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| Motto: | Gwirionedd Undod A Chytgord (Truth Unity and Harmony) |
| Established: | 1883 as the University College of South Wales & Monmouthshire. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group The date of establishment or date of founding of an Institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common 2004 as Cardiff University |
| Type: | Public |
| Chancellor: | Neil Kinnock |
| President: | Neil Kinnock |
| Vice-Chancellor: | Dr David Grant |
| Staff: | 5,230 |
| Students: | 30,930[1] |
| Undergraduates: | 21,800[1] |
| Postgraduates: | 7,840[1] |
| Other students: | 1,290 FE[1] |
| Location: | Cardiff, Wales, UK |
| Campus: | Urban |
| Affiliations: | Russell Group EUA University of Wales |
| Website: | http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/ |
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Cardiff University (Welsh: Prifysgol Caerdydd) is a leading university located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " A public university is a University that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government as opposed to private universities. A Chancellor is the head of a University. Other titles are sometimes used such as President or Rector. Neil Gordon Kinnock Baron Kinnock PC (born 28 March 1942 is a British Politician. University president is the title of the highest ranking officer within a University, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as Neil Gordon Kinnock Baron Kinnock PC (born 28 March 1942 is a British Politician. A Vice-Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a University in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, David Grant CBE, FREng, FIEE is the Vice Chancellor of Cardiff University in Wales. Employment is a Contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation Verb "studēre" In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. See also Postgraduate Training in Education Postgraduate education (synonymous in North America with graduate education, and sometimes described Further education (often abbreviated "FE" is Post-secondary Education (in addition to that received at Secondary school) that is distinct from Cardiff ( 'kɑːdɪf) is the Capital and the largest city and county in Wales. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located The Russell Group is a collaboration of twenty UK universities that receive two-thirds of universities' research grant and contract funding in the United Kingdom See also EURODOC ESIB ENQA EAIE The University of Wales ( Prifysgol Cymru in Welsh) is a confederal University founded in 1893. A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages Welsh ( cy Cymraeg or cy y Gymraeg, kəmˈrɑːɨɡ and {{IPA|[ə ɡəmˈrɑːɨɡ]}}, is a member of the Brythonic branch of Celtic A university is an institution of Higher education and Research, which grants Academic degrees in a variety of subjects Cathays Park is a Civic centre area in central Cardiff, the Capital city of Wales, consisting of a number of early 20th century buildings Cardiff ( 'kɑːdɪf) is the Capital and the largest city and county in Wales. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located It received its Royal charter in 1883 and is a member of the Russell Group of Universities. The Russell Group is a collaboration of twenty UK universities that receive two-thirds of universities' research grant and contract funding in the United Kingdom It has an annual turnover of £315 million. [2] The university was shortlisted for the Sunday Times University of the Year award in 2003. The Sunday Times University of the Year is an annual award given to a British university or other Higher education institution by The Sunday Times Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Before August 2004, the university was officially known as University of Wales, Cardiff (Welsh: Prifysgol Cymru, Caerdydd), although it used the name Cardiff University publicly. Welsh ( cy Cymraeg or cy y Gymraeg, kəmˈrɑːɨɡ and {{IPA|[ə ɡəmˈrɑːɨɡ]}}, is a member of the Brythonic branch of Celtic The student population is diverse with 17% of students from outside of the United Kingdom and 85% of students from state schools. State school is an expression used in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom to distinguish schools provided by the government from privately
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History
The Aberdare Report of 1881 recommended the foundation of university colleges in North Wales and South Wales to complement the already established University College, Wales (now the University of Wales, Aberystwyth) in Aberystwyth. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common North Wales (Gogledd Cymru is the northernmost unofficial region of Wales, bordered to the south by Mid Wales and to the east by England. South Wales (De Cymru is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south and Mid Wales and West Wales Aberystwyth University (Prifysgol Aberystwyth sometimes called "Aber" or "the College by the Sea" is a university located in Aberystwyth, Wales Aberystwyth (Mouth of the River Ystwyth ˌæbəˈrɪstwɪθ Dialect: abɛrˈəstɔʏθ is a historic Market town, administrative centre and holiday resort within Following a public appeal that raised £37,000, the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire opened on October 24, 1883 and was incorporated by Royal Charter the following year. Events 69 - Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces under Antonius Primus the commander of the Danube armies loyal to Vespasian, defeat Year 1883 ( MDCCCLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common A Royal Charter is a Charter granted by the Sovereign on the advice of the Privy council to legitimize an incorporated body such as a city company The only college in Wales with its own degree awarding powers at this time was St David's University College. University of Wales Lampeter (Prifysgol Cymru Llanbedr Pont Steffan is a University As such, Cardiff entered students for the examinations of the University of London until, in 1893, it became one of the founding institutions of the University of Wales and began awarding their degrees. The University of London is a university based primarily in London, England, UK. Year 1893 ( MDCCCXCIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The University of Wales ( Prifysgol Cymru in Welsh) is a confederal University founded in 1893.
