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Global city

Exploring some of the young Welsh artists in today’s Wales

Yulun Zhang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·21 March 2020
Wales is famous for its long history of visual arts, and what is the current situation of emerging Welsh artists?

Virtual Teaching: Universities making the next move

Rhiana George·
Global city
·19 March 2020
Universities have ceased face to face teaching amidst CODIV-19 outbreak. Academic communities transitioning to virtual teaching.

Block printing: raising awareness to protect the world

Ruilin Ma·
Global cityScience & environment
·19 March 2020
How are Extinction Rebellion using art and creativity to raise awareness of the global climate crisis?

Five tips to keep yourself sane during self-isolation

shannonbudden·
Global city
·19 March 2020
Does the thought of being cooped up inside fill you with dread? Here's some advice to get through it.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, what can we learn from the success of Taiwan?

Naomi Huang·
Global city
·19 March 2020
Blocked from the WHO and dangerously close to China, Taiwan has managed to control the spread. What can the UK take away from this?

Living sustainably: giving clothes a second life

rosiewu17·
Global city
·19 March 2020
The fashion industry is the second biggest polluter in the world. How to become a person living sustainably? 

Exploring the effect of coronavirus on the gender pay gap

Yifei Zhang·
Global city
·19 March 2020
The gender pay gap has existed in the UK for a long time and the outbreak of coronavirus is widening the gap.

The period campaign fighting for coronavirus medical workers

Lilian Yang·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·19 March 2020
Hospitals reluctant to receive feminine hygiene products showing women’s physical needs are still being overlooked.

What do you need to know about herd immunity?

Randall Gu·
Global city
·19 March 2020
Herd immunity is not the government's policy, and the UK will be facing a challenging situation as confirmed cases climbing up.

Project in Cardiff aims to help new mothers suffering from depression

Xin Wu·
Global city
·19 March 2020
On this year’s Mother’s Day, we give our attention not only to these great heroes around us, but also the issues they face.

Coronavirus leads film industry to a “cinematic disaster”

Pamela Li·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·19 March 2020
Due to the spread and uncertainty regarding Covid-19, several cinemas in Cardiff are closing down until further notice.

Coronavirus causes fears for Welsh and global economic growth

Rachel Nurse and Tom Budszus·
Global city
·17 March 2020
The Coronavirus could contract the UK's economy by at least 0.5%, a top economist professor has said.

Coronavirus face masks scam: A Cardiff student called the police at night

Jael_Li·
Global city
·12 March 2020
While coronavirus is spreading, some fishy companies are targeting anxious students to sell expired face masks.
Make Earth Cool Again

Global People Power hosts its first ever street demonstration

alexandermelville·
Global city
·12 March 2020
With global crises of climate leading to mass migration and international division, how will Global People Power overcome this?

How are the lives of EU citizens in Cardiff affected by Brexit?

Jitong Chen·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·12 March 2020
After Brexit three million European immigrants are trying to secure their citizenship in the UK. How challenging is it?

Cardiff Nightlife Podcast Episode 3: Alcohol free social events

James Felton, Krista Charles and Naomi Huang·
Global city
·12 March 2020
Your weekly guide to Cardiff's hopping nightlife scene and cultural events hiding in plain sight.

From apathy to action: A Muslim activist standing up against Islamophobia

Randall Gu·
Global city
·12 March 2020
Sahar Al-Faifi is running for Assembly Election 2021. If successful, she will be the first Muslim woman entering the Senedd.

Flybe collapse estimated to result in 2,000 job losses across the country

jamesmcilroy·
Global city
·12 March 2020
Almost half of all domestic flights in Britain were operated by Flybe, including a significant portion of flights at Cardiff Airport.

International Women’s Day: Welsh female photographers call for equality

Zixuan Yang·
Global city
·12 March 2020
Women photographers in Cardiff are still facing gender inequality. How do Welsh artists fight against the tide?

Review LGBT+ history: “After every storm it will be a rainbow”

Jitong Chen, Yifei Zhang and Zixuan Yang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·9 March 2020
"If we forget the past we are doomed to repeat it and we must be constantly vigil."

