Geography and Planning PhD

Cardiff University

The best aspect is the student union, good places to sit and socialise but also a good place to work. However I do find sometimes it’s lacking in available electronics such as computer rooms and available plugs in libraries.

Really great student life and student union. Facilities are great; however, some lecture theatres could do with more plug sockets.

Best - Student life is phenomenal, along with the location and proximity to the city centre! The facilities are also really good including the libraries and centre for student life (CSL) which provides great spaces for studying individually or part of groups. The CSL also provides great student support with the likes of career advisers and event where you can meet potential fututre employers at meet and greets with some major companies. The students union is just fantastic! It includes a pub with a great atmosphere, food and drink, so many other places to eat around the building including bagels and fresh falafels, as well as a shop to get all the grocery essentials and even a Tech store. The union is also home to YOLO, the nightclub on Wednesdays which is just amazing and great opportunity to meet new people and have a great night. Improvements - the student area of Cardiff (Cathays) is fairly interesting. not particularly related to Cardiff university but university in general is the significant burden of a student loan and the financial support available and the stresses that come associated to it. Living as a student can be extremely challenging at times!

The study spaces are numerous meaning you can pick one that caters to you. They have clear signage about volume levels in study areas, keeping the quiet areas quiet and also allowing for areas where group work can take place. Lots of food and drink options around also. Potentially there could be more independent study locations on campus so that on a busy day you can still get a space.

Best aspect is the amount of societies, the student union facilities, and the free period products Improvement would be better consent education and improving communication with students about courses and what might be defunded

I think there need to be many more toilet facilities with well stocked period products. The canteen/food venues have prices that are far too high. Apart from these comments I absolutely love my university and the experience I’ve had there so far.