM Cymru, sef corff llunio polisi blynyddol Undeb Cenedlaethol Myfyrwyr Cymru, yn sgil y ffaith fod Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd ar hyn o bryd yn aelod o UCM.

SHIVANI MAHESHWARI Hi, I’m Shivani. I am an MBA student at the university and I’m running to be NUS Wales Delegate to represent you at the National Conference. If elected, here’s what I’ll do: 1)Calls For Greater Transparency. 2)Renewed Support For Existing Campaigns. 3)Open and accountable for my time at the National Conference, and I will report back to students exactly what I’ve done as NUS delegate. Helo, Shivani ydw i. Rydw i’n fyfyriwr MBA yn y Brifysgol ac rydw i’n ymgeisio i fod yn Gynrychiolydd UCM Cymru er mwyn eich cynrychioli chi yn y Gynhadledd Genedlaethol. Os caf fy ethol, fe fyddaf yn: 1) Galw am fwy o dryloywder. 2) Adnewyddu Cefnogaeth i Ymgyrchoedd presennol. 3) Yn agored ac yn atebol i fy amser yn y Gynhadledd Genedlaethol, ac fe fyddaf yn adrodd yn ôl i fyfyrwyr ar yr union beth rydw i wedi ei wneud fel cynrychiolydd UCM.

NUS WALES DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR UCM CYMRU

NICHOLAS FOX

KATIE DAVIES

Last year was the first time I got involved in the NUS during my time as VP Welfare. As a current maths masters student I am looking to represent Cardiff students on the national level once again. I am particularly keen to be a delegate of NUS Wales because of the importance that the movement has in lobbying the Welsh Assembly on behalf of our students.

Llynedd oedd y tro cyntaf i mi ymwneud â’r UCM yn ystod fy nghyfnod fel yr IL Lles. Fel myfyriwr mathemateg gradd meistr rydw i’n awyddus i gynrychioli myfyrwyr Caerdydd ar lefel cenedlaethol unwaith eto. Rydw i yn hynod awyddus i fod yn gynrychiolydd UCM Cymru oherwydd pwysigrwydd sydd gan y mudiad yn lobio Senedd Cymru ar ran myfyrwyr.

Rydw i’n fyfyriwr aeddfed (i ryw raddau) 21 oed ac rydw i’n credu fod llawer o fyfyrwyr, yn enwedig rhai sy’n dod yn syth o addysg sy’n teimlo fod eu barn ddim yn cael cynrychiolaeth ddigonol, neu nad yw eu lleisiau yn cael eu clywed ac nid ydynt yn siŵr beth i wneud am y peth. Fel cynrychiolydd UCM, fe fyddwn yn hynod falch i roi’r syniadau hyn gerbron y cyngor a gwthio am newid er mwyn i leisiau myfyrwyr newydd gael eu clywed.

JEEVAN KAUR Hello, I'm Manjeevan! I'm an English, Media and Journalism student. I would foster an inclusive and diverse approach to the role. I intend to represent the student's voice and ensure policy improves the student experience. I am a passionate advocate for student engagement on campus and have experience creating an online presence to enable students to interact with me. I am a reliable, committed and hardworking person with confidence expressing ideas. This position would allow further insights and act as a vehicle for positive change for all students. I would appreciate the opportunity to create an inclusive atmosphere as well as a lasting impact. Hello, Manjeevan dwi! Rydw i’n fyfyriwr yn astudio Saesneg, y Cyfryngau a Newyddiaduraeth. Fe fyddaf yn meithrin agwedd gynhwysol ac amryfal yn y rôl. Rydw i’n bwriadu cynrychioli llais y myfyrwyr a sicrhau fod y polisi yn gwella profiad y myfyrwyr. Rydw i’n eiriolwr angerddol dros ymgysylltu â myfyrwyr ar y campws ac mae gen i brofiad o greu presenoldeb ar-lein er mwyn galluogi myfyrwyr i ryngweithio gyda fi. Rydw i’n ddibynadwy, ymroddgar ac yn berson sy’n gweithio’n galed ac yn hyderus yn mynegi syniadau. Fe fyddai’r swydd hon yn fy ngalluogi i gael mewnwelediad pellach a gweithredu fel cyfrwng ar gyfer newid cadarnhaol i bob myfyriwr. Fe fyddwn i yn gwerthfawrogi’r cyfle i greu awyrgylch cynhwysol yn ogystal a dylanwad parhaol.

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NUS WALES DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR UCM CYMRU

JANET WILLIAMS

JACKIE YIP

I believe passionately in the rights of all students and that this should be conveyed at a local level! I have participated in many local voluntary causes. I believe passionately in the rights of Welsh Students and those studying in Wales. I am presently on the NUS Part time and Mature Student Committee, Carers and Parents, I want to do more to not only promote campaigns regarding these demographics but other minority groups within the student populace, such as Post-graduates, LGBT+, BME Students, International and Welsh Speaking Students. I am Welsh and a champion for you all!

As your current Vice President Education, I have an acute awareness of the issues facing our students, not just on the academic front but on all fronts. With this insight I seek to represent our university and its student body within Wales to make a meaningful impact for future generations.

Rydw i’n credu mewn hawliau bob myfyriwr ac y dylai hyn gael ei gyfleu ar lefel lleol! Rydw i wedi ymwneud mewn nifer o achosion gwirfoddol lleol. Rydw i’n credu yn angerddol mewn hawliau'r Myfyrwyr Cymraeg a’r rheini sy’n astudio yng Nghymru. Rydw i ar hyn o bryd ar Bwyllgor Myfyrwyr Aeddfed a Rhan Amser UCM, Gofalwyr a Rhieni rydw i eisiau gwneud mwy nid yn unig i hyrwyddo ymgyrchoedd yn ymwneud a’r ddemograffeg hyn ond grwpiau lleiafrifol eraill o fewn poblogaeth y myfyrwyr, megis Ôl-raddedigion, Myfyrwyr LHDT+ a Myfyrwyr Duon a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig (BME) a Myfyrwyr sy’n siarad Cymraeg. Rydw i’n Gymraes ac yn pledio’ch achos chi i gyd!

Fel eich Is-lywydd Addysg presennol, mae gen i ymwybyddiaeth lem o’r materion yn wynebu ein myfyrwyr, nid gyda agweddau academaidd yn unig ond ym mhob agwedd. Gyda’r mewnwelediad hwn rydw i eisiau cynrychioli ein prifysgol a’r corff myfyrwyr yng Nghymru i greu dylanwad arwyddocaol i genedlaethau i ddod.

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My current role has prepared me to become a NUS Wales delegate having represented such a large and proud University. Therefore, I am running to ensure the voice of Cardiff University is heard beyond the capital.

Mae fy rôl presennol wedi fy mharatoi i i fod yn gynrychiolydd UCM Cymru o ganlyniad i gynrychioli Prifysgol mor fawr a balch. Felly, rydw i’n ymgeisio i sicrhau fod llais Prifysgol Caerdydd yn cael ei glywed tu hwnt i’r brifddinas.

NUS WALES DELEGATE

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

CYNRYCHIOLWYR UCM CYMRU

HENRI PAGE Shwmae! I’m Henri, and I care deeply about the student experience. I have spent my University career getting involved in projects that make students’ lives better and ensure their voices are heard- from volunteering in the Advice department to sitting on Student Senate. In my time as your Vice President Societies & Volunteering, I have learned even more about student representation, which I’d love to put into practice by representing your interests on a national stage; moulding NUS Wales from the inside into something that benefits you and that we can be proud of. Shwmae! Henri ydw i, ac rydw i’n angerddol am brofiad y myfyrwyr. Rydw i wedi treulio fy ngyrfa yn y Brifysgol yn cymryd rhan mewn prosiectau sy’n gwneud bywyd myfyrwyr yn well ac yn sicrhau fod eu lleisiau yn cael eu clywed - o wirfoddoli yn yr adran Gyngor i eistedd ar Senedd y Myfyrwyr. Yn ystod fy amser fel eich Is-lywydd Cymdeithasau a Gwirfoddoli, rydw i wedi dysgu mwy ynglŷn â gynrychiolaeth myfyrwyr, ac fe garwn i weithredu hyn drwy gynrychioli eich buddiannau ar lwyfan cenedlaethol; yn siapio UCM Cymru oddi mewn i mewn i rywbeth sydd allwch chi elwa ohono ac y gallwn fod yn falch ohono.

CLAIRE ASTIN Hi there! I’m Claire, a third year ecology student here at Cardiff. In my time here I have served on various society committees, been a student mentor and am now on the Advice and Welfare executive committee. I would like to run for NUS delegate because I am very passionate about representing students in a firm and positive way. I believe everyone should have a say and I want to encourage policy and change to represent those voices. Helo! Claire ydw i, myfyriwr yn fy nhrydedd blwyddyn yn astudio ecoleg yma yng Nghaerdydd. Yn ystod fy nghyfnod yma, rydw i wedi gwasanaethu ar amryw o bwyllgorau cymdeithasau, bod yn fentor myfyrwyr ac rydw i nawr ar Bwyllgor Gwaith Cyngor a Lles. Hoffwn ymgeisio am y swydd o gynrychiolydd UCM oherwydd rydw i yn hynod angerddol ynglŷn â chynrychioli myfyrwyr mewn ffordd gadarn a chadarnhaol. Rydw i’n credu y dylai pawb gael dweud eu dweud ac rydw i eisiau annog polisi a newid i gynrychioli’r lleisiau hynny.

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MANIFESTO 2016 2018

STUDENT SENATOR SENEDD MYFYRWYR

Student Senators represent and act as the voice of Cardiff University students. Student Senators are responsible for creating and reviewing Union policies. Student Senate has the power to make policy which ensures the Union works in a way which reflects the values and ideals of the Student Body. Mae Seneddwyr Myfyrwyr yn cynrychioli ac yn gweithredu fel llais myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd. Mae Seneddwyr Myfyrwyr yn gyfrifol am greu ac adolygu polisïau’r Undeb. Mae gan Senedd y Myfyrwyr y pwer i lunio polisi sy’n sicrhau fod yr Undeb yn gweithio mewn ffordd sy’n adlewyrchu gwerthoedd a delfrydau Corff y Myfyrwyr.

ZSOFIA ZAB Hi, I'm Zsófi. I am in my third year, studying Human and Social Sciences. I believe that all students who come to Cardiff University have the power to influence how the university functions. This is why I am running to be your Student Senator. I want to represent you and bring forward your ideas, making sure that the student voice is heard. Therefore, please vote for me, so I can make the university experience better for all of us! Helo, Zsófi ydw i. Rydw yn fyfyriwr trydedd blwyddyn yn astudio Gwyddorau Dynol a Chymdeithasol. Rydw i’n credu y dylai myfyrwyr sy’n dod i Brifysgol Caerdydd gael y grym i ddylanwadu ar sut mae’r Brifysgol yn gweithredu. Dyma pam rydw i’n rhedeg i fod yn Seneddwr Myfyrwyr drosoch. Rydw i eisiau eich cynrychioli chi a chyflwyno eich syniadau, gan wneud yn siŵr y clywir eich llais. Felly, pleidleisiwch drosof i os gwelwch yn dda, fel y gallaf wneud y profiad Prifysgol yn well i bob un ohonom!

ZHIHAN LI Hello everyone. I am Zhihan Li, a Chinese student of business school in my penultimate year. I am running for the student senate for this academic year. Nowdays, there are increasing international students, but it seems that there are still many we could do to promote their intergration. All the international students feels represented and their voices heard, that’s what I think our inclusive and excellent Cardiff university should be. As an international student, I have the passion and ability to reconcile the demands of them , just like a bridge. Vote for me, for our better Cardiff! Helo bawb. Zhihan Li ydw i, myfyriwr Tsieineaidd yn fy mlwyddyn olaf yn yr ysgol fusnes. Rydw i’n ymgeisio ar gyfer y senedd myfyrwyr ar gyfer y flwyddyn academaidd hon. Dyddiau hyn, mae fwyfwy o fyfyrwyr rhyngwladol, ond mae’n ymddangos y gallwn wneud llawer mwy i hyrwyddo eu hintegreiddio. I bob myfyriwr rhyngwladol gael eu cynrychioli a’i lleisiau eu clywed, dyma beth rydw i’n credu y dylai ein Prifysgol Caerdydd cynhwysol a rhagorol ni fod. Fel myfyriwr rhyngwladol, mae gen i’r angerdd a’r gallu i gymodi eu gofynion, yn union fel pont. Pleidleisiwch drosof fi, ar gyfer ein Caerdydd well!

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

WILIAM REES

TOMOS EVANS

Shwmae, I’m Wil and as President of the Welsh Union I have the skills and experience necessary to be a strong voice for all Cardiff Students at NUS Wales’s national conference. NUS Wales plays a huge role in lobbying Welsh Government and I will fight tooth and nail for all Cardiff students to ensure that NUS Wales remains a force for good in standing up for students across the country.

Hey guys, I'm Tom, a 3rd year Biomed student and I'm running to be one of your student senators! For the past year I have been heavily involved with the SU, as part of the Give It A Go Exec as well as the SU’s Fresher’s team. I was also elected as the secretary for CU pride last year. I can now say that I have a better understanding of what it means to be a Cardiff student. If I was elected I would aim to represent every facet of our community, making sure all of our voices were heard!

Remember – where there’s a Wil, there’s a way! Shwmae, Wil ydw i, ac fel Llywydd yr Undeb Gymraeg, mae gen i’r sgil a’r profiad angenrheidiol i fod yn lais cryf i holl Fyfyrwyr Caerdydd yng nghynhadledd cenedlaethol UCM Cymru. Mae UCM Cymru yn chwarae rhan enfawr yn lobio Llywodraeth Cymru ac fe fyddaf yn brwydro dros holl fyfyrwyr Caerdydd i sicrhau fod UCM Cymru yn parhau fel grym er gwell yn sefyll dros fyfyrwyr ar draws y wlad. Cofiwch - Cofiwch - mae mwy nag un ffordd o gael Wil i’w wely!

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Shwmae, Tom dwi, myfyriwr biofeddygol 3ydd blwyddyn ac rydw i’n ymgeisio i fod yn un o’ch seneddwyr myfyrwyr! Dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf rydw i wedi bod yn ymwneud yn helaeth gyda’r Undeb, fel rhan o Bwyllgor Gwaith Rho Gynnig Arni yn ogystal â thîm Y Glas yr Undeb. Cefais hefyd fy ethol fel ysgrifennydd ar gyfer Pride Prifysgol Caerdydd llynedd. Gallaf bellach ddweud fod gen i well ddealltwriaeth o’r hyn mae’n golygu i fod yn fyfyriwr yng Nghaerdydd. Pe cawn fy ethol fe fyddwn i yn anelu at gynrychioli bob agwedd o’n cymuned, gan wneud yn siŵr fod ein lleisiau i gyd yn cael eu clywed!

TOM KELROSS If you like Pina Coladas and getting reasonable policies passed in your SU, then I may be the candidate for you. I have no interest in playing politics, no strong political views to the right or left. I am solely interested in keeping student senate focused around the issues that directly affect students during their time studying, such as library opening times, access to welfare, and being able to find work at, and after, university. To find out more about me, and how I will best represent your personal / course / societies interests in student senate visit http://vote.kelross.me Os ydych yn hoffi Pina Coladas a chael polisïau rhesymol yn cael eu pasio yn eich Undeb, efallai mai fi yw’r ymgeisydd i chi. Nid oes gennyf ddiddordeb mewn chwarae gwleidyddiaeth, nid oes gennyf ddaliadau gwleidyddol cryf i'r dde nac i'r chwith. Fy unig ddiddordeb yw cadw'r senedd myfyrwyr wedi ei ffocysu ar y materion sy'n effeithio’n uniongyrchol ar ein myfyrwyr yn ystod eu hamser astudio, megis oriau agor llyfrgelloedd, mynediad at les, a'r gallu i ddod i hyd i waith yn ystod ac wedi eu cyfnod prifysgol. Os hoffech ddysgu mwy amdanaf, a sut y byddaf yn cynrychioli eich diddordebau personol / cwrs / cymdeithasau orau yn y senedd myfyrwyr, ymwelwch â http:// vote.kelross.me/scrutiny

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

THIERRY WALKER I have experience within the SU in both Student Advice and Mind Your Head, giving me a greater understanding of the functions of the SU. I am strongly committed to improving the student experience wherever possible, particularly through improved equality and inclusion. Mae gen i brofiad o fewn yr Undeb gyda Cyngor i Fyfyrwyr a Gofalu am eich Pen, sy’n rhoi dealltwriaeth gryfach i mi o weithdrefnau’r Undeb. Rydw i’n llwyr ymroddedig i wella'r profiad myfyrwyr lle bynnag bo modd, yn benodol drwy wella cydraddoldeb a chynhwysedd.

SYED SHAH Hi everyone, I am Syed Waqar from Kashmir. I am studying Politics and International relations. Coming to the elections. I will be honest, the first thought for contesting was a better looking cv. But, that isn’t all. Being from Kashmir, I truly know how much the opinion of masses matter. I can promise a companionship rather than a leadership. I have always been honest and sincere in life and I desire to continue that way. It wouldn’t just be electing me, it would be like electing your own self. Giving a voice to your own thoughts. Helo bawb, Syed Waqar o Gashmir ydw i. Wrth ddod at yr etholiadau. Byddaf yn onest, y peth cyntaf a ddaeth i’m meddwl o ran ymgeisio yn yr etholiadau oedd cael CV a fyddai’n edrych yn well. Ond, nid dyna’r cwbl. Gan fy mod i’n dod o Gashmir, gwn fod barn y bobl o bwys. Gallaf addo cwmnïaeth yn hytrach nag arweinyddiaeth. Yr wyf yn wastad wedi bod yn onest ac yn ddiffuant mewn bywyd a’m dymuniad yw parhau i fod felly. Nid y fi’n unig y byddwch yn ei ethol, byddai fel ethol chi eich hunan. Yn rhoi llais i’ch syniadau eich hunain. Rhoi llais i’ch syniadau eich hunain

TAKURA NYAMOWA

SUPRIYA PANDURANGI

I am a believer of the transformative ability of collaboration. We all have a part to play in building on the successes, and shortcomings, of the previous senate. Having sat on two executive committees (Education, and Student Advice and Welfare), I will continue to seek shared values and ideals among us while pragmatically solving challenges we face as a community. Through senate, we can facilitate and formalise the establishment of functional and sustainable relationships between societies and companies and organisations. We can also continue to push for policies that uphold civil liberties and freedoms, demonstrating integrity, honesty, decency and courage.

A wise dude once said, "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality". My vision is to give us opportunity to know each other by more than just names and faces as well as to promote a more positive and welcoming environment. Student Senate is all about strong leadership, communication and making smart choices for the entire student body. I will always have your back! A vote for me is a vote for you. In return, I offer steadfastness and commitment to working hard for you even during difficult times while still keeping a sense of humor!

Rydw i’n credu yng ngallu gwedd newidiol cydweithredu. Mae gennym oll ran i’w wneud er mwyn adeiladu ar lwyddiannau a diffygion, y senedd flaenorol. O achosi i mi eistedd at ddau bwyllgor gwaith (Addysg a Cyngor i Fyfyrwyr a Lles), Fe wna i barhau i geisio rhannu gwerthoedd ac ideolegau yn ein mysg wrth ddatrys problemau rydyn ni’n eu hwynebu ni fel cymdeithas yn bragmatig. Drwy’r senedd, gallwn hwyluso a ffurfioli’r sefydliad o berthnasau gweithredol a chynaliadwy rhwng cymdeithasau a chwmnïau a sefydliadau. Gallwn hefyd barhau i wthio ar gyfer polisïau sy’n cynnal rhyddfreiniau a rhyddid sifil, yn arddangos uniondeb, gonestrwydd, cwrteisi a dewrder.

