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Alex Daud Briggs

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Andrea Gaini

Experienced journalist with a nose for interesting stories and the ability to produce well-researched, balanced and informative features and news stories. Passionate about magazine craft and the cycle of production …

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Hannah Penwright

I'm a Journalism, Media and English Literature student at Cardiff University, currently in my third year. I am interested in a career in the media industry, particularly in print journalism. …

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Haris Hussnain

The works and creative endeavours of Haris Hussnain

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George Gourlay

Journalism, radio, photography

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Lily Mott

I am a podcaster and multimedia content creator based in London, UK.

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Latest Articles

Cardiff University Concedes on Job Cuts as The UCU Vows To Continue Action - Gair Rhydd

Following six months of negotiations, the UCU have stated that Cardiff University have agreed to guarantee that there will be no compulsory redundancies for staff at the university in 2026. The university has also agreed to remove 187 academics from the scope of redundancies within the schools of MUSIC, MLANG, …
By Oliver Hanlon
• Gair Rhydd

Cardiff University Concedes on Job Cuts as The UCU Vows To Continue Action - Gair Rhydd

Following six months of negotiations, the UCU have stated that Cardiff University have agreed to guarantee that there will be no compulsory redundancies for staff at the university in 2026. The university has also agreed to remove 187 academics from the scope of redundancies within the schools of MUSIC, MLANG, …
By Oliver Hanlon
• Gair Rhydd

NUS President Slams Tuition Rise For Students in Wales - Gair Rhydd

By Oliver Hanlon In late November, the Senedd decided that tuition fees would rise from £9,535 to £9,790 for courses beginning on or after August 1, 2026. This will see students at Welsh universities facing increasingly higher student debt, with the third increase in tuition fees since 2024, which will …
By Oliver Hanlon
• Gair Rhydd

Cardiff University Students Vote "No" to NUS Affiliation - Gair Rhydd

By Oliver Hanlon In what was supposed to be a routine vote, members present at Cardiff University’s Student Union’s annual general meeting delivered a shock result, choosing not to renew the union’s affiliation with the NUS. Sabbatical officer Joshua Tandy’s argument that “we need to be in the union to …
By Oliver Hanlon
• Gair Rhydd

Students' Union Finances, All is Well - Gair Rhydd

By Oliver Hanlon In a speech to the AGM, Cardiff Student’s Union CEO Daniel Palmer delivered news that the Union’s finances were in improved shape, citing increased income and less debt as the contributing towards this. Income showed decent improvement from 2024 figures, having risen from £12,908,971 to £14,039,688. This …
By Oliver Hanlon
• Gair Rhydd

Lindsay Whittle on his Recent By-Election Win, Reform UK, and Wales' Oldest Cat - Gair Rhydd

Image credits: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament Q: You’ve been in the local politics of Caerphilly for some time. Why did you start, and why have you continued? Was there a time in your life when you became invested in politics, or is it just in your nature? A: I …
By Oliver Hanlon
• Gair Rhydd

US shoots down Chinese surveillance balloon, threatening further diplomatic tensions.

Floating over North America, a mysterious white balloon following the wind from the Pacific raised suspicions – and more than a few eyebrows – before it was shot down by the US military on the 4th of February. The decision to shoot the object down had been approved by President …
By George Gourlay
• Gair Rhydd

Nadhim Zahawi sacked over tax affairs- February 6th

Nadhim Zahawi was sacked by Rishi Sunak on Sunday (29th January) following revelations about his tax affairs not having been up to date when he became Chancellor following Sunak’s resignation from the position last July. Rishi Sunak commissioned a report by his new ethics advisor (Sir Laurie Magnus) following growing …
By Katherine Seymour
• Gair Rhydd