Eat for health: Chefs from local vegan restaurants share their recipes

Xin Wu, rosiewu17 and Yulun Zhang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·9 March 2020
Intercardiff headed to some of the best vegan restaurants in Cardiff, invite the chefs to share the secrets of their recipes.

Evolution of LGBTQ+ community in Cardiff

Anne Nielsen, Mrunal Deshpande, Niyati Chawla and Rhiana George·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·9 March 2020
Cardiff has a long history that showcases inclusivity of the LGTBQ+ community, giving a new meaning to being openly gay in the city.

What is it like running an online magazine?

Huan Zhu·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·5 March 2020
Have you ever thought of running an online magazine? The founder of Adventure She will share her experience with you.

Holly’s Pombombs: Bravery in the face of mental health Issues

Jia Liang·
Global city
·5 March 2020
"I was determined to bring back the colour and joy that her death took from our world and decided to decorate her grave."

Fairtrade: how you can help the world by buying coffee.

James Felton·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·5 March 2020
“No country is on track to achieve gender equality until 2030." Fairtrade fortnight discusses gender inequality.

Welsh people concerned about new alcohol law’s impact

rosiewu17·
Business & CultureGlobal cityPolitics & social justice
·5 March 2020
The Welsh government implemented the Minimum Unit Price Law on 2nd March. Is this an effective way to stop heavy drinking?

Should Cardiff council seek a tenant for the Norwegian Church?

Yulun Zhang·
Business & CultureGlobal cityPolitics & social justice
·5 March 2020
Welsh-Norwegian society launched a petition to stop Cardiff Council turning the Norwegian Church into private business.

Greenpeace shut down Cardiff Barclays branches to protest climate change

Yifei Zhang·
Global city
·5 March 2020
Greenpeace shut down almost 100 Barclays which is named the biggest fossil fuel funder across UK on Monday.

Stepping out of the self universe: the story of a Cardiff LGBT+ activist

Randall Gu·
Global city
·5 March 2020
As LGBT+ history month has ended, a question is still begged: Is the UK inclusive enough for LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers?

Cardiff Nightlife Podcast Episode 2: Sonic, ghosts and Instagram

Anna Hart, Patrick Pester and Rhiana George·
Global city
·27 February 2020
Your weekly guide to Cardiff's hopping nightlife scene and cultural events hiding in plain sight.

Refugee Rhythms: If Love had a Voice

Lilian Yang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·27 February 2020
Refugee Rhythms event this week saw the night of world music and dance performed for helping refugees in the city.

The dogs that are helping Cardiff students to beat stress

rosiewu17·
Global city
·27 February 2020
Students in the business school of Cardiff University welcomed a new visitor, a therapy dog, who helps students manage their stress.

Lightening up your life with proper indoor plants

Huan Zhu·
Global cityScience & environment
·27 February 2020
“Nurturing something and seeing it grow is really good for the mind.” Why not growing some plants to enjoy this wonderful peace?

Majority of affected people in flood-hit areas became homeless

Yulun Zhang·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·27 February 2020
Residents in Taffs Well, near the Cardiff have been rehousing after Storm Dennis flooding hit the village.

Cardiff students donate medical supplies to China to help with Coronavirus

Naomi Huang·
Global city
·27 February 2020
In light of the Coronavirus outbreak, many are worried about the severity in China. How are the students in Cardiff University doing to help?

Is Britain’s drinking culture a barrier for international students?

Xin Wu·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·27 February 2020
Is the "world’s biggest sausage party" proof that international students are having a hard time integrating amidst drinking culture?

Cardiff University staff take a second-round strike, with more on the horizon

Randall Gu·
Global city
·27 February 2020
Marketized higher education is reducing job benefits, while the industrial action is disrupting students' learning.

Celebrating Language in a Bilingual City

Krista Charles·
Global city
·20 February 2020
"Languages Without Borders," the theme of this year's International Mother Language Day encapsulates Cardiff's diversity of languages.

