Cardiff University Alumni

29/05/2026

📢 A message from the Alumni Tourist Board: Visit Cathays. It’s just as you remember…the seagulls are still in charge.

The Big Reunion Weekend 17-19 July 2026. Book now – link in comments.

29/05/2026

📢Neges gan Fwrdd Twristiaeth y Cyn-fyfyrwyr: Croeso i Cathays. Mae'n union fel rydych chi'n ei gofio…y gwylanod sy'n dal i redeg y sioe.

Penwythnos yr Aduniad Mawr 17-19 Gorffennaf 2026. Cadwch le nawr – Dolen yn y sylwadau.

18/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came to our alumni networking drinks in London on Thursday night. It was fantastic to welcome lots of new faces and see Cardiff connections sparking! Next event in November! Get invites for future events direct to your inbox https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/alumni/stay-connected/sign-up-to-alumni-news

18/05/2026

Diolch i bawb a ddaeth i’n digwyddiad rhwydweithio dros ddiod i gyn-fyfyrwyr yn Llundain nos Iau. Gwych oedd cael croesawu nifer o wynebau newydd a gweld cysylltiadau Caerdydd newydd yn cael eu creu! Bydd y digwyddiad nesaf ym mis Tachwedd! Cewch wahoddiadau i ddigwyddiadau yn y dyfodol yn syth i’ch mewnflwch https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/cy/alumni/stay-connected/sign-up-to-alumni-news

15/05/2026

Movers & Shakers: Election Special (Senedd Cymru | Welsh Parliament)

Check out this Movers & Shakers Election Special (expand for the full list!) – our round‑up celebrating Cardiff University alumni who are stepping into one of the biggest moves of all: elected office in Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament).

Following the 2026 Senedd election, a new cohort of Members of the Senedd (MS) has been elected, so this month we’re shining a spotlight on alumni shaping the future of Wales.

Rhun ap Iorwerth (BA 1993) MS Bangor Conwy Môn and First Minister of Wales.

Zaynub Akbar (CertHE 2017) MS Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf.

Nicolas Carter (MScEcon 2021) MS Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf.

(Elizabeth) Nerys Evans (MScEcon 2003) MS Sir Gaerfyrddin.

Siân Gwenllian (PGDip 1979) MS Gwynedd Maldwyn.

Mike Hedges (PGCE 1988) MS Gŵyr Abertawe.

Vikki Howells (BA 1998, MA 2000) MS Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr.

Elin Jones (BSc 1987) MS Ceredigion Penfro.

Sarah Murphy (MA 2017) MS Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg.

Adam Price (BScEcon 1991) MS Sir Gaerfyrddin.

Sarah Rees (GradDip 2020) MS Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg.

Sioned Williams (PGDip 1994) MS Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd.

Joshua Kim (MTh 2021) MS Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni.

15/05/2026

Cyn-fyfyrwyr Dylanwadol: Rhifyn Arbennig yr Etholiad (Senedd Cymru)

Edrychwch ar Rifyn Arbennig yr Etholiad o Gyn-fyfyrwyr Dylanwadol (ehangwch i weld y rhestr lawn!) – ein crynodeb yn dathlu cyn-fyfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd sy'n camu i mewn i un o'r swyddi mwyaf dylanwadol: swydd etholedig yn Senedd Cymru

Yn dilyn etholiad Senedd 2026, mae carfan newydd o Aelodau’r Senedd (AS) wedi’u hethol, felly’r mis hwn rydyn ni’n taflu goleuni ar gyn-fyfyrwyr sy’n llunio dyfodol Cymru.

Rhun ap Iorwerth (BA 1993) AS Bangor Conwy Môn a Phrif Weinidog Cymru.

Zaynub Akbar (CertHE 2017) AS Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf.

Nicolas Carter (MScEcon 2021) AS Caerdydd Ffynnon Taf.

(Elizabeth) Nerys Evans (MScEcon 2003) AS Sir Gaerfyrddin.

Siân Gwenllian (PGDip 1979) AS Gwynedd Maldwyn.

Mike Hedges (PGCE 1988) AS Gŵyr Abertawe.

Vikki Howells (BA 1998, MA 2000) AS Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr.

Elin Jones (BSc 1987) AS Ceredigion Penfro.

Sarah Murphy (MA 2017) AS Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg.

Adam Price (BScEcon 1991) AS Sir Gaerfyrddin.

Sarah Rees (GradDip 2020) AS Pen-y-bont Bro Morgannwg.

Sioned Williams (PGDip 1994) AS Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd.

Joshua Kim (MTh 2021) AS Blaenau Gwent Caerffili Rhymni.

12/05/2026

Check out our Movers and Shakers (expand for the full list!) in this month’s brief round-up of just some of the latest achievements, appointments, and news of our alumni around the world 💫

Tell us about your recent promotion, award, or professional achievement and we'll aim to include it in next month’s list. Send your updates to [email protected] or let us know in the comments 👇

Elen Southgate (BSc2011) has started as a developer at Tinint.

Rachelle Menn (MSc 2019) was promoted to Senior Veterinary Relations Manager at Chewy.