Dywedodd boi clyfar unwaith, "Arwienyddiaeth yw'r gallu i drawsnewid gwledigaeth i realiti". Fy ngweledigaeth i yw rhoi’r cyfle i ni ddod i nabod ein gilydd drwy fwy nag enwau ac wynebau yn ogystal â hyrwyddo amgylchedd mwy cadarnhaol a chroesawgar. Mae Undeb y Myfyrwyr i gyd yn ymwneud ag arweinyddiaeth gref, cyfathrebu a gwneud dewisiadau call ar gyfer yr holl gorff y myfyrwyr. Fyddai wastad yn gefn i chi! Mae pleidlais i mi yn bleidlais i chi. Yn gyfnewid, rydw i yn cynnig dycnwch ac ymrwymiad i weithio’n galed i chi hyd yn oed yn ystod amseroedd anodd wrth gadw fy hiwmor!

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

SUMAIR GUPTA NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED HEB GYFLWYNO MANIFFESTO

SOFIA SHKURAT Aloha! I am Sofi, a 2nd year Ancient history student, who has arrived from a freezing cold country. It should be a list of my undoubtedly good characters which, of course, make me a brilliant candidate for the role in Senate, however, I am sure everyone will skip this part just like terms of use (as I usually do). What I want to say is that, after being in MUN and a journalist for a local newspaper, there I certainly lost a quarter of my nerves, I am well-prepared to put my hand up and vote in favor of your ideas. Aloha! Sofi ydi i, myfyriwr Hanes Hynafol y fy 2il flwyddyn, sydd wedi cyrraedd o wlad rhewllyd o oer. Dylai fod yn restr o fy rhinweddau da sydd, wrth gwrs, yn fy ngwneud i yn ymgeisydd penigamp ar gyfer rôl y Senedd, fodd bynnag, rydw i’n siŵr y bydd pawb yn anwybyddu’r darn hwn yn union fel telerau defnyddio (fel rydw i’n arfer ei wneud). Beth hoffwn ddweud yw, wedi bod yn y Gymdeithas Model Cenhedlodd Unedig ac yn newyddiadurwyr i bapur newydd lleol, yno yn sicr y collais chwarter o fy nerfau, rydw i yn hynod barod i roi fy llaw i fyny a phleidleisio ar ran eich syniadau.

SHRINIDHI SUDHAKARAN By being a Student Senate, I trust that I can make the concerns put forward by my fellow peers and myself get a clear sense of justification. Making this my only goal, I hope to stand for what is right and make sure I am a huge impact on and off campus. I also will make sure to be an active part in all actions taken upon in the committee and work collectively with the other senates. Drwy fod yn Seneddwr Myfyrwyr, gallaf ymddiried y gallaf sicrhau fod y pryderon a gyflwynir gennyf i a fy nghyfoedion yn cael arwydd glir o gyfiawnhad. Gan wneud hyn yn fy unig gôl, gobeithiaf i sefyll dros yr hyn sydd yn iawn a gwneud yn siŵr fy mod i’n heffaith enfawr ar ac oddi wrth y campws. Byddaf hefyd yn gwneud yn siŵr i fod yn rhan weithredol ym mhob gweithred a godir yn y pwyllgor a gweithio ar y cyd gyda seneddwyr eraill.

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

SHIV SHARMA BSc international business management Student representative Why me? I am really enjoying my time here as an undergraduate . I have what it takes to help maintain SU's constant progress, making improvements in all areas of student life. With an energetic personality, I’m keen to meet new people and engage with the students on a day-to-day basis. I have witnessed some of the University’s biggest changes and I’m really keen to maintain this momentum of positive innovation. I have always tried to be involved with the university and taking a active part in it. A vote for me means empowering. Rheoli Busnes Rhyngwladol BSc Cynrychiolaeth Myfyrwyr Pam fi? Rydw i wirioneddol yn mwynhau fy amser yma fel myfyriwr israddedig. Mae gen i’r hyn sydd ei angen i helpu cynnal datblygiad cyson yr Undeb, gan wneud gwelliannau ym mhob agwedd o fywyd. Gyda phersonoliaeth egnïol, rydw i’n awyddus i gwrdd â phobl newydd ac ymgysylltu â’r myfyrwyr ar sail dydd i ddydd. Rydw i wedi bod yn dyst i rai o newidiadau mwyaf y Brifysgol ac rydw i’n hynod awyddus i gynnal y momentwm hwn o arloesedd cadarnhaol. Rydw i wastad wedi ceisio o gymryd rhan gyda’r Brifysgol a chymryd rhan weithredol ynddo. Mae pleidlais i mi yn golygu grym.

SHEKINA ORTOM Hello, I’m Shekina, a Postgraduate Physiotherapy student. I’m on the Heath Park Exec and a member of the African Caribbean Society. My aim is to ensure policies are set to help transform and improve your student experience. I’m here to listen to your concerns and to ensure that you're heard. I stand for: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all. More facilities to enhance education and learning experiences. Strengthening the existing Welfare, Support and Security services. More Student Union services and involvement at the Heath Campus. Improvement of Sport facilities across campus. Increase participation in Societies and Volunteering. #VoteShekina#YouHaveAVoice#LetItBeHeard Helo, Shekina ydw i, myfyriwr Ffisiotherapi Ôl-raddedig. Rydw ar Bwyllgor Gwaith Parc y Mynydd Bychan ac yn aelod o’r Gymdeithas Garibïaidd Affricanaidd. Fy nod yw sicrhau fod polisïau yn cael eu gosod i weddnewid a gwella eich profiad fel myfyriwr. Rydw i yma i wrando ar eich pryderon ac i sicrhau eich bod chi’n cael eich clywed. Rydw i’n sefyll dros: Cydraddoldeb, amrywiaeth a chynhwysiant i bawb. Mwy o gyfleusterau i ehangu eich profiadau addysg a dysgu. Cryfhau’r gwasanaethau Lles, Cymorth a Diogelwch presennol. Mwy o wasanaethau Undeb y Myfyrwyr ac ymwneud fwy ym Mharc Y Mynydd Bychan. Gwella cyfleusterau Chwaraeon ar draws y campws. Cynyddu'r nifer sy’n cymryd rhan mewn Cymdeithasau a Gwirfoddoli. #PleidleisiwchShekina#MaeGenTiLais#GadIddoGaelEiGlywed

SCHAIMA SALIH NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED HEB GYFLWYNO MANIFFESTO

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

SAREENA NAWAZ

SAMANTHA HAMMETT

NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED

HEB GYFLWYNO MANIFFESTO

SAMUEL LEE I'm passionate about education but also about not spending too much time in class. I'll push for anything which will enhance the student experience (especially library improvements). I'll call anything out that seems really stupid and let everyone know that it's stupid and hopefully make sure that dumb policies don't get passed. Maybe I'll figure out how to get £1 VK's (probably not) but I hope to help make realistic changes and improvements. Rydw i’n angerddol ynglŷn ag addysg ond hefyd am beidio treulio gormod o amser yn y dosbarth. Fe fyddaf yn gwthio am unrhyw beth a fydd yn ehangu’r profiad myfyrwyr (yn enwedig gwelliannau i’r llyfrgelloedd). Fe fyddaf yn dadlau yn erbyn unrhyw beth sydd yn ymddangos yn hollol wirion a gadael i bawb wybod ei fod yn wirion a gobeithio gwneud y siŵr nad yw polisïau twp yn cael eu pasio. Efallai y gwna i ddarganfod ffordd o gael VKs am £1 (annhebygol) ond rydw i’n gobeithio i helpu gwneud newidiadau a gwelliannau realistig.

RUHEE SHARIFF NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED HEB GYFLWYNO MANIFFESTO

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

ROSALIND CROCKER

PRANAV KANADE

Student Senate is the perfect opportunity to implement the change we want to see in our SU and make sure that students are all involved at the highest level of decision-making. In the last year, I’ve represented Cardiff within the NUS in Wales and across the UK, making sure our voice is heard on a national scale. I would love the opportunity to do the same in the Student Senate and ensure that our SU helps to provide a positive, welcoming and inclusive university experience which puts students at the heart of their policies and values.

Hi, I’m Pranav and I study Economics and Finance. I strongly believe in working with every student to enhance their university experience. If I’m elected as your student senator, I will:

Mae Senedd y Myfyrwyr yn gyfle perffaith i gyflawni’r newid rydym ni eisiau ei weld yn ein Hundeb Myfyrwyr a gwneud yn siŵr fod myfyrwyr yn ymwneud â’r lefel uchaf o wneud penderfyniadau. Yn y flwyddyn ddiwethaf, rydw i wedi cynrychioli Caerdydd o fewn UCM Cymru ac ar draws y DU, gan wneud yn siŵr fod ein llais yn cael ei glywed ar raddfa genedlaethol. Fe garwn y cyfle i wneud yr un peth eto yn Senedd y Myfyrwyr ac i sicrhau fod ein Hundeb Myfyrwyr yn helpu i ddarparu profiad prifysgol gadarnhaol, groesawgar a chynhwysol sy’n rhoi myfyrwyr wrth galon eu polisïau a gwerthoedd.

Helo, Pranav ydw i a dwi’n astudio Economeg a Chyllid. Dwi’n credu’n gryf mewn gweithio gyda phob myfyriwr i wella eu profiad Prifysgol. Os caf fy ethol fel eich seneddwr myfyrwyr, byddaf yn:

Promote ideas that benefit your welfare as students Speak to students to gather issues that need addressing Ensure YOUR voice is heard in senate meetings

Hyrwyddo syniadau sydd o fudd i’ch lles chi fel myfyrwyr Siarad â myfyrwyr er mwyn casglu materion sydd angen eu codi. Sicrhau fod eich llais CHI yn cael ei glywed yng nghyfarfodydd y senedd

RHYS THOMAS

OMAIR ALI

Hi folks! I'm a 3rd year student here at Cardiff University and would love the opportunity to use my experience as a student here at Cardiff in being a senator for all students. A vote for me is a vote for a senator putting the students of Cardiff first. I want to improve our education. Many of you will be familiar with the strikes that disrupted our education last year. I want to ensure that as a university we learn from these events to ensure that students get the education they deserve given the amount we pay for our education.

Hi guys, I am one of the candidates standing for the position of student senator. Being an international final year student I believe that I can perfectly understand problems faced by both international and local students while in University. University time should be one of the most enjoyable times of your life. If elected as your student senator I will try to make University life of each and everyone here in Cardiff University the best memory you will have.

Helo bobl! Rydw i’n fyfyriwr 3ydd blwyddyn yma ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd ac fe garwn i’r cyfle i ddefnyddio fy mhrofiad fel myfyriwr yma yng Nghaerdydd i fod yn seneddwr i’r holl fyfyrwyr. Mae pleidlais i mi yn bleidlais i seneddwr a fydd yn rhoi myfyrwyr Caerdydd yn gyntaf. Dwi eisiau gwella ein haddysg. Bydd llawer ohonoch yn gyfarwydd gyda’r streiciau a amharodd ar ein haddysg flwyddyn ddiwethaf. Dwi eisiau sicrhau ein bod ni fel Prifysgol yn dysgu o’r digwyddiadau hyn i sicrhau fod myfyrwyr yn derbyn yr addysg maen nhw’n ei haeddu o ystyried faint rydym ni’n ei dalu am ein haddysg.

Haia bawb, rydw i’n un o’r ymgeiswyr sy’n sefyll ar gyfer y swydd o seneddwr myfyrwyr. Drwy fod yn fyfyriwr rhyngwladol yn fy mlwyddyn olaf credaf y gallaf ddeall yn berffaith problemau a wynebir gan fyfyrwyr rhyngwladol a lleol tra yn y Brifysgol. Fe ddylai’r cyfnod yn y Brifysgol fod yn un o’r cyfnodau gorau yn eich bywyd. Os caf fy ethol fel eich seneddwr myfyrwyr fe geisiaf wneud bywyd Prifysgol i bawb yma ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd yr atgof gorau y cewch chi.

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

OLIVER COPLESTON I'm Oliver, a 4th year Computer Science student who's passionate about improving the student experience through the better use of technology. This year I've joined the education executive committee to help the VP education, Jackie Yip, deliver on her manifesto and I wish to further this role by becoming your student senator. Oliver ydw i, myfyriwr blwyddyn 4 yn astudio Gwyddorau Cyfrifiadurol sydd yn angerddol ynglŷn â gwella profiad y myfyrwyr drwy ddefnydd gwell o dechnoleg. Eleni rydw i wedi ymuno â’r pwyllgor gwaith addysg i helpu gyda IL Addysg, Jackie Yip, darparu ei maniffesto ac rydw i’n dymuno i bellhau’r rôl hwn drwy fod yn Seneddwr Myfyrwyr.

MAUDE AGOMBAR I would love to get involved with the Student Senate as this is my final year at university and I would like to give something back to the institution that has supported me and shaped me into the person I am today. I would also love to be influential in changing the university for the better, to make the experience easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Fe garwn i gymryd rhan yn y Senedd Myfyrwyr gan mai hwn yw fy mlwyddyn olaf yn y Brifysgol ac fe hoffwn roi rhywbeth yn ôl i’r sefydliad sydd wedi fy nghefnogi i a fy siapio i’r person ydw i heddiw. Fe garwn hefyd fod yn ddylanwadol yn newid y Brifysgol er gwell, i wneud y profiad yn haws a mwy pleserus i bawb.

MARWAN HANBALI I am an MSc Manufacturing Engineering Innovations with management student. I was a Cardiff University undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering. I have been involved with the SU as the President of Palestine Society for two consecutive years. This university has positively contributed to me developing at the educational level and on my own personal skills. It is time to give back in the most efficient way. Being a student senator is essential to maintain Cardiff University's name and even take it forward. This requires someone who is willing to dedicate for the role and knows what Cardiff Uni really is, so VOTE Marwan. Rydw i’n fyfyriwr Arloesi a Rheoli mewn Peirianneg Gweithgynhyrchu MSc. Roeddwn i’n fyfyriwr israddedig Prifysgol Caerdydd yn astudio Peirianneg Fecanyddol. Rydw i wedi bod yn ymwneud â’r Undeb fel Llywydd y Gymdeithas Palestina am ddwy flynedd yn olynol. Mae’r Brifysgol hon wedi cyfrannu yn gadarnhaol i fy natblygiad i ar lefel addysgiadol a fy sgiliau personol. Mae’n bryd i roi yn ôl yn y ffordd fwyaf effeithiol. Mae bod yn Seneddwr Myfyrwyr yn hanfodol i gynnal enw da Prifysgol Caerdydd a hyd yn oed mynd ag ef yn bellach. Mae hyn yn gofyn am rywun sydd yn fodlon i ymrwymo i’r rôl ac sy’n gwybod beth yn union yw Prifysgol Caerdydd, felly PLEIDLEISIWCH Marwan.

JEEVAN KAUR Hello, I'm Manjeevan! I'm an English, Media and Journalism student. I would foster an inclusive and diverse approach to the role. I intend to represent the student's voice and ensure policy improves the student experience. I am a passionate advocate for student engagement on campus and have experience creating an online presence to enable students to interact with me. I am a reliable, committed and hardworking person with confidence expressing ideas. This position would allow further insights and act as a vehicle for positive change for all students. I would appreciate the opportunity to create an inclusive atmosphere as well as a lasting impact. Hello, Manjeevan dwi! Rydw i’n fyfyriwr yn astudio Saesneg, y Cyfryngau a Newyddiaduraeth. Fe fyddaf yn meithrin agwedd gynhwysol ac amryfal yn y rôl. Rydw i’n bwriadu cynrychioli llais y myfyrwyr a sicrhau fod y polisi yn gwella’r profiad myfyrwyr. Rydw i’n eiriolwr angerddol dros ymgysylltu â myfyrwyr ar y campws ac mae gen i brofiad o greu presenoldeb ar-lein er mwyn galluogi myfyrwyr i ryngweithio gyda fi. Rydw i’n ddibynadwy, ymroddgar ac yn berson sy’n gweithio’n galed ac yn hyderus yn mynegi syniadau. Fe fyddai’r swydd hon yn fy ngalluogi i gael mewnwelediad pellach a gweithredu fel cyfrwng ar gyfer newid cadarnhaol i bob myfyriwr. Fe fyddwn i yn gwerthfawrogi’r cyfle i greu awyrgylch cynhwysol yn ogystal â dylanwad parhaol.

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

LUCY WAKELIN NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED HEB GYFLWYNO MANIFFESTO

LEO HOLMES I am standing for this position because I want to help make a positive change to the students union, as I believe it can be improved as an institution. I wish to make the students union a living wage union, ensuring that it employs its staff at £8.75 per hour, a fair wage which respects the financial issues faced by its students and its staff. On top of this, I currently hold two positions on executives in the students unionthe Volunteering executive and the education executive- so I have experience in debating and policy formulation. Rydw i yn ymgeisio am y swydd hon oherwydd rydw i eisiau helpu gwneud newid cadarnhaol i undeb y myfyrwyr, gan fy mod yn credu fod modd ei wella fel sefydliad. Dymunaf i wneud undeb y myfyrwyr yn undeb cyflog byw, gan sicrhau ei fod yn cyflogi ei staff am £8.75 yr awr, cyflog teg sy’n parchu’r materion ariannol sy’n wynebu eu myfyrwyr a’u staff. Ar ben hyn, yn bresennol rydw i’n dal dwy swydd ar bwyllgorau gwaith yn Undeb y Myfyrwyr - y Pwyllgor Gwaith Gwirfoddoli a’r Pwyllgor Gwaith Addysg - felly mae gen i brofiad o ddadlau fy achos a gosod polisïau.

LIYAN FANG NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED HEB GYFLWYNO MANIFFESTO

KATIE DAVIES The role of student senator is a great responsibility as it allows the voices of the students at the university to be directly heard. As a first year student, I know that many first years feel their problems are overlooked or put aside in favour of students who have issues in their masters or dissertation years. I would like to help the student union recognise that these problems are vital too as these issues may colour people's initial experience of university or even encourage them to dropout before their university experience has fully begun. Mae rôl seneddwr myfyrwyr yn gyfrifoldeb mawr gan ei fod yn galluogi i leisiau myfyrwyr y Brifysgol gael eu clywed yn uniongyrchol. Myfyriwr blwyddyn gyntaf, rydw i’n ymwybodol fod llawer o fyfyrwyr blwyddyn gyntaf yn teimlo fod eu problemau yn cael eu hanwybyddu neu eu neilltuo i’r ochr ac y caiff myfyrwyr gyda phroblemau gyda'u gradd meistr neu draethawd hir eu ffafrio. Hoffwn helpu Undeb y Myfyrwyr i gydnabod fod y problemau hyn yn allweddol hefyd, oherwydd y gall y materion hyn ddylanwadu ar brofiadau cynnar pobl o’r brifysgol neu hyd yn oed annog hwy i adel y Brifysgol cyn i’w profiad yma ddechrau yn llawn.

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

KATHRYN CRIBBIN Shwmae/Hello, my name is Kathryn and I'm running to be on the Student Senate because I want to ensure that everyone's views are represented at the SU.