Emma review- the Growth of a “Mean” Girl

Pamela Li·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·20 February 2020
As a novel only beloved by Jane Austen herself, why the adaption of Emma is still welcomed and popular today?

Behind the mask: different cultures between the Western and Asia

Jia Liang·
Global city
·20 February 2020
It's common to wear masks in China, but during the coronavirus, people have been wearing them in the UK, does it cause problems?

“Sustainability in opera is possible,” said a Cardiff artist.

Zixuan Yang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·20 February 2020
Cardiff art community held three workshops to create sustainable props and try to bring sustainability into art area.

Cardiff Nightlife: a magic box of fun events at night

Huan Zhu, Lilian Yang and Tom Budszus·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·20 February 2020
If you like cinemas, theatres, concerts or comedy events, just tune in and find out about what's new in Cardiff's nightlife.

Eto Eto: Sustainable studio Breathing Life Into Broken Things

Rhiana George·
Global cityScience & environment
·20 February 2020
Eto Eto in Welsh means, again and again, reusing broke items to make something new and recyclable.

How to be a potential broadcaster in a foreign country?

Xin Wu, rosiewu17 and Yulun Zhang·
Global city
·17 February 2020
Are you interested in being a foreign broadcaster but have few ideas about what to do? Come and find how the intern from Radio Cardiff says.

How to make a pot of Chinese tea

Jitong Chen, Yifei Zhang and Zixuan Yang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·17 February 2020
Tea has a way of giving people time and space to slow down. In the fast-paced age, how to make a pot of tea and find our inner peace?

How to look good on your travel photos

Huan Zhu, Lilian Yang and Pamela Li·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·17 February 2020
Unsatisfied with your travel photos? Here are five professional tips to look good on your precious memories.
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How to learn a new language

Anna Hart, James Felton, Rachel Nurse and Tom Budszus·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·16 February 2020
The I Want To Ride My Bike language café is one of many ways to learn a new language in Cardiff. But there are other options.

Sports stars in Cardiff send money to Wuhan

Jitong Chen·
Global citySport & health
·13 February 2020
Snooker players competing at the Welsh Open raise thousands of pounds to help victims of the coronavirus in China.

Valentine’s Day 2020: why are people choosing to date offline?

Xin Wu and rosiewu17·
Business & CultureGlobal cityPolitics & social justice
·13 February 2020
As Valentine's Day is around the corner, speed dating becomes a popular topic among young singles.

Parasite’s success spikes sales at Chapter for International films

Anne Nielsen·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·13 February 2020
Chapter sees higher pre-sales as 'Parasite' wins awards. Will this win over the 'subtitles sceptics'?

Walkers in Wales urged to save historic paths

Pamela Li·
Global cityScience & environmentSport & health
·13 February 2020
Over 10,000 miles of historic paths are estimated to be lost forever. How can we secure the routes for next generations?

Possible relief for Cardiff’s bees, there could soon be more

Tom Budszus·
Global cityScience & environment
·13 February 2020
Varroa mite is one of the most common killers of Bees. Researchers in the US now might have found a cure against the parasite.

Cardiff Comic Con 2020: the glitz and the glam

Yulun Zhang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·13 February 2020
Cosplay, as a subculture which is not just limited to anime, becomes more popular than ever before. What is the glamour of it?

A method to the madness: The woman behind the Ianto Jones Shrine

Megan Feringa·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·13 February 2020
Eleven years after the death of a beloved character, fans flock to an impromptu shrine, thanks to a woman who never stopped hoping.

Cardiff schoolchildren are increasingly vulnerable to extremism, new study finds

Randall Gu·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·13 February 2020
With more than 250 people in Wales being flagged over concerns about extremism, what are Cardiff schools doing to address this rise?

The Six nations begins amidst Welsh passion

James Felton·
Business & CultureGlobal citySport & health
·6 February 2020
Wales won their opening match in the Six Nations. Why does the sport arouse so much passion?

Coronavirus sparks racism towards Chinese living in Britain

Lilian Yang·
Global city
·6 February 2020
“I have no idea whether wearing a mask is hygienic protection or a way to put myself in danger.”