Kim Mills (BSc 2019, PhD 2024) has started as a Data Analyst at the Marine Conservation Society.

Wenbing Jing (LLM 2006) has been appointed as President of Uxin Limited.

Yvonne McGrath (PhD 2001) been appointed Chief Scientific Officer at Enodia Therapeutics.

Trystan Hughes (BSc 2008) has been appointed to Exploration Manager (Greenland and Western Australia) at Dalaroo Metals.

Aditi Soni (LLB 2018) has been promoted to Principal Associate at HSA Advocates.

Helen Jones (BA 2001) has been appointed CFO at EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc.

Nabil El Bark (BA 2024) and Jessica Scott (BSc 2021) won the European Brass Band Championships as part of Flowers Band.

Danni Diston (BA 2019) is presenting a new BBC podcast 'Learn Cornish'.

Claire-Louise Woodward (MChem 2020) has been promoted to Programme Coordinator - Supply Chain Decarbonization at SE Advisory Services.

Scott Keddle (PGDip 2011) has been appointed the Head of Commercial Property at Harding Evans.

Geraint McGrath (MEng 2003) has joined FRP Corporate Finance in Cardiff as a Partner in the Corporate Finance team.

Snow Thant (BSc 2018) has joined Grant Thornton as a People Manager.

Bethany Handley’s (BA 2022) non-fiction book My Body is a Meadow was published this month.

12/05/2026

Dyma Cyn-fyfyrwyr Dylanwadol (cliciwch i weld y rhestr lawn), ein crynodeb y mis hwn o’r newyddion am ein cyn-fyfyrwyr ledled y byd, eu cyflawniadau diweddaraf a’r swyddi maen nhw wedi’u sicrhau 💫

Rhowch wybod inni am eich dyrchafiad, eich gwobr neu’ch cyflawniad proffesiynol diweddar ac fe wnawn ni ein gorau i’w gynnwys y mis nesaf. Anfonwch eich newyddion at [email protected] neu rhowch wybod i ni yn yr adran sylwadau 👇

Mae Elen Southgate (BSc 2011) wedi dechrau mewn swydd fel Datblygwr yn Tinint.

Cafodd Rachelle Menn (MSc 2019) ei dyrchafu i fod yn Uwch-reolwr Cysylltiadau Milfeddygol yn Chewy.

Mae Kim Mills (BSc 2019, PhD 2024) wedi dechrau swydd fel Dadansoddwr Data yn y Gymdeithas Cadwraeth Forol.

Mae Wenbing Jing (LLM 2006) wedi cael ei benodi’n Llywydd Uxin Limited.

Penodwyd Yvonne McGrath (PhD 2001) yn Brif Swyddog Gwyddonol yn Enodia Therapeutics.

Mae Trystan Hughes (BSc 2008) wedi cael ei benodi’n Rheolwr Archwilio (Yr Ynys Las a Gorllewin Awstralia) yn Dalaroo Metals.

Mae Aditi Soni (LLB 2018) wedi cael ei dyrchafu i fod yn Brif Gysylltydd yn HSA Advocates.

Mae Helen Jones (BA 2001) wedi cael ei phenodi’n Brif Swyddog Ariannol yn EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc.

Enillodd Nabil El Bark (BA 2024) a Jessica Scott (BSc 2021) Bencampwriaethau Bandiau Pres Ewrop fel rhan o Flowers Band.

Mae Danni Diston (BA 2019) yn cyflwyno podlediad newydd y BBC ‘Learn Cornish’.

Mae Claire-Louise Woodward (MChem 2020) wedi cael ei dyrchafu i fod yn Gydlynydd Rhaglen – Datgarboneiddio’r Gadwyn Gyflenwi yn SE Advisory Services.

Mae Scott Keddle (PGDip 2011) wedi cael ei benodi’n Bennaeth Eiddo Masnachol yn Harding Evans.

Mae Geraint McGrath (MEng 2003) wedi ymuno ag FRP Corporate Finance yng Nghaerdydd fel Partner yn y tîm Cyllid Corfforaethol.

Mae Snow Thant (BSc 2018) wedi ymuno â Grant Thornton fel Rheolwr Pobl.

Cyhoeddwyd llyfr ffeithiol Bethany Handley (BA 2022) "My Body is a Meadow" y mis hwn.

07/05/2026

A Cardiff Business School alumnus has spent more than two decades supporting student development through a placement partnership that continues to shape graduate careers and strengthen industry links.

Dale Perrett, founding director of Novo Executive Search and Selection, champions student industry placement partnership

07/05/2026

Mae cyn-fyfyriwr Ysgol Busnes Caerdydd wedi treulio dros ddwy ddegawd yn cefnogi datblygiad myfyrwyr drwy bartneriaeth lleoliadau gwaith sy'n parhau i ffurfio gyrfaoedd i raddedigion a chryfhau cysylltiadau â diwydiant.

Mae Dale Perrett, cyfarwyddwr sefydlu Novo Executive Search and Selection yn hyrwyddo partneriaeth lleoliadau i fyfyrwyr mewn diwydiant