KARIS PEARSON NO MANIFESTO SUBMITTED HEB GYFLWYNO MANIFFESTO

I'm currently a Postgraduate student and previously studied my undergraduate here, which means I know what affects both undergraduates and postgraduates.I also volunteer with Give It A Go and work within the SU. Shwmae, fy enw i yw Kathryn ac rydw i’n ymgeisio i fod ar y Senedd Myfyrwyr oherwydd rydw i eisiau sicrhau fod daliadau pawb yn cael eu cynrychioli yn yr Undeb. Rydw ar hyn o bryd yn fyfyriwr Ôl-raddedig ac wedi astudio fy ngradd israddedig yma yn flaenorol, sy’n golygu fy mod i’n gwybod beth sy’n effeithio israddedigion ac ôl-raddedigion. Rydw i hefyd yn gwirfoddoli gyda Rho Gynnig Arni ac yn gweithio o fewn yr Undeb.

KARSTEN MADSEN

KAMRAN NASIR

My aims as a Senator are founded on the ideas of equality and transparency. Firstly, I want to promote the those who often are overlooked or ignored in student politics; namely, those who don’t engage out of apathy or mistrust regarding the process. I aim to ensure that all students are given a more accessible and reliable voice on the senate, and that the senate and senators are more transparent regarding decision making. Furthermore, I aim to ensure that all senate policies are fiscally responsible and have a clear and achievable goal, to increase confidence and engagement with the senate.

Who I Am MBA student from Pakistan. I am determined to contribute my time and energy to create positive changes that students want to see. I’ll put my efforts into making university life for our students the most fruitful, fun, fulfilling experience I can. What I Want To Achieve To increase student feedback in order to provide a service more tailored to what students want. To increase Postgraduate, International student participation and awareness. To do so I will improve communications between those student bodies and the union. I hope to set up open forums,groups and awareness mechanisms to support them.

Fy nod fel Seneddwr wedi cael eu sefydlu ar syniadau o gydraddoldeb a thryloywder. I ddechrau, dwi eisiau hyrwyddo'r rheini sydd yn cael eu diystyru neu eu hanwybyddu yn aml yng ngwleidyddiaeth myfyrwyr; yn bennaf, rheini sydd ddim yn ymgysylltu oherwydd dihidrwydd neu ddiffyg ymddiried ynghylch y broses. Fy nod yw sicrhau fod bob myfyriwr yn cael llais mwy hygyrch a dibynadwy yn y senedd, a bod y senedd a seneddwyr yn fwy tryloyw ynghylch gwneud penderfyniadau. Ar ben hyn, fy nod yw sicrhau fod bob polisi'r senedd yn gyfrifol yn ariannol a gyda gôl glir a chyraeddadwy, i gynyddu hyder ac ymgysylltu gyda’r senedd.

Pwy ydw i Myfyriwr MBA o Bacistan. Rydw i’n benderfynol o gyfrannu fy amser a fy egni i greu newidiadau cadarnhaol y mae myfyrwyr eisiau eu gweld. Rhoddaf fy ymdrechion i mewn i wneud bywyd prifysgol ar gyfer ein myfyrwyr yn brofiad mwyaf ffrwythlon, hwylus a boddhaus ag y gallaf. Beth Rwyf Am Ei Gyflawni I gynyddu adborth myfyrwyr er mwyn darparu gwasanaeth wedi ei deilwra i’r hyn y mae myfyrwyr ei eisiau. I gynyddu ymwybyddiaeth a chyfranogiad Myfyrwyr Ôl-raddedig, Rhyngwladol. I wneud hynny fe fyddaf yn gwella cyfathrebu rhwng y cyrff myfyrwyr hynny a’r undeb. Rwy’n gobeithio i osod fforymau, grwpiau a chamau ar gyfer ymwybyddiaeth i’w cefnogi nhw.

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

JULIA BRZEZINSKA You can't turn a no to a yes without a maybe in between. Fixating on one issue can only neglect the others, we need to look more broadly and holistically about how we distriute our focus and actions, its the small consistent changes that make the difference to our student experience. Nid oes modd newid na i ie heb gael efallai rhyngddynt. Bydd ffocysu ar un mater ond yn golygu diystyru materion eraill, mae’n rhaid i ni edrych yn fwy eang a chyfannol ynglŷn â sut rydym yn dosrannu ein ffocws a’n gweithredoedd, y newidiadau bach cyson sy’n gwneud gwahaniaeth i’n profiad myfyrwyr.

JOSH EYNON As a student who has been with Cardiff university for almost 5 years, I believe I have the experence and maturity to represent the views and opinions of the student body. Being a student senator would give me the opportunity to fight for positive change! Be this helping to reduce the environmental impact of the university and SU, fighting for equality among us or to provide support to those who are in desperate need of it. Furthermore, I wish to introduce more schemes that strive to positively impact every student here at cardiff university. Elect me and I will do everything in my power to bring about this change. Fel myfyriwr sydd wedi bod gyda Phrifysgol Caerdydd am bron i 5 mlynedd, credaf fod gen i'r profiad a’r aeddfedrwydd i gynrychioli barn a daliadau corff y myfyrwyr. Bydd bod yn seneddwr myfyrwyr yn rhoi’r cyfle i mi frwydro dros newid cadarnhaol! Boed hynny yn helpu i leihau effaith amgylcheddol y Brifysgol a’r Undeb, brwydro dros gyfartaledd yn ein mysg neu i ddarparu cefnogaeth i’r rheini sydd ag angen enbyd amdano. Ar ben hynny, dymunaf i gyflwyno mwy o gynlluniau sy’n anelu i gael effaith cadarnhaol ar bob myfyriwr yma ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd. Pleidleisiwch drosta i ac fe wna i bopeth yn fy ngallu i gyflwyno’r newid hwn.

JOSHUA PRIOR

JOSEPH THOMSON

I'm running for Student Senate to ensure that the views of students are properly heard. Often there will be some politically-minded students who propose motions to advance the cause of their respective political parties without any regard for the impact it will have on ordinary students. This is why I want to be elected to the Senate. I will champion the welfare of the general student body. In addition I want to support and propose motions to aid the work of the Sabbatical Officers to lobby the University for real change in the interests of students.

This is a late nomination however I am usually more organised. And this is a good quality for the Senate. I want to be involved in the SU more this year and the Senate can make change for the better. I can come up with pragmatic policies, I am stubborn finding issues in ideas. Whilst I am inexperienced, I like to think I am enthusiastic and willing to develop myself to make me a better representative.

Rydw i’n ymgeisio am Senedd y Myfyrwyr i sicrhau fod lleisiau'r myfyrwyr yn cael eu clywed yn iawn. Yn aml bydd rhai myfyrwyr gwleidyddol sy’n cynnig cynigion i gynyddu achos eu plaid wleidyddol benodol heb unrhyw ystyriaeth i’r effaith a gaiff ar fyfyrwyr arferol. Dyma pam rydw i eisiau cael fy ethol i’r Senedd. Byddaf yn amddiffyn lles cyffredinol corff y myfyrwyr. Rydw i hefyd eisiau cefnogi a chynnig cynigion i gynorthwyo gwaith y Swyddogion Sabothol i lobio’r Brifysgol am newid gwirioneddol sydd o fudd i fyfyrwyr.

Mae hwn yn enwebiad hwyr, fodd bynnag rydw i fel arfer yn fwy trefnus. Ac mae hwn yn nodwedd dda i gael ar gyfer y Senedd. Rydw i eisiau cymryd mwy o ran yn yr Undeb eleni a gall y Senedd wneud newid er gwell. Gallaf ddyfeisio polisïau pragmatig, rydw i’n ystyfnig i geisio darganfod problemau mewn syniadau. Tra’n amhrofiadol, rydw i’n hoffi meddwl fy mod i’n frwdfrydig ac yn barod i ddatblygu fy hunan er mwyn bod yn well cynrychiolydd.

https://bit.ly/2PHUoZU: have a look at my Facebook for a better idea about me!

https://bit.ly/2PHUoZU: cymrwch olwg ar fy Facebook i gael gwell syniad amdanaf i!

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

JOSE AFONSO

JONO MELBOURNE

If elected to the Senate I will vocally oppose any motions that would damage the reputation of Cardiff Students, such as the banning of National Newspapers, and the recognition of rogue states. I will also seek to address the critical issue of the Student Strikes, which cost students hundreds of pounds worth of lost lectures and contact hours, with no reimbursement. It is time to stand up for our education, and as Senator I would do just that. It is time to bring common sense approach back to the Senate, and if elected I will do just that.

I'm Jono, a third year History student who was initially completely unaware of the Student Senate. The Senate gets us students what we want, which is why I believe we need to raise awareness of it. It ensures the University is moving in accordance with the desires of students. Therefore, this is the perfect role for me as I approach each issue presented to me objectively, both personally and politically. Knowing many students from various backgrounds and subjects, I can represent not only what a student like me would want, but the general desires of all of us.

Os caf fy ethol i’r Senedd fe fyddaf yn mynegi ar lafar yn erbyn unrhyw gynigion a fyddai yn difrodi enw da Myfyrwyr Caerdydd, megis gwahardd papurau newydd cenedlaethol, a chydnabyddiaeth o wladwriaethau amheus. Byddaf hefyd yn codi'r mater hanfodol o Streiciau’r Myfyrwyr, a gostiodd gwerth cannoedd o bunnoedd o ddarlithoedd ac oriau cyswllt coll i fyfyrwyr, heb ddim ad-daliad. Mae’n amser i sefyll dros eich addysg, ac fel Seneddwr byddwn yn gwneud yr union beth. Mae’n bryd i ddod a dull synnwyr cyffredin yn ôl i’r Senedd, ac os caf fe ethol fe fyddwn yn gwneud yr union beth.

Jono ydw i, myfyriwr trydedd flwyddyn nad oedd yn ymwybodol fod Senedd Myfyrwyr i gael i ddechrau. Drwy’r Senedd rydyn ni’r myfyrwyr yn medru cael yr hyn rydyn ni eisiau, dyma pam y credaf y dylid codi ymwybyddiaeth amdano. Mae’n sicrhau fod y Brifysgol yn symud yn unol â dyheadau’r myfyrwyr. Felly, dyma’r rôl berffaith i mi wrth i mi ymgymryd â phob mater a gyflwynir i fi yn wrthrychol, yn bersonol ac yn wleidyddol. O achos i mi adnabod llawer o fyfyrwyr o wahanol gefndiroedd a phynciau, gallaf gynrychioli nid yn unig be hoffai myfyrwyr fel fi, ond y dyheadau cyffredin ymysg pob un ohonom

JONATHON MARTIN I want to be a platform for a variety of voices in the Senate. I want to fight for our education especially with the turmoil of the strikes last year. I want to ensure every penny of our loans and grants that contributes to Cardiff uni's and the SU's coffers is spent in our best interest, with our education and quality of life in mind. Dwi eisiau rhoi llwyfan i amrywiaeth o leisiau yn y Senedd. Rydw i eisiau ymladd dros ein haddysg yn enwedig gyda helynt y streiciau flwyddyn ddiwethaf. Rydw i eisiau sicrhau fod pob ceiniog o’n benthyciadau a grantiau sy’n cyfrannu i goffrau’r Brifysgol Caerdydd a’r Undeb yn cael ei wario er ein budd ni, gydag ein haddysg a safon byw mewn golwg.

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

JANET WILLIAMS

JAMES CARUANA

As Mature Officer 2017/18, I have experience of representing students on the senate and would like to do so again in 2018/19. I was a participating member of the senate and partook fully in all decisions. I was able to centre some arguments to give a balanced representation to all students. I was able to get a proposal passed in the Senate to raise awareness of student carers. I was part of TEAM CUSU during freshers and I am now on Student Welfare and Advice team. I wish to support students and policies that will affect them, on the Senate.

The Student Senate gives students an opportunity to democratically decide the policies of the Student Union. The Student Senate has paved the way for the banning of plastic straws, providing economic help for Postgraduate Students and forcing the University to be transparent with its investments. As a University we need to build on these achievents, I will fight to continue this record and will provide a progressive voice on the senate. If elected, I will support; the living wage campaign for Union staff, more support for disadvantaged students and to make the university more inclusive so all students feel welcome.

Fel Swyddog Myfyrwyr Aeddfed 2017/18, mae gen i brofiad o gynrychioli myfyrwyr ar y senedd a hoffwn wneud hynny eto yn 2018/19. Roeddwn yn aelod cyfranogol o’r senedd ac yn ymgymryd yn llawn ym mhob penderfyniad. Roeddwn i’n medru cydbwyso rhai dadleuon er mwyn rhoi cynrychiolaeth gytbwys i bob myfyrwyr. Llwyddais i basio cynnig yn y Senedd i godi ymwybyddiaeth am fyfyrwyr sy’n ofalwyr. Roeddwn i’n rhan o DÎM UMPC yn ystod y glas ac rydw i bellach ar dîm Cyngor a Lles Myfyrwyr. Dymunaf i gefnogi myfyrwyr a pholisïau a fydd yn eu heffeithio hwy, ar y Senedd.

Mae Senedd y Myfyrwyr yn rhoi’r cyfle i fyfyrwyr benderfynu yn ddemocrataidd ar bolisïau Undeb y Myfyrwyr. Mae’r Senedd Myfyrwyr wedi arwain y ffordd ar gyfer gwahardd gwellt plastig, darparu cymorth economaidd ar gyfer Myfyrwyr Ôlraddedig a gorfodi’r Brifysgol i fod yn dryloyw gyda’i fuddsoddiadau. Fel Prifysgol mae angen i ni adeiladu ar y llwyddiannau hyn, byddaf yn brwydro i barhau'r record hon ac fe fyddaf yn darparu llais blaengar ar y senedd. Os caf fy ethol, cefnogaf; yr ymgyrch cyflog byw i staff yr Undeb, mwy o gefnogaeth i fyfyrwyr dan anfantais a gwneud y Brifysgol yn fwy cynhwysol fel y gall bob myfyriwr deimlo croeso.

JAMES WALLICE

JACOB TURNBULL

I’m standing to be your voice on the Student Senate. It’s vital the interests of all students are taken into account by the Student Union, whether this is fighting for open and transparent spending of your money, or making sure we have the right facilities to prosper. It’s crucial we all have a voice. We need a strong delegate on the Senate to keep the Union in check, and I want to be that person. Rydw i’n sefyll i fod yn llais i chi yn Senedd y Myfyrwyr. Mae’n hanfodol fod buddiannau bob myfyriwr yn cael eu hystyried gan Undeb y Myfyrwyr, boed yn brwydro dros fod yn agored a thryloyw wrth wario eich arian, neu wneud yn siŵr fod gennym y cyfleusterau cywir i ffynnu. Mae’n hollbwysig fod gennym lais. Mae angen cynrychiolaeth gref arnom yn y Senedd i archwilio’r Undeb, a dwi am fod yn un o’r rheini.

The student senator is a position that improves the life of all our students. By campaigning for this position, I want to call for better health and mental support services, better reassurances that students are the most important element of the university, and improved interaction with the student body. We can do so much good for student welfare, academia and those living in Cardiff. Let's get started, shall we? Mae’r swydd seneddwr myfyrwyr yn swydd sy’n gwella bywyd bob un o’n myfyrwyr. Drwy ymgyrchu am y safle hwn, rydw i eisiau galw am well gwasanaethau iechyd a chefnogaeth feddyliol, well sicrwydd mai’r myfyrwyr yw’r elfen bwysicaf yn y Brifysgol, a rhyngweithio gwell gyda’r corff myfyrwyr. Gallwn wneud gymaint o ddaioni i les myfyrwyr, academia a’r rheini sy’n byw yng Nghaerdydd. Beth am gychwyn arni?

STUDENT SENATOR

MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

JACOB LLOYD I am a conscientious postgraduate student passionate about a diverse range of issues, particularly those relating to sexual health and the LGBT+ community. Since Cardiff University and its Students' Union have played an indescribably formative role in my life over the last five years, I want to use this opportunity to reinvest in an institution that has helped me to develop both personally and professionally. As the President of Cardiff University Ultimate Frisbee Club, I also have a vested interest in the positive impact of alternative sports in our student community. Rydw i’n fyfyriwr ôl-raddedig cydwybodol yn angerddol ynglŷn ag amrediad amrywiol o faterion, yn enwedig rheini yn ymwneud ag iechyd rhywiol a’r gymdeithas LHDT+. Gan fod Prifysgol Caerdydd a’i Undeb y Myfyrwyr wedi chwarae rôl ffurfiannol yn fy mywyd dros y pum mlynedd diwethaf, rydw i eisiau defnyddio'r cyfle hwn i ail-fuddsoddi i mewn i sefydliad sydd wedi fy helpu i ddatblygu yn bersonol ac yn broffesiynol. Fel Llywydd Clwb Frisbee Eithaf Prifysgol Caerdydd, mae imi fudd hefyd yn effaith gadarnhaol chwaraeon amgen yn ein cymdeithas o fyfyrwyr.

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IONA MIDDLETON I am standing for Student Senate as I believe I could help to make positive changes within the University; such as: More funding for societies and athletic clubs – I would like the university to be able to help fund societies and clubs who are just beginning and be able to support established clubs too. Awareness of the SU’s facilities – better communication between the SU and University to help students find opportunities available to them. Free printing – Free printing for dissertations/compulsory coursework. A greener University – less waste or single use plastic produced. Rydw i’n sefyll ar gyfer y Senedd Myfyrwyr gan fy mo dyn credu y gallaf helpu i wneud gwahaniaeth cadarnhaol o fewn y Brifysgol, megis: Mwy o nawdd i gymdeithasau a chlybiau athletaidd - hoffwn i’r brifysgol i allu helpu ariannu cymdeithasau a chlybiau sydd yn dechrau a gallu cefnogi clybiau sefydledig hefyd. Ymwybyddiaeth o gyfleusterau’r Undeb - gwell cyfathrebu rhwng yr Undeb a’r Brifysgol i helpu myfyrwyr ddarganfod cyfleoedd ar gael iddynt. Argraffu am ddim- Argraffu traethodau hir/gwaith cwrs gorfodol am ddim. Prifysgol fwy gwyrdd - cynhyrchu llai o wastraff neu blastig un defnydd.

HANNAH MCCARTHY Student Senate is an important opportunity to make sure we are heard as a united, powerful voice within our Students Union. I promise to represent your views, and highlight issues that affect our student community in order for the best policies to be put into action. Together we can ensure students now, and in the future, get the best experience possible whilst using the services and facilities within our SU. Mae’r senedd myfyrwyr yn gyfle pwysig i wneud yn siŵr ein bod ni’n cael ein clywed fel llais unedig a phwerus o fewn ein Hundeb Myfyrwyr. Rydw i’n addo i gynrychioli eich daliadau, ac uwch oleuo materion sy’n effeithio ein cymuned myfyrwyr ar gyfer y polisïau gorau i gael gweithredu. Gyda’n gilydd gallwn sicrhau myfyrwyr heddiw a’r dyfodol gael y profiad gorau posib wrth ddefnyddio’r gwasanaethau a chyfleusterau o fewn ein Hundeb.

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MANIFESTO 2016 2018

SENEDD MYFYRWYR

ELLIS JONES Hi I’m Ellis Jones and I want to represent Cardiff Uni students as a senator. Little bit about me: .I’m a second year Bioscience student .First language Welsh speaker .I’m an active member of several societies. I’ve met lots of remarkable people during my time in University, speaking with other students about their time here is something I enjoy doing. Being a senator would mean I get to do a lot more of that, I could then talk to other students who are senators about your time in university and hopefully make it better. So please consider voting for me, Thank You! Helo Ellis Jones ydw i a dwi eisiau cynrychioli myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd fel seneddwr. Ychydig amdanaf i: .Rydw i’n fyfyriwr Biofeddygol yn fy 2il flwyddyn .Siaradwr Gymraeg Iaith Gyntaf .Rydw i’n aelod gweithredol mewn sawl cymdeithas. Rydw i wedi cwrdd â llawer o bobl go arbennig yn ystod fy amser yn y Brifysgol, mae siarad gyda myfyrwyr eraill ynglŷn â’u hamser yma yn rhywbeth rwy’n ei fwynhau. Byddai bod yn seneddwr yn golygu y gallaf wneud mwy o hynny, gallaf wedyn siarad â myfyrwyr eraill sydd yn seneddwyr ynglŷn â’ch amser yn y brifysgol a gobeithio ei wneud yn well. Felly ystyriwch bleidleisio amdana i os gwelwch yn dda, Diolch!