In 1885, Aberdare Hall opened as the first hall of residence, allowing women access to the university. Year 1885 ( MDCCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Aberdare Hall (Neuadd Aberdar is one of the halls of residence serving students at Cardiff University, Wales. This moved to its current site in 1895, but remains a single-sex hall. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year 1904 saw the appointment of the first female professor in the UK, Millicent McKenzie. Year 1904 ( MCMIV) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting on The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies
Main Building
Architect John Caroe sought to combine the charm and elegance of his former college (Trinity College, Cambridge) with the picturesque balance of many of the Oxford University colleges. Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England. The University of Oxford (informally "Oxford University" or simply "Oxford" located in the city of Oxford, Oxfordshire, England is the Building work commenced in 1905 and was completed in many stages, the first in 1909. Money ran short for this project, however, and although the side-wings were completed in the 1960s the planned Great Hall has never been built. The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 Prior to then, from its founding in 1883, the University was based in the Old Infirmary on Newport Road, Cardiff which is now part of the University’s Queen’s Buildings.
In 1931, the School of Medicine, which had been founded as part of the College in 1893 when the Departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology were founded, was split off to form the University of Wales College of Medicine. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The University of Wales College of Medicine was a medical school based in the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, that formed a part of the University of Wales. In 1972, the College was renamed University College, Cardiff. Year 1972 ( MCMLXXII) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
In 1988, financial problems caused University College, Cardiff and the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology to merge, forming the University of Wales College, Cardiff. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Cardiff University (Prifysgol Caerdydd is a leading University located in the Cathays Park area of Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom Following changes to the constitution of the University of Wales in 1996, this became the University of Wales, Cardiff. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar)
In the early 1990s, the university's computer systems served as the home for The Internet Movie Database. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 [1] In 1997, the College was granted full independent degree awarding-powers by the Privy Council (though, as a member of the University of Wales it could not begin using them) and in 1999 the public name of the university was changed to Cardiff University. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Some considered this part of an effort at Cardiff to set itself apart from the other colleges of the University of Wales, none of which are members of the Russell Group. The Russell Group is a collaboration of twenty UK universities that receive two-thirds of universities' research grant and contract funding in the United Kingdom
On 1 August 2004 the University of Wales, Cardiff merged with the University of Wales College of Medicine. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The University of Wales College of Medicine was a medical school based in the University Hospital of Wales Cardiff, that formed a part of the University of Wales. The merged institution separated from the collegiate University of Wales and officially took the name Cardiff University. The University of Wales ( Prifysgol Cymru in Welsh) is a confederal University founded in 1893.
Cardiff today
In 2002, ideas were floated to re-merge Cardiff with the University of Wales College of Medicine following the publication of the Welsh Assembly Government's review of higher education in Wales. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The National Assembly for Wales (Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru is a devolved assembly with power to make legislation in Wales. This merger became effective on August 1, 2004, on which date Cardiff University ceased to be a constituent institution of the University of Wales and became an independent "link institution" affiliated to the federal University. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The process of the merger was completed on December 1, 2004 when the Act of Parliament transferring UWCM's assets to Cardiff University received Royal Assent. Events 800 - Charlemagne judges the accusations against Pope Leo III in the Vatican "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " An Act of Parliament is a Law enacted as Primary legislation by a national or sub-national Parliament. On December 17 it was announced that the Privy Council had given approval to the new Supplemental Charter and had granted university status to Cardiff, legally changing the name of the institution to Cardiff University. Events 546 - Gothic War (535–554: The Ostrogoths of King Totila Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council is a body of advisors to the British Sovereign. Cardiff awarded University of Wales degrees to students admitted before 2005, but these have been replaced by Cardiff degrees. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Medicine, dentistry and other health-related areas began to admit students for Cardiff degrees in 2006. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
In 2004, Cardiff University and the University of Wales, Swansea entered a partnership to provide a four-year graduate-entry medical degree. Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe is a University located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. An annual intake of around 70 post-graduate students undertake an accelerated version of the Cardiff course at the University of Wales, Swansea for the first two years before joining undergraduate students at Cardiff for the final two years. All medicine/surgery graduates are awarded the degrees MB BCh.
