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Sort:Latest reviewsIt's a long walk to get anywhere for anyone from Talybont North
There’s always loads going on at the SU, which despite not being a campus uni, gives a community feeling to it. There’s loads of pastoral support available, and the uni are very accommodating to all needs. It feels like the SU makes a real effort to listen to students and to involve them in the running of Cardiff uni. Plus it has the best Wednesday club night of any uni
Good night life, however could have more affordable sporting facilities.
It’s very relaxed but some some buildings are looking a bit sorry and sad. Very friendly and supportive staff.
The Student Union offers lots of different support and services and is also a really nice building. Different events like laser tag and Roller Discos are very fun and exciting. There are loads of great societies. The campus is close to the city centre. The ASSL has loads of different study spaces and is conveniently placed. The university also runs different events with the student champions such as as LGBTQ+ coffee mornings which are really nice spaces to meet people and socialise. Some of the buildings are a little confusing at first.
The union itself has many different aspects with great aesthetic and facilities. The university has so many different aspects to enjoy and has so many events to get involved in.
It’s not so much with the building it’s just since I commute and am a university student, it would be nice if there was a place where we could park that doesn’t cost so much money (if any) since I go in everyday.
Good study spaces and access to resources. Exam season feels rather isolating sometimes.
I really enjoy studying at Cardiff as it helps me develop and experience new things. I admire the student support available and how helpful they are.
I love Cardiff University! It’s an amazing place to call home, with the amazing SU (and student nights!) and the fantastic shopping centre just a 15 minute walk away! Christmas at Cardiff is unbeatable, the castle being lit up with all the amazing stores and winter wonderland.
it is such a great place to study due to the variety of choice for study areas (the bioscience library and ASSL being a couple of my favourites, the lecture halls are all modern and easily accessible. the social aspect of Cardiff is phenomenal, Wednesday nights in Cardiff are unmatched! These are just a couple of reasons I love studying in Cardiff
I really enjoy studying at Cardiff University. The facilities provide students with everything they need from social spaces to study spaces. There are always lots of events taking place and opportunities to get involved outside of your studies. The main thing that could be improved at the university is communication, particularly making student aware of events happening on campus and specifically when studies spaces have been booked for events. Sometimes notifications are sent in the form of emails and other is through instagram.
I especially like the library facilities, these are great places to work with everything that one could need from vending machines to the ability to rent headphones. I also really like the different zones within the libary, I believe the silent zones could be improved by making it more clear that there is 0 tolerance on talking/sounds. I think standup desks with chargers is something that should also be adopted
Decent environment, good resources for study
Cardiff University has so far been a great experience with rarely any issues. However there's been a few instances where admin has made clerical errors on my file with regards to the tuition fees payments which has led to a lot of stress and uncertainty at times. The location is great and very central which means it's close to many shops and the city center is just a 15 minute walk away from the SU but there seems to be an issue with the trash collection and it makes walking to and from classes horrible. The lecturers for computer science are incredible so far and they are always just an email away if you need help. The SU is absolutely one of the best things about Cardiff Uni. There club nights are the cheapest and they take safety very seriously which makes me feel more relaxed and able to have fun when I go out.
The worst bit is the student accomodation
It’s is a great place to study because it’s in a great location in the city.
Cardiff university itself is great for studying with many places to study and resources to facilitate learning. The libraries have a silent report system to alert staff to someone using the space inappropriately, and the more modern libraries have hot and cold water dispensers for drinks while studying. The lecturers (in Biosi) are often welcoming and understanding when students come to them with a query, even if it is simple. Cardiff universities shortfalls come with its student union which fails to support niche student activities. The students union is also frequently oversubscribed with studying individuals despite claiming to have plenty of study space.
Cardiff has a lot of good facilities to utilise and there is always something going on in the student union! it’s a lively place to be when you’re taking a break from university work.
4.5
I have enjoyed my time at Cardiff University thoroughly so far, it is a very inclusive and supportive environment to learn and live!
The lectures are passionate and provide us with excellent resources
The only bad thing was the distance from campus and the city centre