DAVID JONES You should vote for me for student sentate, as I want to help represent people with dyslexia and dyspraxia as I have experienced the difficulties of university life with those conditions finding it difficult to keep up with several aspects of it such as having to spend significantly longer making notes when reading. I want to improve the university experience for other people with similair conditions hopefully making their experience a little easier. Dylech bleidleisio drosaf i ar gyfer y senedd myfyrwyr, gan fy mod i eisiau helpu i gynrychioli pobl gyda dyslecsia a dyspracsia gan fy mod i wedi profi anawsterau bywyd prifysgol gyda’r amgylchiadau hyn yn ei gweld hi’n anodd dal i fyny gyda sawl agwedd ohono megis gorfod treulio llawer mwy o amser wrth wneud nodiadau wrth ddarllen. Rydw i eisiau gwella'r profiad prifysgol i bobl eraill gyda chyflyrau tebyg a gobeithio gwneud eu profiad ychydig yn haws.

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If my face looks vaguely familiar, you might have seen me arguing for our students' union to pay a living wage or standing alongside our lecturers during recent strike action. I think unions are great, and I want ours to take more action to support our community. If elected, I will support progressive proposals and represent the powerful voice of our collective student body. If you think that sounds fair enough, please give me a vote!

I am the 2nd year law society academic officer, a man of my word and a man of the people. With these attributes in mind, I can 100 % guarantee that I will use my experience and passion to help others to pursue the most optimal level of student life. I will represent everybody to the highest level of ability especially those who feel their voices are too small to make a difference or ideas too insignificant to make change. If such a future appeals to you then vote for me and together we can make that happen. Thank you.

Os ydw i’n edrych yn gyfarwydd, efallai eich bod chi wedi fy ngweld i yn dadlau i gael ein Hundeb y Myfyrwyr i dalu cyflog byw neu sefyll ochr yn ochr â’n darlithwyr yn ystod gweithredu diwydiannol diweddar. Credaf fod Undeb yn grêt, ac rydw i eisiau i’n hundeb ni weithredu mwy i gefnogi ein cymuned. ~Os caf fy ethol, byddaf yn cefnogi cynigion blaengar ac yn cynrychioli’r llais pwerus ein corff myfyrwyr torfol. Os ydych chi’n credu fod hynny’n ddigon teg, rhowch bleidlais i fi os gwelwch yn dda!

Rydw i yn swyddog academaidd cymdeithas y gyfraith yn fy 2il flwyddyn, yn cadw at fy ngair ac yma i’r bobl. Gyda’r agweddau hyn mewn golwg, gallaf warantu 100% y byddaf yn defnyddio fy mhrofiadau ac angerdd i helpu eraill i anelu at y lefel orau o fywyd myfyriwr. Byddaf yn cynrychioli pawb i’r lefel uchaf fy ngallu yn enwedig i’r rheini sy’n teimlo fod eu lleisiau yn rhy fach i wneud gwahaniaeth neu eu syniadau’n rhy ddibwys i wneud gwahaniaeth. Os yw dyfodol o’r fath yn apelio atoch pleidleisiwch drosof i a gyda’n gilydd gallwn gyrraedd y nod. Diolch.

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SENEDD MYFYRWYR

DANIEL MAPATAC Hello to you lovely people reading this, My manifesto can be found on: bit.ly/mapatac Helo, chi bobl hyfryd yn darllen hwn, Gellir dod o hyd i fy maniffesto yma: bit.ly/mapatac

CIARAN CAPLE-WILLIAMS I am a Politics Post-graduate keen to represent the student body on the Senate. I am passionate about Equality and Human Rights with present focus regarding Disability, Trans rights and mental health. I had the privilege of being a member of team CUSU and Gained the skills necessary to help me become a better individual to represent you in the senate, I took training for: First aid, Mental health, Suicide prevention, Bystander intervention, International Welcome and GIAG. However, I have many other areas of interest, including sport where I am a member of the Welsh Dragon’s Quidditch Team. Rydw i’n Fyfyriwr Ôl-raddedig yn awyddus i gynrychioli corff myfyrwyr yn y Senedd. Rydw i’n angerddol am Gydraddoldeb a Hawliau Dynol gyda ffocws presennol yn ynghylch Anabledd, hawliau Traws ac iechyd meddwl. Cefais y fraint o fod yn aelod o’r tîm UMPC ac ennill y sgiliau angenrheidiol i fy helpu i fod yn unigolyn gwell i’ch cynrychioli chi yn y senedd, cymerais hyfforddiant ar gyfer: Cymorth Cyntaf, Iechyd meddwl, Atal hunanladdiad, Ymyrraeth gwyliwr, Croeso Rhyngwladol a RHGA. Fodd bynnag, mae gen i lawer o feysydd sydd o ddiddordeb i mi, gan gynnwys chwaraeon lle rydw i’n aelod o’r Tîm Quidditch y Dreigiau Cymreig.

CLAIRE ASTIN Hi there! I’m Claire, a third year ecology student here at Cardiff. In my time here I have served on various society committees, been a student mentor and am now on the Advice and Welfare executive committee. I would like to run for senate because I am very passionate about representing students in a firm and positive way. I believe everyone should have a say in how our SU is run and I want to encourage policy and change to represent those voices. Helo ‘na! Claire ydw i, myfyriwr yn fy nhrydedd flwyddyn yn astudio ecoleg yma yng Nghaerdydd. Yn ystod fy nghyfnod yma, rydw i wedi gwasanaethu ar amryw o bwyllgorau cymdeithasau, bod yn fentor myfyrwyr ac rydw i nawr ar Bwyllgor Gwaith Cyngor a Lles. Hoffwn ymgeisio am y senedd oherwydd rydw i yn hynod angerddol ynglŷn â chynrychioli myfyrwyr mewn ffordd gadarn a chadarnhaol. Rydw i’n credu y dylai pawb gael eu dweud ar sut rhedir yr Undeb ac rydw i eisiau annog polisi a newid i gynrychioli’r lleisiau hynny.

CHRIS LANGRIDGE Do you ever wonder where decisions are made about your student life? Me too. I am a second year nursing student whom did not experience any Student Union intervention during my first weeks of Uni. We were the "forgotten cohort" of March entry nurses. I will be your spokesperson in the senate, and will stand up for the rights of students to enjoy a fulfilling and enjoyable time at Cardiff. As Jeremy Corbyn put it, "for the many, not the few". I'm sure he wouldn't mind me borrowing his words! Thanks for reading this! Ydych chi erioed wedi ystyried lle caiff penderfyniadau eu gwneud ynglŷn â bywyd myfyrwyr? Fi hefyd. Rydw i yn fyfyriwr nyrsio ail flwyddyn na brofodd dim ymyrraeth gan Undeb y Myfyrwyr yn ystod fy wythnosau cyntaf yn y Brifysgol. Ni oedd y “garfan a anghofiwyd” - nyrsys mynediad mis Mawrth. Fe fyddaf yn llefarydd i chi yn y senedd, ac yn sefyll dros hawliau'r myfyrwyr i fwynhau amser pleserus a boddhaus yng Nghaerdydd. Fel dywedodd Jeremy Corbyn, "i'r mwyafrif nid y lleiafrif". Dwi’n siŵr na fyddai ots ganddo ef fy mod i’n benthyg ei eiriau! Diolch am ddarllen hwn!

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MANIFESTO 2016 2018

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CALLUM SLOPER I'm standing as a student senator to ensure that students are the priority in the union. I would push for tougher stances on issues affecting us all such as the lecturer strikes last year. While it was appropriate that the SU didn't back the strikes, they should have gone further and outright opposed lecturers on the issue. I also believe we need to better protect union money from being used in one-sided political causes. It's unjust that money effectively belonging to students is used for causes that many will disagree with by union officials. Rydw i’n sefyll fel seneddwr myfyrwyr i sicrhau mai myfyrwyr yw blaenoriaeth yr Undeb. Fe fyswn yn gwthio gyda’n gilydd ar gyfer agweddau mwy penderfynol ar faterion sy’n ein heffeithio ni gyd megis y gweithredu diwydiannol llynedd. Tra roedd hi’n briodol na gefnogodd yr Undeb y streic, fe ddylent wedi mynd ymhellach a gelyniaethu darlithwyr yn gyfan gwbl ar y mater. Rydw i hefyd yn credu y dylem amddiffyn arian yr undeb yn well rhag cael ei ddefnyddio mewn achosion gwleidyddol unochrog. Mae’n annheg fod arian sydd i bob pwrpas yn berchen i fyfyrwyr yn cael ei ddefnyddio gan swyddogion yr undeb ar gyfer achosion y mae llawer ohonynt yn anghytuno â.

CALLUM SMITH My name is Callum. I’m a third year history student, and previously being a Student Senator has shown me that an inclusive Students' Union needs to be developed. A union where everyone feels represented, and one that help makes Cardiff a better place to study and live. I will: * Improve YOUR academic experience; * Enhance YOUR social and community experience; * Consult students regularly for a truly representative union; * Fight for student interests; * Make a good case for good causes. So for an inclusive, supportive community vote Callum Smith and make your vote COUNT. Fy enw i yw Callum. Rydw i’n fyfyriwr hanes yn fy nhrydedd flwyddyn, drwy fod yn Seneddwr Myfyrwyr wedi dangos i mi fod Undeb y Myfyrwyr cynhwysol angen cael ei ddatblygu. Undeb lle mae pawb yn teimlo eu bod yn cael eu cynrychioli, un sy’n helpu gwneud Caerdydd yn le gwell i astudio a byw. Byddaf yn: *Gwella dy brofiad academaidd DI; *Gwella dy brofiad cymdeithasol a chymunedol DI; * Ymgynghori â myfyrwyr yn aml ar gyfer Undeb wirioneddol gynrychioladol; *Brwydro dros fuddiannau myfyrwyr; *Gwneud achos da ar gyfer achosion da. Felly i gael cymuned gynhwysol a chefnogol pleidleisiwch dros Callum Smith a gwnewch i’ch pleidlais GYFRIF.

CAITLIN PARR Hello! I’m Caitlin Parr and I’m running for Student Senate As a compassionate, enthusiastic, student I want to contribute to implementing change. I’m an experienced candidate, Student Advice and Welfare Executive Committee member, spokeswoman for Girlguiding UK and previous Head Girl - proving that I have welfare and representing people’s voice at heart. I aim to spark conversations about issues including - the importance of student welfare, support for domestic abuse victims, reducing mental health stigma, and using my knowledge as a Human Geography student to improve our environmental impact. Please vote for me for your Student Senate. Thank you! Helo! Caitlin Parr ydw i ac rydw i’n rhedeg ar gyfer y Senedd Myfyrwyr. Fel myfyriwr trugarog, brwdfrydig, dwi eisiau cyfrannu at gyflawni newid. Rydw i’n ymgeisydd profiadol, aelod o Bwyllgor Gwaith Cyngor i Fyfyrwyr a Lles, llefarydd i Girlguiding UK a chyn Prif Ferch - sy’n profi fod lles a chynrychioli llais y bobl yn agos at fy nghalon. Fy nod yw dechrau trafodaethau ynglŷn â materion yn cynnwys- pwysigrwydd lles myfyrwyr, cymorth i ddioddefwyr camdrin yn y cartref, lleihau stigma iechyd meddwl, a defnyddio fy ngwybodaeth fel myfyriwr Daearyddiaeth Ddynol i wella ein heffaith amgylcheddol. Os gwelwch yn dda, pleidleisiwch drosof fi ar gyfer Senedd Myfyrwyr. Diolch!

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BENJAMIN LEONARD Hi, I’m Ben and I’m a second year politics & economics student running for the senate. As senator, I will ensure important policies pass through, aiming for a more sustainable Union and allowing the student body to make useful improvements to the services we all use. I believe that the Union should make more of an effort to reduce its environmental impact and waste from its food outlets. Vote for me so I can quote Emperor Palpatine for the rest of my life. Haia, Ben dwi ac rydw i’n fyfyriwr yn fy ail flwyddyn yn astudio gwleidyddiaeth ac economeg yn ymgeisio ar gyfer y senedd. Fel seneddwr, fe fyddaf yn sicrhau fod polisïau pwysig yn cael eu pasio, yn anelu am Uned fwy cynaliadwy a chaniatáu i gorff y myfyrwyr wneud gwelliannau defnyddiol i’r gwasanaethau rydyn ni oll yn eu defnyddio. Credaf y dylai’r Undeb wneud mwy o ymdrech i leihau ei effaith amgylcheddol a gwastraff o’u canolfannau bwyd. Pleidleisiwch drosof fi fel y gallaf ddyfynnu Emperor Palpatine am weddill fy oes.

ARWYN MUNDAY I'm Arwyn, a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student. I am passionate about the environment, equality, sustainability and mental health. I believe that the union should be a more accessible and better advertised place, especially for those who attend schools, such as engineering and others, that often feel very separate from the central university. If elected I would strive for the union to be as effective and efficient as possible so that as many people as possible can benefit from the services on offer. Arwyn ydw i, myfyriwr 3ydd blwyddyn yn astudio Peirianneg Fecanyddol. Rydw i’n angerddol am yr amgylchedd, cydraddoldeb, cynaladwyedd ac iechyd meddwl. Credaf y dylai’r undeb fod yn le mwy hygyrch wedi ei hysbysebu yn well, yn enwedig i’r rheini sy’n mynychu ysgolion megis peirianneg ac eraill, sy’n aml yn teimlo’n rhanedig oddi wrth brifysgol ganolog. Os caf fy ethol fe fyddaf yn ceisio sicrhau fod yr undeb fod mor effeithiol â phosibl fel y gall gymaint â phosib o bobl fanteisio ar y gwasanaethau sydd ar gael.

ALFIE POTTER My name is Alfie and I’m a Second Year Computer Science Student. I’m running for Senate as I’m passionate about the welfare of my fellow students and the environment. I strongly believe we need to focus on looking after ourselves and the environment we are in by improving the services the SU provides and working on developing more eco-friendly ways for the SU to run on a day to day. My experience includes my role on the Student Welfare & Executive committee, me being a Deputy team leader within Team SU and being President of Cardiff University Korfball Sports Club. Fy enw i yw Alfie ac rydw i’n fyfyriwr 2il flwyddyn yn astudio Cyfrifiadureg. Rydw i’n ymgeisio ar gyfer y Senedd gan fy mod yn angerddol ynglŷn â lles fy nghyd fyfyrwyr a’r amgylchedd. Credaf yn gryf fod angen i ni ffocysu ar edrych ar ôl ein hunain a’r amgylchedd yr ydym ynddi gan wella’r gwasanaethau mae’r Undeb yn ei ddarparu a gweithio ar ddatblygu mwy o ffyrdd eco gyfeillgar i’r Undeb redeg o ddydd i ddydd. Mae fy mhrofiad yn cynnwys fy rôl ar y Pwyllgor Gwaith Cyngor i Fyfyrwyr a Lles, bod yn ddirprwy arweinydd tîm o fewn Tîm Undeb y Myfyrwyr a bod yn Llywydd ar Glwb Chwaraeon Korfball Prifysgol Caerdydd.

ALEX KEYTER This year one of my main priorities as president of the Spanish & Italian society has been to make our events as inclusive and diverse as possible. If i make student senator, I promise to do my best in representing the voices of ALL Students, I am the founder of United International Societies which brings together all culture based societies so that the experience of every student, regardless of where they've come from, can be the best possible. A vote for me is a vote to ensure that every student from any background can have their voice heard. Eleni un o fy mhrif flaenoriaethau fel Llywydd y gymdeithas Sbaeneg ac Eidaleg yw gwneud ein digwyddiadau mor gynhwysol ac amrywiol a phosib. Os byddaf i’n seneddwr myfyrwyr, rydw i’n addo i wneud fy ngorau yn cynrychioli lleisiau BOB Myfyriwr, Fi yw sylfaenydd y Cymdeithasau Rhyngwladol Unedig sy’n cydlynu bob cymdeithas yn seiliedig ar ddiwylliant, fel gall profiad bob myfyriwr, dim ots o ble maen nhw’n dod, y gorau gall fod. Mae pleidlais i fi yn bleidlais i sicrhau fod bob myfyriwr o unrhyw gefndir yn cael eu clywed.

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AAYAT ALMEZEL Hello! I am a 2nd year medical student running for a position in Student Senate. Back in 2016-2017, I was an academic representative as well as part of the senate, and I would love to be given a chance to represent you again. Moreover, being an international student, I want the opportunity to have our voices heard in such a diverse and complex student body. If you choose to vote for me, I assure you I will act in the best interest of our students to strive for a better university experience. Helo! Rydw i’n fy 2il flwyddyn yn astudio meddygaeth yn rhedeg am safle yn Senedd y Myfyrwyr. Yn 2016-2017, roeddwn i’n gynrychiolydd academaidd yn ogystal â bod yn rhan o’r senedd, ac fe garwn i gael y cyfle i’ch cynrychioli chi unwaith yn rhagor. Yn ogystal, mae bod yn fyfyriwr rhyngwladol, dwi eisiau’r cyfle i sicrhau fod ein lleisiau ni yn cael eu clywed mewn corff myfyrwyr mor amrywiol â chymhleth. Os ydych chi’n dewis i bleidleisio amdanaf i, gallaf eich sicrhau chi byddaf yn gweithredu er budd ein myfyrwyr ac yn gweithio tuag at well brofiad prifysgol.

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SCRUTINY COMMITTEE PWYLLGOR CRAFFU

Scrutiny Committee members are responsible for holding the Elected Officers accountable to their commitments, monitoring any ongoing projects and ensuring the officers are at all times striving to improve the student experience and lead Cardiff University Students’ Union in the right direction. Fel aelod o’r Pwyllgor Archwilio, byddwch yn un o 10 o fyfyrwyr sy’n gyfrifol am ddal y Swyddogion Etholedig i gyfrif o ran eu hymrwymiadau, goruchwylio unrhyw brosiectau a sicrhau fod y swyddogion wastad yn gwneud pob ymdrech i wella profiad myfyrwyr ac yn arwain UMPC yn y cyfeiriad cywir.

TOMOS EVANS Hey guys, I'm Tom, a third year Biomed student and I'm running to be one of your Scrutiny Officers! For the past year I have been heavily involved with the SU, as part of the Give It A Go Exec team as well as the students' Union Fresher’s’ team. I was also elected as the secretary for CU pride last year. I feel that I have a lot of insight into the running and function of the SU in protecting our voices, and so I think I would be the perfect candidate to hold our elected officers accountable. Hei bawb, Tom ydw i, myfyriwr Biofeddygol trydedd flwyddyn ac rwyf yn ymgeisio i fod yn un o'ch Swyddogion Craffu! Dros y flwyddyn ddiwethaf rwyf wedi ymwneud yn helaeth ag Undeb y Myfyrwyr fel rhan o'r tîm gweithredol Rho Gynnig Arni yn ogystal â thîm wythnos y glas. Cefais fy ethol fel ysgrifennydd ar gyfer balchder Prifysgol Caerdydd y llynedd. Teimlaf fod gennyf lawer o ddealltwriaeth o sut mae Undeb y Myfyrwyr yn rhedeg ac yn gweithredu i amddiffyn ein lleisiau, ac felly credaf y byddwn yn ymgeisydd perffaith i ddal ein swyddogion etholedig yn atebol.

