Student’s large presence in Cardiff can benefit the Welsh capital
The influx of students into Cardiff can sometimes negatively colour the press’s portrayal of the Welsh city but many local businesses disagree.
Cathays Sainsbury’s was vandalised on 11 October 2011 on Woodville Road, the heart of a student village, shortly after the beginning of university term. Many believe students undermine Cardiff’s metropolitan city image yet students are also stimulators of its economy on which many businesses depend.
Maciej Dakowicz’s recent photographs documented Cardiff’s drinking culture, and student event Carnage, causing Cardiff’s reputation to be scrutinised. News reports suggest students are a hindrance to Cardiff’s productivity as a city. However, businesses benefit from a constant flow of student consumers and many look forward to the beginning of term and its postive affects on company performances.