In 2005, The Wales College of Medicine, which is part of the University, launched the North Wales Clinical School in Wrexham in collaboration with the North East Wales Institute of Higher Education in Wrexham and the University of Wales, Bangor and with the National Health Service in Wales. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Wrexham (Wrecsam is a town and principal area in Wales. It is the largest town in North Wales and lies to the east of the region Bangor University (Prifysgol Bangor is a university based in the city of Bangor in the county of Gwynedd in north Wales. The National Health Service is the name commonly used to refer to the four Publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom collectively or individually (although This has been funded with £12. 5 Million from the Welsh Assembly and will lead to the tripling of the number of trainee doctors in clinical training in Wales over a four year period. The National Assembly for Wales (Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru is a devolved assembly with power to make legislation in Wales.
The university has a rivalry with nearby Swansea University, against whom every year they have a varsity match termed the Welsh Varsity. Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe is a University located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. A varsity match is a sporting fixture between two University rivals Every year the Welsh varsity match happens between Cardiff University and Swansea University.
Reputation
Cardiff University has a long standing tradition of providing the best education in Wales, as shown in its five year standing as the best centre of excellence in Wales in the Sunday Times League Tables. Cardiff is also the only university in Wales to be a member of the Russell Group of Research Intensive Universities. The Russell Group is a collaboration of twenty UK universities that receive two-thirds of universities' research grant and contract funding in the United Kingdom Cardiff (along with Swansea University) is the only university in Wales to have a department (town and county planning) rated as a 'Gold Standard' (One that achieved 5* rating in both the RAE in 2001 and 1996). Swansea University (Prifysgol Abertawe is a University located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
Academic ranking of the world's universities
- 2008 - Moved into the top 100 globally at position 99
- 2007 - placed 100-150 globally and 8-25 in Europe
- 2006 - placed 151-200 globally and 57-78 in Europe
- 2005 - placed 153-202 globally and 60-79 in Europe
- 2004 - placed 153-201 globally and 60-79 in Europe
- 2003 - placed 201-250 globally and 77-99 in Europe
The Good University Guide 2009
- Ranked 37th overall out of 113 universities in the institution-wide league table
- Ranked 17th out of 109 universities for business studies
The Guardian University Guide 2009
- Ranked 33th overall out of 149 universities in the institution-wide league table
- Ranked 38th out of 140 universities for business and management studies
The Sunday Times University Guide 2009
- Ranked 28th out of 123 universities overall in the institution-wide league table
Schools and colleges
The 28 academic schools and four graduate schools are grouped into two colleges, with each college having a provost: the Wales College of Medicine, Biology, Life and Health Sciences and the College of Humanities and Sciences. Provost is the title of a senior Academic administrator at many institutions of Higher education in the United States and Canada, the equivalent The academic schools are:
College of Humanities and Sciences
Wales College of Medicine, Biology, Life and Health Sciences
Research and graduate schoolsResearch centres
FacilitiesThere are sporting facilities and sports teams in the BUCS university league, including men's and women's hockey. The Cardiff University Students' Union building is over the main railway going north from Cardiff to the Valleys, next door to Cathays railway station. Cardiff University Students' Union ( Undeb Myfyrwyr Prifysgol Caerdydd in Welsh) is the Students' union for Cardiff University and the largest In Geology, a valley (also called a vale, dale, glen or strath and near or in Appalachia, a draw) is Cathays railway station is a railway station lying on the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda lines in the Cathays district of Cardiff, Wales It has shops, a nightclub and the studios of Xpress Radio (which is piped throughout the union) and Gair Rhydd (Welsh: 'Free Word'), the student newspaper. Xpress Radio is a Student radio station based at Cardiff University. Gair Rhydd ( Welsh for "free word" is the official Student newspaper of Cardiff University. Welsh ( cy Cymraeg or cy y Gymraeg, kəmˈrɑːɨɡ and {{IPA|[ə ɡəmˈrɑːɨɡ]}}, is a member of the Brythonic branch of Celtic Notable alumni/current staff
Graduation Ceremony at St David's Hall
Alumni of Cardiff University (and its predecessor) include:
See alsoReferences
PartnershipsCardiff University is a member of the Consortium of Academic Stewards for The Scholar Ship. '''The Scholar Ship''' was a recognized academic program aboard a transformed passenger ship hosting both undergraduate and postgraduate students on semester-long voyages around the world External links
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