TIANXIAO WANG Hello/Shwmae everyone! My name is Tianxiao Wang. I was born in Beijing, and I am a fresher of Welsh School of Architecture. I want to join in the Scrutiny Committee because I have more relevant experience for this kind of work during my secondary school days, and I'm very willing to use my personal experience and professional skills to promote the routine work in SC. If I participate in the reviewing work, I will adhere to strict standards, overseeing every ongoing project and do best to keep them just and fair. Thank you! Shwmae bawb! Tianxiao Wang yw fy enw i. Cefais fy ngeni yn Beijing, ac yr wyf yn las fyfyriwr yn Ysgol Pensaernïaeth Cymru. Yr wyf am ymuno â’r Pwyllgor Craffu gan fod gennyf fwy o brofiad perthnasol ar gyfer y math hwn o waith yn ystod fy nyddiau ysgol uwchradd, ac rwyf yn barod iawn i ddefnyddio fy mhrofiad personol a’m sgiliau proffesiynol i hyrwyddo’r gwaith arferol yn Undeb y Myfyrwyr. Os byddaf yn cymryd rhan yn y gwaith adolygu, byddaf yn cadw at safonau llym, gan oruchwylio pob prosiect sydd yn mynd rhagddo ac yn gwneud fy ngorau i'w cadw nhw’n gyfiawn ac yn deg. Diolch!

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PWYLLGOR CRAFFU

TOM KELROSS

SHIVANI MAHESHWARI

If you like Pina Coladas and having Cardiff fairly represented on the national stage, then I may be the candidate for you. I have no interest in playing politics, no strong political views to the right or left. I am solely interested in keeping Cardiff's presence at the NUS National Conference focussed around the national issues that directly affect our students during their time studying, such as mental health, equality and the relationship between the SU and the university. To find out more about me, and how I will best represent your personal / course / societies interests as an NUS delegate visit http://vote.kelross.me/nus

Hi, I’m Shivani. I am an MBA student at the university and I’m running to be a member of the Scrutiny Committee

Os ydych yn hoffi Pina Coladas a chael Caerdydd wedi ei chynrychioli’n deg ar y llwyfan cenedlaethol, efallai mai fi yw’r ymgeisydd i chi. Nid oes gennyf ddiddordeb mewn chwarae gwleidyddiaeth, nid oes gennyf ddaliadau gwleidyddol cryf i'r dde nac i'r chwith. Fy unig ddiddordeb yw cadw presenoldeb Caerdydd yng Nghynhadledd Genedlaethol UCM gan ganolbwyntio ar faterion cenedlaethol sy'n effeithio’n uniongyrchol ar ein myfyrwyr yn ystod eu hamser astudio, megis iechyd meddwl, cydraddoldeb a'r berthynas rhwng Undeb y Myfyrwyr a’r brifysgol. Os hoffech ddysgu mwy amdanaf, a sut y byddaf yn cynrychioli eich diddordebau personol / cwrs / cymdeithasau orau fel cynrychiolydd UCM, ymwelwch â http:// vote.kelross.me/scrutiny

Hei, Shivani ydw i. Yr wyf yn fyfyriwr MBA yn y brifysgol ac rwyf yn ymgeisio i fod yn aelod o'r Pwyllgor Craffu

SYED SHAH Hi everyone, I am Syed Waqar from Kashmir. I am studying Politics and International relations. Coming to the elections. I will be honest, the first thought for contesting was a better looking cv. But, that isn’t all. Being from Kashmir, I truly know how much the opinion of masses matter. I can promise a companionship rather than a leadership. I have always been honest and sincere in life and I desire to continue that way. It wouldn’t just be electing me, it would be like electing your own self. Giving a voice to your own thoughts. Helo bawb, Syed Waqar o Gashmir ydw i. Yr wyf yn astudio Gwleidyddiaeth a chysylltiadau Rhyngwladol. Wrth ddod at yr etholiadau. Byddaf yn onest, y peth cyntaf a ddaeth i’m meddwl o ran ymladd etholiadol oedd cael CV a fyddai’n edrych yn well. Ond, nid dyna’r cwbl. Gan fy mod i’n dod o Gashmir, gwn yn wir fod barn y tyrfaoedd o bwys. Gallaf addo cwmnïaeth yn hytrach nag arweinyddiaeth. Yr wyf yn wastad wedi bod yn onest ac yn ddiffuant mewn bywyd a’m dymuniad yw parhau i fod felly. Nid y fi’n unig y byddwch yn ei ethol, byddai fel ethol chi eich hunan. Yn rhoi llais i’ch syniadau eich hunain.

If elected, here’s what I’ll do: 1)Calls For Greater Transparency. 2)Renewed Support For Existing Campaigns. 3)Open and accountable for my actions and decisions taken and I will report back to students exactly what I’ve done as a member of the committee.

Os caf fy ethol, dyma beth fyddaf yn ei wneud: 1)Galw Am Fwy O Dryloywder. 2)Cymorth O’r Newydd Ar Gyfer Ymgyrchoedd Presennol. 3)Bod yn agored ac yn atebol am fy ngweithredoedd a’r penderfyniadau a gymeraf a byddaf yn adrodd yn ôl i fyfyrwyr am yr union beth yr wyf wedi'i wneud fel aelod o'r pwyllgor.

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JEEVAN KAUR

JOSEPH THOMSON

I want to keep working at the SU. This is going to be cliché, but I have enjoyed my time with GIAG and Student Advice; I want to keep helping students and the Scrutiny Committee is the way to do it. I am a pragmatic thinker; good at criticising people... in a nice way. I am good at organising music groups and with that came an ability to compromise. I would love to go through the plans of elected officers with a fine-toothed comb. https://bit.ly/2PHUoZU: have a look at my Facebook for a better idea of what I am about!

Helo, Manjeevan ydw i! Rwyf yn fyfyriwr Saesneg, y Cyfryngau a Newyddiaduraeth. Byddwn yn meithrin dull cynhwysol ac amrywiol i'r rôl. Rwyf yn bwriadu cynrychioli llais y myfyriwr a sicrhau bod polisi’n gwella profiad y myfyriwr. Yr wyf yn eiriolwr brwd ar gyfer ymgysylltu â myfyrwyr ar y campws ac mae gennyf brofiad o greu presenoldeb ar-lein i alluogi myfyrwyr i ryngweithio gyda mi. Yr wyf yn berson dibynadwy, ymrwymedig a gweithgar gyda hyder i fynegi syniadau. Byddai’r swydd hon yn caniatáu cipolygon pellach ac yn gweithredu fel cyfrwng newid cadarnhaol ar gyfer pob myfyriwr. Byddwn yn gwerthfawrogi’r cyfle i greu awyrgylch cynhwysol yn ogystal ag effaith barhaol.

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Yr wyf am barhau i weithio yn Undeb y Myfyrwyr. Bydd hyn yn ystrydebol, ond rwyf wedi mwynhau fy amser gyda GIAG a Chyngor Myfyrwyr; yr wyf am barhau i helpu myfyrwyr a'r Pwyllgor Craffu yw'r ffordd i wneud hynny. Yr wyf yn feddyliwr pragmatig; yr wyf yn dda am feirniadu pobl... mewn ffordd neis. Yr wyf yn trefnu grwpiau cerddoriaeth yn dda a gyda hynny daeth y gallu i gyfaddawdu. Byddwn wrth fy modd yn mynd drwy gynlluniau swyddogion etholedig gyda chrib mân. https://bit.ly/2PHUoZU: edrychwch ar fy Facebook am well syniad o'r hyn yr wyf yn ei wneud!

JOSEPH GILBERT

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JOSE AFONSO If elected to the Scrutiny Committee hold the elected officers to their manifesto promises, while also bringing up student concerns about the political direction they may be taking outside of manifesto commitments.

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Os caf fy ethol i'r Pwyllgor Craffu [byddaf] yn dal y swyddogion etholedig yn gyfrifol am eu haddewidion maniffesto, gan fynegi pryderon myfyrwyr ynghylch y cyfarwyddyd gwleidyddol y gallant eu cymryd y tu hwnt i ymrwymiadau'r maniffesto.

JANET WILLIAMS As Mature Officer 2017/18. I have experience of representing students, I also have the experience of being scrutinised, so I can be fair. I have lots of life experience which I can share in order to guide those in the officer’s roles. I am eager to encourage and support officers to represent the student body on your behalf. I am especially keen to make sure all Officers visit the Heath at least once a fortnight. I was part of TEAM CUSU, I benefitted from all training offered and I am now on Student Welfare and Advice team. Fel Swyddog Aeddfed 2017/18. Mae gennyf brofiad o gynrychioli myfyrwyr, mae gennyf brofiad hefyd o fod yn destun craffu, felly gallaf fod yn deg. Mae gennyf lawer o brofiad bywyd y gallaf ei rannu i arwain y rhai sydd yn rôl y swyddog. Yr wyf yn awyddus i annog a chefnogi swyddogion i gynrychioli corff y myfyrwyr ar eich rhan. Yr wyf yn arbennig o awyddus i wneud yn siŵr fod pob Swyddog yn ymweld â’r Mynydd Bychan o leiaf unwaith bob pythefnos. Roeddwn yn rhan o dîm UMPC, rwyf wedi elwa o'r holl hyfforddiant a gynigiwyd ac yr wyf bellach ar y tîm Lles a Chyngor Myfyrwyr.

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JACK HOGTON

AJIJOLAOLUWA OYEDELE

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Looking to develop new skills whilst meeting new people in different courses.

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Yn edrych i ddatblygu sgiliau newydd wrth gwrdd Ã¢ phobl newydd mewn cyrsiau gwahanol.

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Young voters lead thousands at march for second Brexit vote

The London crowd: Protestors from around Britain marched for a so-called “People’s Vote” on Brexit. Source: Wikimedia Commons by Abi Dudbridge

should deliver on the will of the British people.” The PM argues that having a People’s Vote will take us back to ‘square one’, and urges that MPs “hold their nerve” and work together to produce the best possible Brexit deal for the UK. The march suggested that the un-

rest caused by Brexit is far from over and is instead growing, with this demonstration being by far the largest People’s Vote rally to date. But, with Theresa May vowing to not give in to these protestors, we can only wait and see what the negotiations bring next.

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Vice President Amatey Doku, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, an avid supporter of the People’s Vote movement. Khan addressed the crowds, criticising the government for leading the UK “towards either a bad Brexit deal, or even worse, no deal at all”. He added that “no one voted to make it more difficult for their children and grandchildren” in the future, mimicking the consensus that Brexit will simply affect those who wanted it the least: young people. One student, who was too young by 5 months to vote in the 2016 referendum, described the demonstration as her “last chance to have her voice finally heard, before it’s too late”. The UK is scheduled to leave the EU on March 29, 2019 under the terms of the two-year Article 50 process. Protestors fear that Britain will be left with either a bad deal or no deal at all. Femi Oluwole, from the nationwide youth group Our Future Our Choice stated “what we are trying to do is bring people together, as nobody has any confidence in what the government is doing”. Banners being marched read “build unions, not borders” and “Please don’t make me Leave”, illustrating concerns that the UK will be further distanced from our closest neighbours in Europe. However, Theresa May has stated: “We held a people’s vote, it was the referendum in 2016. It is now a matter of trust in politicians that we

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n October 20, thousands of people flooded the streets of London demanding a People’s Vote in the form of a final say on Theresa May’s Brexit deal. The People’s Vote protest started at Park Lane and ended in Parliament Square, passing Downing Street itself. Crowds were so large that thousands didn’t actually make it to the rally in Parliament Square and instead lined Whitehall back to Trafalgar Square. The huge demonstration put London into stand-still with some estimating that 670,000 protestors marched, which if true would vastly surpass the expected figure of just 100,000 people. The turnout means it was the largest demonstration in the city since 2003, when one million demonstrators marched in protest against the Iraq war. At the forefront of the march were students, swamping the streets wearing pink shirts reading ‘I’m marching for my future’. From a number of polls conducted by the likes of YouGov, Ipsos-Mori and Lord Ashcroft, it is estimated that 70-75% of under 24-year-olds voted Remain in the 2016 EU referendum, contextualising why there was such a large turnout of students and young people attending the march. The march turned into more of a shuffle due to the extensive crowds, attracting a huge news media presence. Those marching included the President of the NUS Shakira Martin,

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Build Unions not Borders: Source: Abi Dudbridge

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EU requests that the UK scrap Daylight Saving Time

The change of clocks will happen during the Brexit transition period - meaning it will apply to the UK by Hallum Cowell

espite Brexit, the UK will still have to carry out the EU Commission’s decision of permanently sticking to either summertime or winter-time. For over a century the clocks have gone back an hour in autumn and forward an hour in the spring. The change was established in 1907 by William Willet, who, wanted people to stop wasting valuable daylight hours. The current time plan was then adopted in 1916. The European Commission has stated that the current ‘daylight saving’ system is no longer necessary in the modern day, and processes are underway to remove it throughout Europe. They called the change “essential”, arguing it is necessary to “safeguard the proper functioning of the internal market and avoid disruptions by uncoordinated action by member states”. The Commission added it was worried about “potential disruption to the scheduling of transport operations and the functioning of information services”. The move comes after a recent online poll carried out by the Commission which found that 84% of European citizens wanted to be rid of switching between Summer and Winter Time. A YouGov poll conducted in 2011 also found that 53% of British people are in support of scrapping the current system, and some people have argued that the change forward to British Summer Time makes people more tired and therefore causes more accidents. However, when the permanent British Summer Time was trialled in Scotland between 1968 and 1971, a record number of people were killed in accidents. On the other hand, the time change arguably can boost business, and it is said that even just one extra month alone of ‘daylight saving’ time could generate up to £246.6 million a year in extra sales and fees. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents stated “[the charity] is calling for a trial of Single/Double Summer Time (SDST), which would see the clocks move forward an extra hour while retaining daylight savings – so in the winter we would be on GMT+1 and in the summer we would be on GMT+2. RoSPA believes that, were the UK to have lighter evenings yearround, multiple lives could be saved, with many more people protected from the ‘‘serious, life changing injuries and heartbreak that road accidents cause”. No decision has been made by the UK government as of yet, but at some point we must commit to residing in either permanent Summer or Winter Time. Whatever the change to our timing system may be, it will occur at some point during the Brexit transition period and will therefore apply to the UK as we are still officially a member state of the EU. All members have to notify the Commission by April 2019, and since the Brexit transition period has recently been lengthened to December 2020 we are included in this.

Welsh flood defences facing big challenge Increasing funds are required to maintain current defence levels

by Jess Warren

ollowing off the back of Storm Callum and the damage it caused across Wales, serious questions are being asked about the quality of Welsh flood defences and how to deal with the challenges posed by the Welsh terrain. As stated in the 2010 Environment Agency report, Future Flooding in Wales; Flood Defences, Wales may need to treble current investment in order to simply maintain current levels of risk over the next 25 years. To be able to reduce risk even more, additional funding will be required from the Welsh Government. As reported by WalesOnline, over 208,000 properties in Wales are currently at risk of either river or sea flooding, with a further 163,000 properties vulnerable to ‘surface water flooding’

208,000 properties in Wales are at risk of either river or sea flooding, with a further 163,000 vulnerable to ‘surface water flooding’

due to drainage systems being unable to cope with large volumes of water in a flood. Back in March, Environment Minister Hannah Blythyn announced a £56 million programme that will improve coastal erosion and flood defences ex-

Wet Wet Wet: Cardiff Bay, where Storm Callum led to unprecedented water levels Source: Wikipedia pected to benefit 6,500 properties. This includes sites in Leckwith, Cardiff, Llanmaes in the Vale of Glamorgan and Llyn Tegid Reservoir, Gwynedd. Ms Blythyn also pledged more than £350 million will be provided to National Resources Wales and councils to reduce flood and coastal erosion risks “over this Government term”. Eyeing-up the EU Solidarity Fund, Plaid Cymru declared that there needs to be “an urgent commitment to provide funding to assess the safety of public infrastructure…and to undertake any necessary repairs. “Our farming community requires support for the loss of equipment and

livestock, and scores of individuals need direct support to deal with the damage to their properties and possessions.” The terrain in Wales is another contributing factor to the difficulty of flood management. Roger Falconer, Emeritus Professor at Cardiff University who founded the Hydro-environmental Research Centre, said that the “short steep catchments” in Wales make calculating the precision of flood defences much harder compared to flatter areas of the UK. With Welsh farming at particular risk, there are calls for the Welsh Government to prepare more thoroughly

for an increase in extreme weather. Hedd Pugh of NFU Cymru said “some of our most productive and highest value agricultural land lies in floodplains or coastal regions, vulnerable to flooding, and deserves to be protected.” With the Farmers’ Union of Wales arguing for better maintenance and operation of flood defences, they want to see farmland better protected from flood risk, as opposed to a policy of ‘managed retreat’ around the coastline. Blythyn added that protecting against floods, and growing prevention strategies will remain amongst priorities, even amid “the backdrop of austerity”.

Political figures condemn ‘vile’ language used against PM May

Anonymous Tory MP talks of ‘knives, nooses and assassinations’ in Sunday Times interview by Mustakim Hasnath

hroughout the course of the Brexit negotiations there has been a rise in unparliamentary language directed towards MPs, especially towards Theresa May. The comments made by anonymous Conservatives, who briefed violent rhetoric to Sunday papers, have led to condemnation from across the British political spectrum. During a statement about the rise of vile language in the Commons, May called for more to be done to ensure the language used by MPs is appropriate, especially in sensible debate. “It is incumbent on all of us in public life to be careful about the language we use,’’ she said. ‘’Whatever the subject, we should all be careful about our language”. Some of the comments made by MPs called for the Prime Minister to “bring her own noose” to Parliament. The Sunday Times quoted one un-

named Tory MP as saying “the moment is coming when the knife gets heated, stuck in her front and twisted. She’ll be dead soon”. Labour MP Yvette Cooper, despite her political differences with May, has expressed her disgust at the comments used. “I don’t know who it is. Maybe we should all be told because it might stop him using such violent, dehumanising language against a woman again,” she told BBC Radio 4. Nicola Sturgeon tweeted on the matter too, saying “few disagree with her more than [I] do, but language like this debases politics”. Cooper added that violent language such as that aimed at the Prime Minister “is normalising violence in public debate at a time when we lost Jo Cox, we have had threats against Rosie Cooper and we have had other violent death threats against women MPs”. A No. 10 spokesperson confirmed

that there would be “no investigation” into which MPs had briefed Sunday newspapers. “I don’t intend to dignify those specific anonymous comments with a response. Personal vitriol has no place in our politics,” he added. Conservative MP Mark Francois is a public critic of May, yet defended the PM’ decision to curb the use of violent rhetoric in the House of Commons. Francois labeled the language as “unacceptable”, however adding he ‘’is not in a position to tell the Conservative Chief Whip how to do their job’’. As a consequence, he has been accused of failing to completely condemn the language used in the Commons, but says that when there is “frustration on the backbenches with both leavers and remainers...nobody is listening” to the comments. Anna Soubry MP described this response as “shameful”, and Antoinette Sandbach MP said she was “fed up of

‘‘Be careful’’: May called for civility in politcal life WSource: Wikimedia Commons seeing bullying and undermining of the PM because of [individuals’] socalled ‘vision of Brexit’”.

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Will Russia strike again? Should the US anticipate Russian interference in the upcoming midterms, or will Trump’s faith in Putin be proven worthwhile?

by Charlotte King

s November 6 draws nearer and almost all states have passed their voting registration deadlines for the US midterms, increasing attention is being drawn to the possibility of Russia interfering in the elections. From fake news to phishing, every single intelligence agency in the US produced reports proving that Russia meddled in the 2016 US presidential election, so is it wise for America to prepare for the worst and expect this will happen again? Discussion has sparked regarding Russian interference in the midterms in light of recent events, which saw Elena Alekseevna Khusyaynova, a 44year old Russian woman, charged by the US Department of Justice for interfering in the midterm elections. It is said she was running a social media ‘troll farm’, a strategy which has been used by the Kremlin before, where workers are employed to create conflict and anger around ‘hot issues’ through spreading fake news. Khusyaynova’s troll farm, called Project Lakhta, was spreading propaganda with direct orders to promote full support of Donald Trump’s campaign, brand John McCain as an ‘old man who has lost it’, and amplify divisive issues such as race relations and gun rights. Additionally, Microsoft found evidence of Russian interference in US politics back in August. They uncovered fake websites made to mimic two conservative thinktanks, the

Hudson Institute and the International Republican Institute. US authorities state that Russia’s intent is to “aggravate conflict [and] increase political intensity” in the run-up to the midterm elections. Russia has developed a pattern of repeatedly interfering in elections across the globe. For example, evidence has come to light of Russian intelligence interfering in the US 2016 presidential campaigns and in the 2017 French presidential election. What’s more, research conducted by Twitter found that in the run-up to the 2016 US election, 677,000 Twitter users interacted with Russian bots and 1.4 million users were exposed to Russian ‘fake news’ content. Armed with evidence of past and current Russian cyber-attacks, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated: “Russia attempted to interfere in the last election, and continues to engage in malign influences operations to this day”. Their actions “serve as a stark reminder to all Americans: our foreign adversaries continue their efforts to interfere in our political system”. The states at the greatest risk of cyber hacking and electoral meddling are New Jersey, Delaware, South Carolina, Georgia and Louisiana, as are the only states in the US not voting via paper ballot. They are relying solely upon electronic balloting – if the Russians attack these systems and influence the results, there will be no way to tell. Why is Russia interested in influ-

encing the outcome of the midterm elections? In short, no one knows. Whilst it is expected they are meddling with the US elections to achieve a specific foreign policy goal, whatever that may be is kept private. US authorities have said that Russian activities do not “exclusively adopt one ideological view”, hence one school of thought suggests that Russia is attempting to divide and de-stabilise American politics to challenge the US’ reputation as a global power. If Russia hacks the electoral system, the US has no control over who can and cannot vote. Furthermore,

the spreading of fake news and disinformation campaigns can lead to illegitimate election results. Whatever Russia’s intentions may be, their election meddling has a devastating effect upon US democracy and undermines our fundamental Western democratic values. So, as the midterm elections draw closer, all evidence points towards the fact that there is a high risk Russia will be attempting to meddle in US politics once again. It is safe to say that America should expect the unexpected if they have any hope of protecting their election results from foreign interference.

Don and Vlad: Trump sought to play down Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential elections. Source: Andrea Hanks via Flickr

Trump’s fury as migrants edge towards US border by Sam Tilley

housands of Central American migrants are said to be making their way on foot towards the southern United States border. The so-called caravan, which is largely comprised of nationals from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador, originated from a group of 1,000 Hondurans that began to march towards the Guatemalan border with the overall intention to reach the US. Current estimates are that the number of migrants on the move is approximately 8,000; with another 3,000 awaiting processing at the Mexican border. Many of the migrants are seeking better living conditions, employment and a chance to escape from one of the most dangerous regions in the world. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for measures to be put in place so that the migrants never reach the US border, even going as far to suggest that Middle East-based terrorists had managed to infiltrate the caravan and that it’s very presence was a grave security risk to generate animosity towards the group.

In an attempt to prevent the caravan from entering the United States, President Trump has threatened to cut off financial aid to any country permitting the migrants through border crossings. This threat has appeared to go unnoticed however, as the group breached numerous entry points into Mexico and, after initial clashes with Mexican riot police, were for all intents and purposes allowed through uncontested. Trump, with one eye firmly on the crucial, upcoming US Midterm elections, has also promised to shut down the Mexican-US border if the migrants attempt to gain unlawful access. Although, how he would manage to police each of the 1,954 miles is yet to be seen. Experts believe that, considering the size of the caravan and the speed at which it has been travelling, the migrants will reach the US border in a matter of weeks. There has been confirmation of at least two fatalities; a Honduran man who reportedly fell off the back of a vehicle in the convoy and a similar case involving another Honduran national who fell off a trailer. The route that the caravan is pre-

What they have said...

“I would remind you, when you talk about right-wing extremists, we have to remember that the Nazis were National Socialists. It is a strain of socialism. Let’s not pretend. It’s a left-wing ideology. They want the same things as you, let’s be clear. You don’t like the truth, do you?” Syed Kamall 24/10/18 Conservative MP comparing socialism to Nazism in the European Parliament when speaking to aa German MEP. He has been asked to apologise.

“It seems our laws allow rich and powerful men to pretty much do whatever they want as long as they can pay to keep it quiet. So does the Prime Minister support the Court of Appeals’ decision to ban nondisclosure agreements which have been used to silence women?” Jess Phillips 24/10/18 Labour MP questions the PM about non-disclosure agreements during the PMQs.

“All agreements aimed at nuclear disarmament and limiting nuclear weapons must be preserved, for the sake of preserving life on earth.” Trump’s decision is reckless and not the work of “a great mind”. “Do they really not understand in Washington what this can lead to?”

Mass Movement: The route migrants have travelled in their aim to reach the USA Source: Wikimedia dicted to take has been described as “perilous” and “fraught with danger” by Mexican officials and the death count is expected to rise. No doubt partly influenced by this knowledge,

the caravan has decreased in size whilst travelling through Guatemala with many migrants deciding to turn back to utilise a fleet of buses set up by the Honduran government.

Mikhail Gorbachev 21/10/18 The Soviet Union’s final leader on Donald Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

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LISA enlightens our knowledge on dark matter

Researchers at the University of Zurich have discovered through simulation that they could uncover more secrets surrounding dark matter

Dark Matter: Link discovered between the merger rates of black holes and the amount of dark matter at the centre of dwarf galaxies. Source: Wikimedia Commons

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by Danny Brown

Your science desk Danny Brown Jonathan Learmont

he Laser Interferometer Space Antenna, or LISA for short, is a huge mission originally designed by NASA and ESA (the European Space Agency). LISA will be used to detect and measure, to high precision, gravitational waves. The idea of the project is to launch three satellites into orbit around the sun. The satellites will construct an equilateral triangle around the sun with sides 2.5 million kilometres long, the length of each side will be closely monitored by laser detector pairs in the satellites in order to detect the tiny ripples in space produced by a passing gravity wave. University of Zurich PhD student, Tomas Ramfal, produced high resolution simulations of the birth of dwarf galaxies. The simulations produced very surprising results, a strong link was discovered between the merger rates of black holes and the amount of dark matter at the

“many of our stars, perhaps a great majority of them, may be dark bodies”

centre of dwarf galaxies. Dark matter has been hypothesised as far back as 1884, when Lord Kelvin gave a talk estimating the number of “dark bodies” in the Milky Way. Kelvin managed this by taking the observed statistical spread of speeds of the stars orbiting around the centre of the galaxy, using these measurements, he calculated the total mass of the galaxy which was determined to be different in comparison to the mass of the observable stars. With this proof, Kelvin concluded that “many of our stars, perhaps a great majority of them, may be dark bodies”. It’s been 134 years since Kelvin made this observation, and there have been countless attempts to figure out what exactly it is, and yet we still have very little idea what dark matter actually consists of. Gravitational waves however, have been having a brilliant couple of years recently. As I’m sure most are aware by now, gravitational waves are disturbances in the fabric of spacetime. They occur when two massive bodies closely orbit each other and subsequently collide. They were first predicted by Albert Einstein in 1916 through his theory of general relativity, but the idea was actually first proposed 11 years earlier by French mathematician, theoretical physicist, engineer, and philosopher of science, Henri Poincaré. The first observation

Cardiff University is dedicated to discovering more about gravitational waves of gravitational waves occurred in September of 2015, after the decade’s worth of research and development into the pairs of detectors LIGO and Virgo. The Nobel Prize for physics was awarded to Rainer Weiss, Kip Thorne and Barry Barish in 2017 for

their role in detecting gravitational waves. Cardiff University is dedicated to discovering more about gravitational waves and their use for further discovery, such as finding out more on dark matter. The University is part of the worldwide scientific collaboration, LIGO, and is working on the design of the third-generation gravitational wave telescope. They also co-founded the British-German GEO 600 detector, another gravitational wave detector and laser manufacturer. Finally, Cardiff University is not only involved in the LISA mission, but they are co-authoring the White Paper submitted to ESA for the mis-

LISA: The satellites will construct a triangle with 2.5 million kilometer long sides. Source: NASA

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Aggressive brain cancer fuelled by fat

Social stigma harms mental health in autistic New insight from Cardiff University researchers into the most common brain population by Jonathan Learmont

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recent study examining the causes of poor mental health in autistic people has found that stress arising from social stigma has a negative impact on psychological and social wellbeing. Previous research had linked autism to poor mental health because of how everyday stresses affect those on the autistic spectrum, rather than how society treats them uniquely. This was mainly due to prior academic papers viewing autism solely as a disability that required treatment, while not acknowledging individuals consider autism as part of their identity.

lioblastoma is the most common and fast spreading form of brain cancer in adults, making up 15% of all primary brain tumours. Depending on how the cancer grows, sufferers can experience symptoms including seizures, impaired vision, and dizziness as a consequence of pressure exerted on the brain. The median life expectancy in adults diagnosed with glioblastoma is 14.6 months, with only 5% living longer than five years.

This discovery may be important to improving survival rates Currently the most common treatment for glioblastoma involves surgery to remove the tumour followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Although the main tumour can be targeted, surgery often doesn’t remove parts of the cancer that have spread just outside its original border, leading to a 90% rate of recurrence at the original location according to a 2015 study. Such a bleak prognosis for patients

Malignant: Glioblastoma tumours spread quickly, making it tough to traat. Source: Wikimedia Commons is largely because a single tumour contains many types of cells, each of which are affected differently by therapies. Research at Cardiff University investigating these cells has found that slow-cycling cells use fats for energy, while faster spreading cells use sugar.

Because slow-cycling cells are often more resistant to current treatments and are found in recurring tumours, this discovery may be important to improving survival rates. Dr Florian Siebzehnrubl, Research Fellow at the European Cancer Stem Cell Research Institute, Cardiff Uni-

versity, said: “By blocking the slowdividing cells from absorbing fat we can improve their responsiveness to treatment and in the future develop therapies that are specifically target the slow-cycling cells. This would potentially help improve survival rate in this aggressive form of brain cancer.”

under the age of 50 who have it. About 40% of students have it, but by the age of 60 that number becomes 52%. HSV2 is sexually transmitted and affects the genitals; 417 million people worldwide have this variant. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition which causes short term memory loss, disorientation, behavioural issues, loss of bodily func-

tions, and ultimately death. There are roughly 30 million people with it today, but the rate of diagnosis is increasing and by 2050 the number will be closer to 128 million. Professor Ruth Itzhaki, of the University of Manchester’s Division of Neuroscience and Experimental Psychology has been researching a link between, the two for decades, and recently published her findings in the journal Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. She said ‘HSV1 could account for 50% of Alzheimer’s disease cases,’ but that the involvement of a virus does not make Alzheimer’s contagious. Professor Itzhaki found evidence indicating that people with certain genes were more severely affected by the Herpes virus, and that each time HSV1 awakened from its dormant state it gradually wears away at the brain, causing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Therefore antiviral drugs could slow the progression of the disease, but there is very little available data to support this. Itzhaki analysed the findings of a Taiwanese study, which compared 8,362 people over the age of 50 with either HSV1 or HSV2 to 25,086 people without Herpes. Those with HSV were

more likely to develop dementia, but those who took antiviral medication for their Herpes only developed Alzheimer’s 5% of the time. It is thought that the drugs prevent the virus from attacking the brain and

Herpes could cause at least 50% of Alzheimer’s cases

by Milo Moran

The study sought to assess chronically high levels of stress

he Herpes virus is a lifelong ailment: once you have it, it is incurable. Lying dormant in the body, it usually does not cause any symptoms. It comes in two forms; Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) 1 and HSV2. HSV1 is usually transmitted by mouth to mouth contact and causes cold sores. There are 3.7 billion people

Linked: Herpes treatments may reduce risk of Alzheimers later in life Source: pxhere

Antiviral drugs could slow the progression of the disease nervous system, and in light of 130 other publications which found the same link, Professor Itzhaki recommended ‘a short dose of anti-Herpes antivirals’ for those between 30 and 40 years old as this ‘could prevent dementia.’ John Hardy, a neuroscience professor at University College London said he had “been skeptical” of Dr Itzhaki’s work, but that the role of infections in disease was worthy of study. Whatever this means for the future, let’s hope the treatment of such terrible diseases as Alzheimer’s can improve.

Focused on ‘minority stress theory’, the study sought to assess chronically high levels of stress originating from ‘everyday discrimination’ and ‘expectation of rejection’ amongst other forms of stigma experienced by minority groups. Based on those surveyed, the vast majority of whom had Asperger Syndrome, these factors were found to be predictive of lower levels of mental health beyond the effects of everyday stress. Monique Botha, lead author of the study and post graduate researcher at the University of Surrey said, “such insight gives us a better understanding of why people with autism may be more likely to have poor mental health and will inform ways of reducing such stresses. It suggests that taking actions within society to tackle discrimination might significantly reduce rates of poor mental health, and thus suicide in autistic population.” Recognising stigma facing autism should play a role in future research and compel a greater focus on UK wide measures, including better education on its associated effects. According to statistics published by the National Autistic Society (NAS), at least 1 in 3 autistic adults are experiencing severe mental health difficulties due to a lack of support and 70% say that with more support they would feel less isolated. Insufficient understanding and provision of support is prevalent in the workplace. A 2016 report by the NAS revealed 60% of employers do not know where to go for support or advice about employing an autistic person. This is likely a factor in only 16% of autistic adults being in full time paid work in the UK, which may add to feelings of isolation. The NHS will also provide autism specific carer pathways as part of the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health. Promoting earlier diagnosis and proper support will be crucial in improving mental wellbeing nationwide.

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Are you a feminist?

Why you shouldn’t hate on other girls. by Imogen Killner

he definition of ‘Feminism’ is “the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of the sexes”. It is not, and has never been, “the advocacy of women’s rights on the ground of the equality of sexes except for girls you are jealous of or dislike”. As women, we can all agree on one single holy place of femininity, a place that exudes empowerment and admiration. The girls’ bathroom on a night out is sacred. The world would benefit greatly if it was one huge girls’ bathroom. Need a pad? Gotcha. Crying over a silly boy? Free hugs given here. Insecure about your booze belly? You are beautiful, girl.

Allow yourself to be inspired by your female friends and build each other up to succeed. So why do we constantly feel the need to gossip about and bring other women down? What could you possibly gain from dissing somebody’s dress? Or dating life? Or life choices? The satisfaction of causing petty drama is unnecessary, immature, and completely defies the truth of feminism. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and kindness and this can never be achieved by tearing each other down. There is a clear line between healthy

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awarded something, only respond with words of encouragement and motivation. Allow yourself to be inspired by your female friends and build each other up to succeed. Competition doesn’t have to be destructive, instead it can be supportive and empowering. I feel it is necessary to note that this is not exclusive to just white straight women. Women of colour, trans women, women of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled women and other minority groups are all equally deserving of the beauty of the femi-

nist movement. There is something so wonderfully empowering about the connection between women, and this is only accomplished through being an ally to every person who identifies as a woman. (This is also not to exclude men, either, but for the sake of pettiness in female relationships this is for the ladies in particular). In short, empower one another. Inspire and allow yourself to be inspired. Motivate and encourage. Love and respect unconditionally. It’s time we destroy the ‘catty’ female reputation.

Tackling presentations and public speaking

By Millie Moxey

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To Womanhood: Encouraging your fellow sisters. Source: Bewakoof.com (via Unsplash) competition and being a borderline Regina George. Hostile behaviour is all rooted in insecurities and jealousy, and it results in sabotage, envy and resentment. You can’t call yourself a feminist if you tear other females down through petty comments. Period. Instead of being jealous of competition, recognise that female competition is a patriarchal and invisible concept used to create an unnecessary hierarchical status fight between women. If your female friend wants to try something new, or has been

resentations and public speaking are something most of us will have to tackle at some point in our university career. If you’re like me, you’ll try to dodge the modules that even mention the word ‘presentation’ in the module outline. However, it is likely that later on in life you will have to perform a speech in front of your peers. Thankfully, there a few things you can do to make this a little easier. Perhaps the most obvious, and most important tip, is to practice and prepare. As with everything, the more you practice the better you’re going to get. Start by becoming a complete know it all on the subject you’re talking about, so you actually understand what you’re saying. Once you have the preparation sorted it’s time to practice. Practice your speech or presentation out loud in your room as many times as it takes for it to just roll off of your tongue. Then, call a friend, parent or partner and repeat it to them until you feel completely comfortable and almost a bit bored of it. If you like, get some friends to actually listen to it in person- they will be able to give you some tips on how you need to improve. It could be crit-

icism on your body language, such as encouraging you to speak a little louder or standing a bit straighter. They can also provide valuable support and assurance that you’re doing just fine. It might also help to watch public speakers online and take notes on how they act. Everybody gets nervous, so see how the professionals deal with it and learn from them. You don’t have to be a confident person, you just have to pretend to be. Once it’s actually time to perform your presentation, focus on some friendly faces in the audience and aim it mostly at them, a little smile from someone can really help give you a confidence boost. And if there are no friendly faces, imagine there are. Don’t be afraid to use prompt cards to help in case you do freeze. They are there to help in these instances, and trigger your brain to remember the next section of your speech. Finally, be sure to take a look at Cardiff University’s skills development service; it’s a great way to improve skills like public speaking. Remember the world will not end if you make a mistake on a presentation, just try to believe in yourself.

Don’t be daunted by the sea of faces: Pick one friendly face to focus on. Source: Neonbrand (via Unsplash)

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Tips to be prepared and motivated for a 9-5 day of study

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by Joanna Cunningham

Hold yourself back from that shopping

s a History student without much contact time, I struggle to stay motivated. If you’re like me or, alternatively, you find difficulty in attending your 9-5 day of contact time, here are some tips to keep you motivated and healthy. Use a planner. During the strikes last year, I really struggled to stay motivated. Therefore, this year, I purchased a daily schedule planner, so I can organise each day’s schedule and to-do list. If you have a day full of lectures, then you can schedule these in, and tick them off as you go. This positive ticking action can make you feel so accomplished. For me, I plan my reading for the week ahead, and then distribute it evenly throughout the weekdays so, if I want Thursday off after a crazy Wednesday night, I can schedule this in. This has boosted my productivity tenfold, as I can organise my break times, removing the guilt of relaxing it’s a much healthier way to study. By setting yourself realistic goals, and planning for any days off you need, your motivation and mindset will skyrocket. Maintain a regular sleep pattern. This is a difficult tip to follow at uni, as most of us love a good night out. However, if you have a day or week without plans, make sure to go to bed at a decent time (before midnight, or even earlier if you want), and set an alarm to wake up early. If you set your alarm to a song you love, you’ll feel even better in the morning.

If it’s on sale, why not?: Think twice before you part with your cash. Source: Rawpixel (via Unsplash)

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W No distractions: Focus on your work. Source: Lonely Planet (via Unplash)

Cook healthy bulk meals. Although cooking can be a relaxing pastime, it can often waste time. If you cook a big batch of healthy food, then you can get home after a long day, and simply reheat it. This will knock hours off cooking time from your weekly schedule. Buy a reusable water bottle. Remaining hydrated can boost your energy levels, and keep your body functioning properly. If you’re someone like me, who struggles with regular

water intake, you can invest in a plastic or glass reusable water bottle, sometimes with timings printed on the side, to ensure you stay motivated to drink water. Pack your lunch the day before. If you often rush out the door each morning, you should pack a healthy meal to leave in the fridge overnight for the next day. Then, in the morning rush, you can simply grab it and go. Schedule in morning “me time” Alone time is so important to start the

day in a positive manner. By planning your morning, you reduce the stress of leaving on time. I love watching TV whilst eating my breakfast, or doing my makeup as I’m still getting ready for the day, but ensuring to enjoy “me time” before the busy day ahead. Staying motivated at uni is difficult when you have so many distractions, but if you follow even a couple of these suggestions, you will become a much more productive and organised person.

What to do with your hidden talent How to turn a hobby into an opportunity

By Olivia Raciniewska

hether you’re just beginning to explore your creativity or already embracing your identity as an artist, the time is always right to put your talent in the spotlight. Life at university offers a variety of opportunities to find inspiration and share your passion with people who are sure to appreciate it. For starters, joining a society is a great way to get involved with a friendly, supportive community of fellow writers, musicians, or actors. Besides, taking part in socials and getting a spot in performances, will give you the chance to exchange ideas and receive feedback in a non-competitive environment. Through sharing your creative work with friends and tutors, you will not only conquer your fears, but also learn to accept and appreciate constructive criticism. Surrounding yourself with other talented people is both a challenging and stimulating way to develop your creativity and develop your favourite hobby. When it comes to any creative endeavour, practice is the route to perfection. By making painting a part of

your daily routine, you will improve your technique while giving you a chance to hone your artistic vision. One way to successfully channel your productivity is to set up a social media account for your art. Starting a Wordpress blog or a YouTube channel might sound daunting at first, but it will motivate you to keep up your work and help you gain an audience and maybe even fame. Receiving recognition for your talent in the form of awards and applause is another vital step to becoming a professional artist. Use every occasion to showcase your talent – apply for competitions, send your work to agents, participate in open mics – you never know which submission or performance might be your big break into the creative industry. So draft that novel, form that band, get that starring role – the world is ready for you. You could join an arts-based society, share your talent with classmates and tutors and create a social media account to promote your work (a lot of people breakthrough in this way). Show off your talent in open mics and performances, which will help

Getting out of your comfort zone: Taking your talent to the next level. Source: Curtis Potvin (via Unsplash) you to overcome any fears of public performing, join competitions, win awards, and importantly, get recognition for what you do.

Don’t be shy and most importantly keep practising. Embrace it as a part of your identity and you will go far.

ith November approaching, autumn is slowly changing into winter, leaves are changing colour, the weather is getting chilly, and pumpkin patch pictures are overflowing on our Facebook newsfeeds. Additionally, passionate shoppers, and many others, are waiting for winter sales. The feeling of going into a sale and finding the item that you’ve been longing for, on a 40% discount is great. However, along with finding items you’ve been wanting for a long time, shoppers find themselves buying things they would never usually consider, just because of the discount. I, myself am also a culprit. I own pink metallic heeled boots, even though I am someone who doesn’t actually wear heels, and as a result I’ve worn them twice. But there are ways to refrain from buying clothes you don’t need during sale. First of all, actually look in your wardrobe, and the clothes you already own and think about if you actually need anything. If all your jumpers have holes in them, by all means buy a new jumper. But buying unnecessary items has a negative impact on your wallet, the environment, and isn’t always necessary. Try and look past the sale prices too. I try and buy items I would only consider buying at their full price as well. This then cuts down on any unnecessary pieces, or items that you only like due to their cheap price. You should also try reusing clothes. If you are tempted by a new item, try and think about how it would pair with other items in your wardrobe to create an outfit. If you’re buying a pair of shoes that will only match one pair of trousers, and one jacket (and only if they’re worn together) you’re realistically only going to wear them once or twice, and will end up buying another pair later on. Buying mostly neutral coloured pieces, and then one or two statement earrings, jacket, shoes, helps you to buy fewer items. If you’re undecided about an item, leave it, because if you wanted it enough, you wouldn’t have thought twice. Remember, ‘missing out’ on an item is not the end of the worldyou should be proud of yourself for saving your precious pennies.

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Useful Info for joining a sports club

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Link to list of AU Clubs: https://www. cardiffstudents.com/activities/au/list/ Intra-Mural Games Info: https://www. cardiffstudents.com/activities/au/img/ Athletic Union Mission Statement: https:// www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/au/ our-mission-statement/ Welsh Varsity: https://www.cardiffstudents.com/whatson/annual/varsity/

Pictured: Sports Clubs offer a great incentive to get involved, whether it be playing or partying

Why you should join a sports club It’s not all about exercise...

o, you’ve fucked up. You missed the Sports Fair in September due to a combination of distance, the crowds and several hangovers and are now rueing the opportunities you may have missed, namely joining a sports club at Cardiff. Fear not, for within this column you’ll find everything you need to know about sports clubs at Cardiff, including why it’s not too late to sign up, the ways in which they can enhance your student experience and why a committee role is the perfect chance to get involved in your club and fill a gap on that all important CV. Firstly, we’ll address why you would actually want to join a sports club. It’s more sociable than the gym. For starters, as the vast majority of clubs have a large and active member base for new students to interact with. Joining a club will help keep your fitness up, allow you to meet a whole new group of potential friends, and give you a good distraction from your studies, which is never a bad thing. I feel like it’s mentioned a lot, but not really taken on board that exercise is such a good way of maintaining your mental health; karate has certainly helped me in times when I’ve been down, as it’s a great way of taking your mind off of your problems. I also always sleep much better after I’ve done a hard training session. The social aspect of a sports club shouldn’t be understated either, whether it’s going for a drink after training, playing laser tag or tak-

ing part in the traditional Wednesday night social, being involved in a sports club is a great way to keep the social side of your life from disappearing completely.

I feel like it’s mentioned a lot but not really taken on board that exercise is such a good way of maintaining your mental health; it’s a great way of taking your mind off of your problems. I’m not advocating doing all of these things to the detriment of your studies, they should always come first, but these events give you another chance to relax after a stressful day of uni. Also, the Athletics Union (AU) now requires all sports clubs to organise at least one non-alcoholic social per semester, with most clubs doing many more, so there should always be something to take part in,

even if you’re not big on drinking. Secondly, there are very few sports societies that it’s too late to join. A few, such as the football and rugby teams, will have already held trials and selected their teams for the year. However, it’s now a requirement under the SU tier rewards programme (societies and clubs are rated as bronze, silver or gold) to offer a half year membership, mainly to target international students only staying for one semester or those away until January. Another requirement under this scheme is that clubs have to run at least one GIAG (give it a go) session per semester, and are heavily incentivised to run two. But that’s only for the clubs that take things quite seriously and compete in BUCS (British University Championships) every week, there are many more that won’t have as stringent requirements for entry. For example, the Karate club, that I am a part of, accepts new members all year round, and we have two training sessions a week, so it should be easy for people to find a session for them. A lot of the other martial arts societies (and many more individual sports clubs) offer a first session for free, so money shouldn’t really be a barrier to trying out something new. As I’ve already said, there are numerous sports clubs that are more chilled than the ‘university’ clubs. I’m talking about course specific clubs, like journalism netball or history football, for example.

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There’s usually less pressure with these teams, as they play in the IMG leagues and are more about having fun on a Wednesday afternoon than competing at the highest level. As previously mentioned, these clubs still come with all of the social benefits as the university-wide clubs, but there’s also the added benefit of getting to know your coursemates a bit better. You never know, that final year’s advice about your assessments could come in handy! If your course doesn’t have one of these teams, fear not!

The AU requires all sports clubs to organise at least one nonalcoholic social per semester, so non-drinkers feel included These clubs are, by and large, open to anyone and from what I’ve heard, just want as many new members as possible, so why not give it a try? Perhaps one of the most rewarding things you can get out of a sports club is being elected to the committee of the club. There are usually five or six roles (or more depending on

the amount of club members) ranging from social secretary to treasurer. All of the roles are of course a big responsibility, as you’d be responsible for organising socials or keeping the club’s finances ticking over, in the case of the two roles above. However, it is hugely satisfying to see your efforts make a positive impact on a club that you’ve been a member of, particularly if you feel or know that you’ve made a positive impact on the experience of your fellow members. As mentioned in my introduction, it’s also something you can really big up on your CV, as it shows that you’re proactive and can be trusted in a position of responsibility. Committee experience would be especially useful if you don’t have any internships or part-time jobs to lean on during interviews, as you’ll need examples of challenging situations or of times when you took the lead on something. It’s often forgotten that employers want people more than employees. Sure, you might have all the right qualifications, but if you can’t fit in with all the different people at a company, how are you going to get any work done? That’s why being committed to something like this can really bring out your best qualities. As per usual, I hope you found this column interesting and I hope many of you want to get involved in sports clubs if you’re not already! Thanks for reading guys, I’ll see you next week.

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Jones and Williams clinch Taekwondo gold in Manchester GB Taekwondo’s Welsh contingent win again ahead of Tokyo bid

by John Jones

eam GB’s Olympic hopes were given a boost last weekend as two Welsh fighters stormed to victory in their respective classes at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Manchester. Already a six-time gold medallist in the Grand Prix competition, Jade Jones had no problems in adding to her haul, comfortably dispatching China’s Zhou Lijun 11-4 in the final of the -57kg event that she has so famously made her own. Whilst being given a first round-bye on the last day of competition, however, Jones nearly came unstuck against Latvian teenager Inese Tarvida in her quarter-final. In a fiery opening round, both fighters quickly traded powerful headshots, before Jones raced into a commanding four-point lead, with her opponent seemingly tiring as the bout drew on. However, as she looked to see the match out, the Flint fighter perhaps allowed complacency to get the better of her, and nearly suffered an embarrassing upset as a ferocious Tarvida closed the gap to two in the dying seconds. Nevertheless, Jones kept her cool, and won a late final point to send her into a semi-final fight against Canadian Skylar Park, which she won comfortably. With three comprehensive wins under her belt, Jones was equally dominant in her final against Lijun Zhou, building up a 7-1 first-

round lead with a series of well-timed front leg kicks. This early onslaught stunned Zhou, who never found her way back into the fight, and as the clock ran down in the final round, the home crowd were on their feet, as Jones clinched gold with an 11-4 victory. Reflecting on her latest championship win, Jones spoke of the pressures of being world number one and fighting on home turf, claiming that she “was in tears” from nerves on the morning of her first bout, before crediting the clamorous Manchester crowds for her phenomenal performances. With less than two years to go until the 2020 Games in Tokyo, Jones now has her sights firmly set on achieving a hat-trick of Olympic golds, by adding to those she won in London and Rio de Janeiro. “It’s a long journey, and this is my start and I’m aiming to be the very best version of me at Tokyo,” she told the BBC. “There’s a lot of bumps along the way, but I feel in good shape and I’m constantly improving.” Someone hoping to join Jones in Tokyo is fellow Welsh fighter Lauren Williams. At just 19 years of age, Williams also took gold at the Grand Prix, this time in the women’s -67kg division, defeating Croatian Matea Jelic 15-10 in a hotly contested final. Williams was quick out of the blocks, countering her opponent’s attacks with some swift and

FOCUSED: Jade Jones will be hoping to build on her Rio 2016 success in Tokyo (Source: Prime Taekwondo via Flickr) clinical kicks, and ending the first round with a commanding 7-0 lead. Despite a late fightback from the Croatian, the teenager from Caerphilly was streets ahead, and won a deserved gold, to add to the one she claimed in London last year. Elsewhere at the tournament, there were mixed fortunes for GB Taekwondo, as Damon Sansum took silver in the men’s -80kg competi-

tion, but previous Grand Prix winners Mahama Cho and Lutalo Muhammad were left disappointed. Cho, who won World Championship bronze last year, crashed out in the last 16 following defeat to Turkey’s Emre Aresli, whilst double Olympic medalist Muhammad bowed out in the quarter-finals of his heavyweight debut.

Glamorgan in dire need of reform

Digital Sports Editor, Jack Vavasour, examines Glamorgan CC’s need for change at Sophia Gardens by Jack Vavasour

ast week Welsh sport was shaken by the news that head coach, Robert Croft, had parted ways with Glamorgan after three decades with the club. Croft, a club legend, became head coach prior to the 2016 season. The results of Glamorgan, in the 2015 season, were average under Toby Radford finishing mid-table across all formats. Croft looked to change this, and succeeded in his first season by qualifying for the quarterfinals in the T20 Blast, before being humiliated by a strong Yorkshire side bolstered by the hard-hitting David Willey and the outstanding bowling of Adil Rashid. There was little change in performance in the One Day Cup finishing with only one more win in Croft’s first season than the season before. In the County Championship Glamorgan’s form took a big hit, finishing second from bottom with only three wins from their sixteen matches. Croft’s tenure as head coach would continue like this with success in T20 and failure in other formats. Croft’s greatest success came in 2017 when qualifying for T20 finals day, falling just before the final losing to a strong Birmingham Bears. The 2018 season would prove Croft’s undoing as Glamorgan managed just three wins across both County Championship and the Royal London One Day Cup, finishing bottom of both tables. Failing to qualify for the T20 Blast quarterfinals seems to have been ultimately the final straw for Glamorgan as Croft failed to perform in his apparent strongest format. This leaves the

County with a difficult decision to make in who to appoint as Croft’s replacement. The difficulty in attracting a coach to Sophia Gardens is hard due to the County’s less than ideal financial situation. It is no secret that the majority of Cricket Counties are struggling to break even financially. Glamorgan has not hosted a Test match since 2015 and were only granted 2 other internationals this season, one T20I and one ODI. This will have helped Glamorgan financially, as is often the case when a ground is given International matches, however, they still will struggle to make a profit. Let’s not forget that in 2015 Glamorgan had 70% of debt written off by the local council. They were also aided in 2017 with Sophia Gardens being a location for four Champions Trophy matches. They will also have a financial boost next year as they are due to host a further four matches in the Cricket World Cup. Ultimately, Glamorgan need the next T20/100 ball city based tournament and the £1.3 million that such a tournament will guarantee. These short term solutions appear to be benefitting counties like Glamorgan, however, the question must be asked, how sustainable is this system? Realistically, clubs cannot continue to have debts written off and the ECB cannot just add more and more tournaments to the schedule in order to increase revenues. Clubs like Glamorgan are in dire need of financial reform as they come close to bankruptcy and have players poached by larger counties with greater financial influence. Glamorgan were a victim of this towards the end of this season as Aneurin Donald exited

from Sophia Gardens in search of an England call-up at the Rose Bowl playing for Hampshire. Donald is undoubtedly a very talented player with a top score of 234, which was, at the time, a record for the fastest first-class double century ever. However, he has suffered a dip in form, failing to score a first-class century in the previous 2 seasons. This coincides with Glamorgan’s failures in first-class cricket. Donald clearly believes that Hampshire can offer him far more as a county as he aims to become the first Welshborn player to represent England since 2005. Donald is not alone in his move from a failing Division Two County to a larger and more successful Division One County. Nottinghamshire have been the biggest poachers this season signing three players who are all 23 or younger - Ben Duckett from Northamptonshire, Zak Chappell from Leicestershire and Joe Clarke from Worcestershire. All of these players have proven their talent in Division 2 and now look to further their England causes by proving themselves at a higher level. Sam Northeast also did this when he moved to Hampshire from Kent last season. The problem for smaller counties is that they cannot compete with larger counties who host International cricket but also it is extremely difficult to get selected for England’s Test side whilst playing in Division 2. This further damages smaller counties as they cannot always keep their brightest prospects, often having to settle for players who haven’t made the grade at Division One Counties. Glamorgan recently signed Billy Root, presumably as a replacement for Donald. Root, brother of England captain Joe, has

failed to prove his worth at Nottinghamshire and moves to Glamorgan in hopes of regularly playing across all three formats of the game. One thing that Division Two Counties don’t have problems with is the recruitment of Overseas players, with some of the world’s greatest often finding themselves plying their trade in England’s second league. This is for two major reasons; in England white-ball cricket is played based on geographic location as opposed to performance, meaning that counties are often on a more level playing field, but also many players will play in England to get a grasp of conditions before their respective country tours the unique grounds that England produce. In recent years Glamorgan have hosted players such as Shaun Tait, Dale Steyn, Shaun Marsh and Usman Khawaja. These are major players in the world of cricket and the fact that a player of Khawaja’s standard and experience played this season for the county who finished last in the County Championship is simply absurd. Furthermore, despite this article focusing on mostly the negatives of smaller counties, such as Glamorgan, it is definitely not all doom and gloom for these clubs. Glamorgan need to search for a coach who can revive their challenge for trophies. This is certainly not unrealistic in T20 cricket. Where they need to build is in the County Championship. We have seen this with clubs such as Leicestershire and Derbyshire this season, both finishing mid-table which can be seen as a huge improvement as both teams had finished last in one of the previous two seasons with no victories.

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Tough times ahead for Blues by Sion Ford

fter the Blues’ defeat to Glasgow, there would doubtless have been a period of reflection for John Mulvihill and his cohort. The coach himself admitted that the region had failed to do themselves justice in their Champions Cup encounter, unable to fire a meaningful shot until the dying minutes of the game. Whereas before we would have seen the Blues fight their way back into a game, on this occasion there was no answer to Glasgow’s dominance. It’s at this time of year, though, that you start to see players picking themselves up. With the Autumn internationals about to get fully underway, international selection will have been in the minds of the players. Though the management would never admit this, it serves the Blues well to have the small number of call-ups that they have had. To lose a small handful of players, albeit those who are the headline names for the region, is more bearable than what the Scarlets or a Glasgow might face. Navigating this Autumn period in the league without a raft of big name players has done for certain team’s abilities to compete for the title in the past. While the Blues only have two league fixtures during the international window, hosting Zebre on the 4th of November and travelling up to Glasgow on the 23rd, both games will be viewed as being crucial in determining the team’s fate come the end of the season. Zebre will offer a tough challenge, as both Italian sides have made improvements which cannot be ignored, but ultimately this will still be viewed - both by those within the Blues and by their fans - as a shouldwin game. The trip to Glasgow will be an altogether different encounter to the one just gone. Dave Rennie won’t have his raft of Scottish internationals to choose from, so this will definitely be an opportunity for revenge. During this upcoming sparse period is a third fixture which stands out. Although now a rare occurrence, the Blues will play hosts to an international touring side, a throwback to the bygone days of rugby. Though Uruguay might not hold the same international pedigree as some other nations, the match, which is s due to be played on the 6th of November, will at the very least offer fans an opportunity to see something different. In terms of the quality of the fixture, we will have to find out on the night. As mentioned above, the Blues host Zebre in a league game on the 4th, and so to what extent John Mulvihill will adjust his squad between the Zebre and Uruguay fixtures remains to be seen. The Blues management have promised to field as competitive a side as possible, but nobody is under any illusions in terms of where their priorities lie. While you would want to see an intense game between two sides, it might transpire that the match functions more as a training session for Los Teros in their World Cup preparations.

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Cardiff Blues returned to European action well against Lyon before being humbled by a strong Glasgow Warriors side by Jack Vavasour

hen the European Champions Cup rolls around every year we must wonder, is there really any difference to regular fixtures? Admittedly, a lot of the games are repeats of domestic Pro 14, Premiership and Top 14 matches, however, when teams enter Europe the standard of competition seems to intensify and the stakes appear risen ten-fold. Never has this been more evident than over these previous two weekends of rugby. The standard of rugby has been outstanding and if this is anything to go off then this year will be a seriously good year of rugby; one of the most exciting in recent times. Cardiff Blues kicked off their return to Europe’s top competition, for the first time since 2014, with a victory over Lyon. Lyon are certainly not the strongest side that the Blues will face in this competition, however, the Blues certainly made a good showing of themselves with an impressive performance. They were caught off guard early on from a scrum as France Number 8, Loann Goujon, fumbled the ball at the base, then attacked a criminally undefended blindside. Cardiff cannot afford mistakes like this, it is mistakes like this that define a season and often come back to punish teams in the long term. Cardiff responded after a brilliant Tomos Williams break from the line out set up Olly Robinson for a well taken try. Ellis Jenkins then read the play fantastically and intercepted a crucial ball to set up Williams, who had his work cut out for him and only went over due to some wonderful footwork which sent Rudi Wulf the wrong way, leaving Williams with a simple dive over comfortably in the corner. This gave Cardiff the lead and control over the game. The impressive boot of Lionel Beauxis gave Lyon the lead before half-time, with the Blues going into the break 16-14 down. Up stepped Gareth Anscombe, who kicked Cardiff back into the lead with two well taken penalties.

Anscombe then produced a true moment of genius as he glided through the Lyon defence, surprisingly untouched

Finishing his wonderful solo effort with a dummy pass that bamboozled the final two defenders in order for him to calmly dot down and extend

Cardiff ’s lead. Lyon struck back with a well worked try, before Anscombe ended the game with a straightforward penalty, in order to snatch the losing bonus point away from Lyon. On the day, Gareth Anscombe took the Man of the Match performance for streaks of brilliance, and his solo try will go down as one of the best.

After such an impressive victory, many were excited to finally see Champions Cup rugby return to Cardiff Arms Park

However, within the first four minutes, this excitement was lost. Glasgow Warriors came to Cardiff and began the game with a bang, scoring two wonderful tries in under four minutes. The key to this attack was young Scotland fly-half, Adam Hastings. Hastings made quick work of the Cardiff defence and played as if he had all the time in the world. Huw Jones also gave us, and Gregor Townsend, a timely reminder of why he is one of the most feared centres in the world with streaks of subtle brilliance throughout this contest. Glasgow had to wait 21 minutes for their next points as Cardiff re-gathered themselves. After the halfway break, Glasgow, again, didn’t take their time to get on the scoreboard with D.T.H van der Merwe reminding us why he is Glasgow’s all-time try scorer with a dangerous turn of pace in order to send Ali Price across the line. An incredibly fast thinking kick from Jarrod Evans was picked up by Aled Summerhill for Cardiff ’s first points of the game. Hastings, again, started a brave move from deep inside his own 22 which van der Merwe took up field to put Cardiff on the back foot. Hastings’ quickly put boot to ball whilst under pressure in order for Matt Fagerson to offload to Jonny Gray, who galloped over the line to earn the bonus point for the Warriors and effectively end any chance of a comeback for the Blues. Summerhill then crossed again to get the Blues a second, and consolatory try to end the game 12-29. If Anscombe had been the villain in the eyes of home fans in Lyon, then Hastings was certainly the villain in the Welsh capital. Hastings’ performance tore the Blues to shreds and showed them the level that they will have to reach if they want to compete in this competition. Glasgow were outstanding, but up next for Cardiff are the mighty Saracens, on the road. The two-time

CARDIFF BLUES: The team warm up ahead of their clash against Glasgow Warriors (Credit: Sion Ford)

European champions are always a difficult away day. Saracens are also in fine form this season, unbeaten in eight games across all competitions, and they, once again, look like an unstoppable force. After forcing a 13-3 victory away to Glasgow, they responded by cruising to a 29-10 defeat of Lyon. Saracens didn’t even look at their best against Lyon and still made short work of them. They are undoubtedly the team to beat; potentially in the competition, but definitely in this group. Glasgow slowed them, but ultimately were overpowered by their speed and physicality.

Judging by their first two outings in this year’s competition, Cardiff look light years away from even challenging Saracens The current Premiership Champions possess a highly in form Maro Itoje, who, at the weekend, was relentless in ripping the ball from Lyon hands. They also have a plethora of deadly wingers, including Sean Maitland and who are currently scoring tries as if it’s going out of fashion. Every player appears to be in form and their clinical approach is as effective as ever. Saracens will be waiting eagerly for the Blues to visit, and John Mulvihill’s men need to take a realistic approach in this game. Moments of brilliance like Anscombe, Williams and Evans have produced over the last two weekends are truly unstoppable, regardless of

the opposition. However, if Anscombe and his teammates can produce something slightly better than they did against Lyon, then they could cause Saracens some problems.

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Two uncapped players named in Gatland’s autumn squad

The Bluebirds have landed by Reece Chambers

hat a difference one game can make. Six goals and 90 minutes later, the Bluebirds finally had their first win in the Premier League this season after nine matches. Neil Warnock’s men faced Fulham last Saturday in what was billed as a ‘six-pointer’, even this early in the season. The fact that it was deemed such an important game this early in the season probably says a lot about both sides’ current form in the league. It has been made quite clear that Cardiff have struggled this season, with a serious lack of goals seemingly curbing their chances of winning games. However, quite the opposite problem could be said for Slavisa Jokanovic’s Fulham. The Cottagers had conceded a league-high of 21 goals in their opening nine games of the season whiilst Aleksandar Mitrovic impresses at the other end of the pitch. And, whilst the likes of Bobby Reid and Callum Paterson hadn’t fully showcased their abilities in the league before Saturday, there was a strong feeling going into the game that this was their chance; not only to prove themselves to manager Neil Warnock, but also to their countless critics. True, it would be easy to sit here and label Cardiff ’s four goals against Fulham as a defensive calamity that saw Tim Ream produce one of the worst Premier League performances of all time. However, that would be totally ignoring any positives that Warnock’s men can take from the 4-2 win. Scoring four goals against any side in the Premier League is impressive and there should be full appraisal of Cardiff ’s performance. As a team in the lower echelons of the world’s most lucrative domestic footballing league, you might well expect Warnock’s men to be cautious and lack ambition. No chance. The Bluebirds, led by Warnock and his trusty backroom staff, not only showed the grit and determination that every relegationthreatened team needs to show, but they also showed a level of ruthlessness and ambition that they have struggled with thus far. Bobby Reid, Callum Paterson and Josh Murphy led the line for the Bluebirds against a disorganised Fulham back line and took full advantage of defensive mishaps. Murphy, a lover of hugging the left touchline, stretched the Fulham defence and ensured that Reid and Paterson were allowed channels to run into. His pace and power from the left wing caused Calum Chambers nightmares, leading to Cardiff ’s first goal in the 15th minute which set Warnock’s men on their way. It was the first time the front three of Murphy, Paterson and Reid had started this season but – from what unfolded on Saturday – there is no reason why Warnock would start a different front three in their next league game. All three showed just why Warnock believes his side can stay in the league this season.

Luke Morgan and Jonah Holmes receive first national call-ups by Reece Chambers

arren Gatland has named two uncapped players for Wales’ autmun international series. Osprey winger Luke Morgan and Leicester Tigers’ Jonah Holmes have joined up with the 37-man Wales squad which includes the likes of AlunWyn Jones, Dan Lydiate and Dan Biggar. The Under Armour International series is the first time Wales will play under Gatland since Sam Warburton - one of the country’s most decorated captains - announced his retirement earlier this year. The Welsh side includes a whole host of experienced names but also plenty of fresh faces as the national side continue their transition before Gatland steps down after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Cardiff Blues players included in the squad consist of Gareth Anscombe, Tomos Williams, Dillon Lewis and Ellis Jenkins. Warren Gatland’s squad consists of an array of experienced players amongst the ranks with eight British and Irish Lions in the squad. Notable absentees include Hallam Amos, Josh Navidi, Scott Williams and Taulupe Faletau who all miss out on a place in the national side through injury. Despite their absence, the squad still includes a whole host of talent with the likes of George North (76 caps), Leigh Halfpenny (78 caps) and Alun Wyn Jones (117 caps) providing a wealth of experience in the Welsh set-up. The expertise and knowledge that the likes of Wyn-Jones will be able to pass onto the younger and inexperienced

members of the squad will be key to success this autumn, and beyond, for Wales.

The Welsh coaching staff will be looking to integrate the blend of experience and youth in the side Wales start their autumn international series against Scotland on Saturday at the Principality Stadium before games against Australia, Tonga and South Africa. In what will be an autumn series with a variety of tests for Gatland’s side, he

believes that it will put them in good shape ahead of the World Cup next year. “This autumn is the start of a 12-month countdown to the Rugby World Cup and it is a huge opportunity for the players,” said Wales Head Coach Warren Gatland. “The players who performed and represented Wales so well in the summer deserve the opportunity again and we are really pleased with the depth we have built across the squad.” As well as Gatland’s excitement at the strength in the depth in the squad, he will also be relying on his tried and trust experienced players to put key performances in. “We have added in a lot of experience with eight British & Irish Lions coming into the squad so there is a lot of competition for places.”

20 uncapped players for Wales women Autumn internationals

We spoke to Liliana Popadec about the upcoming Autumn internationals by Rosie Foley

arlier this month, Wales women announced their senior squad for their Autumn internationals, which included 20 uncapped players.The set up for this is so that these players will reach their prime for the next Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2021. The selection for the Wales squad has been wholly focused from the regional programme, which had more organisation to it this year, with the four sides playing from September to October. Head coach Rowland Phillips said that ‘the regional programme has been very successful with regards to improving standards in the women’s game, and it’s delivered what we hoped it would. It’s enabled us to discover new players and its highlighted our strength and depth.’ Cardiff University student Liliana Podpadec has been through the regional and national system for Wales, and we asked for her thoughts on the development. Liliana began in the regional system, playing for the Dragon’s U18’s in the summer Seven’s series when she was 16. She then stayed with Dragons for two and a half years before moving to Blues this year. When she first started playing, Liliana said that the training was more challenging, and it advanced her as a player. “The training was more intense; my rugby had come on more than it had been when I played at club level. Playing with a different group of girls was enjoyable and it gave me a different outlook on rugby.”

Since Liliana started playing regional rugby, it has developed significantly, so that it can link into the national set up. “This year has been the biggest change in the regional set up, we had an intense 10 weeks with our regions which fed into the autumn internationals.” With 20 uncapped players being named in the squad, Liliana thinks that the regional set up has allowed the youth of Wales to excel, and with having the experienced players alongside it helps shape the younger players.

The regional set up has allowed the players to develop into what the national squad want of them “It allows everyone to have an insight to senior rugby, which some of the 18-year-olds might not have had. It is a big step up. You’re playing alongside a lot of the national team within your region and against them is a good transition when bringing the young squad into training, as you have experienced players alongside them, helping coach them too.” With the World Cup in three years, Liliana thinks that Welsh rugby is doing everything right. “Women’s national rugby is going

in the right direction if regional still carries on as it is, the development of the game will allow them to have a big pool to choose from.” Wales have the Autumn internationals to show that they have come on leaps and bounds. With the average age of the Wales team being 22, the team is very young and will be challenged by Phillips and his coaches. Phillips knows that ‘the Springboks have really pushed on their rugby programme, and they’ll be a big and physical challenge to kick-start our autumn series’. When it comes to Hong Kong, Wales are familiar with them as they played them at the World Cup last year. Phillips knows

in their side, so that encounter might warrant a different selection approach to the others. However, Phillips suggested that Canada could be their toughest game of the autumn series. He believes that how Wales play in that match ‘will give us clarity on how we move forward’. Wales Women’s Autumn Fixtures – Saturday 10th November Wales v South Africa (11:30) Friday 16th November Wales v Hong Kong (19:00) Saturday 24th November Wales v Canada (11:30)

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et-pieces prove to be Cardiff’s undoing in a close affair against Chichester. Cardiff were defiant in the early stages of the match with the defence in particular holding firm to deny Chichester on numerous occasions. The away side, without really looking threatening had the balance of the play in the first 15 minutes but Cardiff remained well in the match and asked questions of the Chichester defenders. Striker Katie Davies provided Cardiff’s first shot on target from the edge of the box, but her effort was comfortably met by the Chichester keeper and the score remained goalless. 20 minutes had passed, and this was when the deadlock was broken. Unfortunately for Cardiff, it wasn’t in their favour and Chichester would take the lead in frustrating fashion. A free-kick deep inside Cardiff’s half sailed across the face of the goal and it was headed home by an unmarked Chichester player. Nothing goalkeeper Emily Haywood could do, and Cardiff faced an uphill battle to get back into the game. The home side pressed in search of an equaliser and almost found one through Katie Davies. Some instinctive reactions from the Chichester keeper denied Davies as she came rushing out of her goal to block a goal-bound effort.

That would be the last meaningful chance Cardiff would be able to mus -ter together and the two teams heaed into break with Chichester one goal to the good. Chichester came out the much better team after the interval and doubled their advantage scoring quickly from a corner. The goal was rather fortuitous with a clear rebound coming off Mollie Craig which diverted the ball past Haywood in net. Katie Davies did restore hope for Cardiff as she brought a goal back with a great bit of ingenuity. She latched onto a cross from the wing, turned the defender and perfectly lobbed the Chichester goalkeeper. Despite a late surge for a second goal and having the majority of possession in Chichester’s half, Cardiff failed to create any clear-cut goalscoring opportunities in the final moments of the game. Cardiff 1s will be hoping to secure their first win of the season next week when they make the short journey to Cyncoed to take on Cardiff Met 1sts.

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n Wednesday, Cardiff University Golf Club played their third match of the season against Swansea’s 2s at their home of Radyr Golf Club. Having lost their match away to UWE last week, the side was determined to get back to winning ways. In rather unfavourbale circumstances, Social Secretary Lewis Mainwaring stepped in for the absent captain Sam Jones. Despite the change in leadership, Lewis fulfilled the captains duties and engineered the team to a very impressive victory. Once again, the familiar face of Welsh International Bethan Morris led out the team and delivered another resounding 4&3 victory to maintain her unbeaten start to the season. Former ex-captain and Morris’ current playing partner Georges Neill showed his experience as he cruised to a resounding 10&8 win. The second pairing of Dan King and Amy Boote continued the winning trend bringing home points with respective 7&6 and 9&8 victories. Like Morris, Boote’s win also extended her unbeaten record to 2-0 for the season. Stand in captain Mainwaring led by example and delivered Cardiff ’s final point.

An emphatic 9&8 win fittingly rounded off Cardiff ’s far superior golf. Swansea showed good heart to continue battling on and they posted their only point in the final match of the day. The travelling Swansea players avoided a Cardiff clean sweep but overall it was never a contest between these two golf clubs. Second Year Iestyn Harries put in a brave display only to be unfortunately beaten by an impressive 20-foot putt on the final hole. Next up for Cardiff is another home tie where they will host the University of Bath. The visitors head into next weeks fixture with a lot of confidence having yet to lose so far this season. A win for Cardiff will really bolster their chances of promotion and that will definitely be the focus given the good start Cardiff have made.

here’s little rest-bite in the life of a university athlete and Carlson is very open about how demanding the process really is. “We finish at the end of September and we have around five weeks off. We have fitness testing coming up in the next 10 days and then pretty much full on winter nets until March and then we’re back in with the pre-season stuff. “It is full on, but I think that’s what you sign up for and I really enjoy it.” It goes without saying that with the way Kiran Carlson is currently going, his future is looking extremely bright. Two very good seasons, but he is conscious on developing

his game and doesn’t want to get too drawn in with setting any goals for the new season just yet. “I think at this stage it is, without chatting to the coaches, more about trying to improve my game as much as I can throughout this winter period. “As February and March roll around, I will actually set out some numerical targets and stuff that I want to hit because this gives me something to aim for. “But for now, I will be looking at technical stuff and not worrying too much about next season and just improve my game with every week of winter nets.” Balancing sport and studies will undoubtedly be a difficult obstacle to overcome for all of the elite athletes at Cardiff University. This is a position Kiran Carlson finds

himself in but he makes it clear how he finds a manageable balance between the two. “It is quite tough just simply because the cricket season is slap bang in the middle of exam season. “I think that as long as you work with the team you’re playing for and the university then they do work hand-in-hand quite well.

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“Equally letting Glamorgan know if I have to miss a training session because of revision. “It’s about giving and taking hereand-there and just making sure you get enough university work done so you can get a good mark, but then keep your cricket topped up enough so that when the exam season is finished, you can go straight back into the first team and do well without having that two/three week buffer period where you’re trying to find form again.” Kiran Carlson will soon be returning to Glamorgan hoping to take full advantage of the winter period. It’s a crucial aspect for any cricket side and players want to take momentum into the new season. Kiran will be hoping to do just that as he prepares for another big year in his cricketing career.

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Carlson wins Young Player of the Year Award for Glamorgan CC

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ardiff University student and county cricketer Kiran Carlson expressed his delight over winning Glamorgan’s Young Player of the Year saying it’s a “massive honour.” The 20-year old has already impressed during his time at Glamorgan becoming the clubs youngest ever centurion last season, now he adds to his collection of achievements and is pleased that “after a long and gruelling campaign, it was a nice reward to top off the season.” In an exclusive interview with Gair Rhydd, Kiran Carlson talks about County Cricket and finding the balance between university and sport. The young Welshman remains humble in his pursuit for success in professional cricket. “Definitely in terms of awards it is nice, but playing for awards is not what I do it for. Despite Glamorgan’s struggles in both the County Championship and

the Royal London One Day Cup, Carlson continued his development. But he is focused on taking his game to the next level.

It’s more for team performance, and how I do gameto-game. It’s nice to finish with the award, but it’s more about the season and how that goes “Obviously it wasn’t ideal for me with the red ball stuff in the longer format in the County Championship. “I had a few good performances scattered around, but I wasn’t as consistent as I would have liked to be. Looking forward, I am going to

strive to be more consistent. “If can have the same couple of good scores I have had in the past couple of years, then be able to mix that in with some more good performances, my season will take an upward curve,” said Carlson. Carlson performed to a very high standard in the shorter format of the game, but struggled for consistency in the County Championship. However, he did score an impressive 152 against Derbyshire in what was a cricketing masterclass on how to build an innings. Carlson showed his versatility during his 2017-18 season with Glamorgan, and he had some excellent performances throughout it. “That knock at The Oval that was on Sky was probably the best I have batted this year. “I think with the red ball me and Usman (Khawaja) had quite a big partnership at Swansea which was obviously nice.” Himself and Australian international Usman Khawaja put on a stun-

ning 250 run partnership. Still, even with his good outings, individual performances come secondary to the team. “I think there was a period in the T20 campaign where we won five games in-a-row which was one of the main highlights of our season. “We were all contributing and the team was clicking and that was brilliant.” Kiran had the privilege of playing with the highly talented left-handed bat of Usman Kawaja. Without a doubt it had to have been a memorable but also beneficial experience being around one of cricket’s best. “It was a bit surreal to start with because you see the bloke on TV and he has played in the Ashes. “You’ve seen him growing up but he is one of those guys who is so down to earth and you would never have guessed the type of person he was off the pitch.” Continued: Page 27

Cardiff Blues Champions Cup Round up by Jack Vavasour

hen the European Champions Cup rolls around every year we must wonder, is there really any difference than regular fixtures? Admittedly, a lot of the games are repeats of domestic Pro 14, Premiership and Top 14 matches, however, when teams enter Europe the standard of competition seems to intensify and the stakes rise ten-fold. Never has this been more evident than over the previous two weekends of rugby. The standard of rugby has been outstanding and if this is anything to go off then this year will be a seriously good year of rugby, one of the most exciting in recent times. Read: P25