Workers at popular nightlife venue face uncertainty and frustration

Anna Hart and Graham Lay·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·6 February 2020
10 Feet Tall, a place that former employees called their "home", faces an uncertain future as planning permission is filed by directors.
Earth is burning climate crisis

Climate Emergency: “This is the crisis of our time”

Anne Nielsen·
Global cityPolitics & social justiceScience & environment
·6 February 2020
The Welsh Government declared climate emergency, since the declaration, what is being done? and what can we do?

Repair Cafe encourages young adults to adopt self skills

Yifei Zhang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·6 February 2020
Repair cafe encourages a repairing culture amongst younger people and help recall the age old habits of restoring worn out items.

‘I’m here for the rugby but I’m a pro-European supporter’

Megan Feringa·
Global cityPolitics & social justiceSport & health
·3 February 2020
The Six Nations commencement in Cardiff brought rugby revelry to the city centre but many fans still felt the weight of Brexit. 

What else can the government do to protect the Welsh language

Jitong Chen, Yifei Zhang, Ruilin Ma, Ziyan Wang and Zixuan Yang·
Global city
·15 December 2019
According to the last statistic, 23% of the population in Cymraeg or Welsh in English. Until 1850, 90% of the...

Santa Clauses are coming to Cardiff to save more lives

Pamela Li·
Global citySport & health
·15 December 2019
The Santa and Elf Dash runners will help the charity group in protecting people from heart diseases around Wales.
Cardiff Greenpeace's flag was raised on Queen street, there is an ongoing battle between environmental enthusiasts and Burger King.

Flame-grilling the amazon: Burger King should shoulder the responsibility?

Zixuan Yang·
Global cityScience & environment
·14 December 2019
Cardiff Greenpeace's flag was raised on Queen street, there is an ongoing battle between environmental enthusiasts and Burger King.

Asylum seekers and the UK

charlietohme, Graham Lay, Jael_Li, James Felton and Megan Feringa·
Global city
·14 December 2019
Asylum seekers and refugees now comprise a major political issue for Great Britain. But who are they?

Children Poverty has been one of the most knotty problems in Wales

Xin Wu, rosiewu17 and Yulun Zhang·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·13 December 2019
Wales has the worst children poverty in the UK and the problem has been the "new normal" in many parts of the area.
The moon, seen behind a Christmas tree.

Moon landing: The moon comes to Cardiff in a fusion of art and science

shannonbudden·
Global cityScience & environment
·13 December 2019
The 'Museum of the Moon' exhibit in Wales Millenium Centre is on show until 5th January.

Architect students help to design a community garden

Huan Zhu·
Global cityScience & environment
·6 December 2019
Our leaning from textbooks may be very different from the real life experience. How can they be combined together?

UK-leading cancer charity came to Cardiff for helping people in need

Xin Wu·
Global city
·6 December 2019
Macmillan Cancer Support is working on taking care of cancer patients as well as helping others understand everyone's cancer journey.

Emergency housing causes a stir among Butetown residents

rosiewu17·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·6 December 2019
Emergency housing made from shipping containers for the homeless has sparked controversy among residents in Butetown.

Alzheimer’s Society celebrates 40th anniversary

Tom Budszus·
Global cityScience & environment
·6 December 2019
Around 100 people sang Christmas carols and rock songs together on Monday. The event by the name 'Singing for the Brain' fights dementia through the effect music has on our memory.
Debate

Order Order! Question Time! Public Husting in Riverside

Anne Nielsen·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·6 December 2019
Residents of Cardiff was given the chance to grill parliamentary candidates on key issues ahead of the general election in Riverside.

Grangetown residents: design a new garden with Cardiff University students.

Jitong Chen·
Global cityScience & environment
·6 December 2019
Tom Auton

Self-taught Cardiff musicia​​n ​Tom Auton headlines Clwb Ifor Bach

Rachel Nurse·
Global city
·6 December 2019
Cardiff Indie Rock and Blues musician Tom Auton, 20, will be headlining the top floor at the famous Clwb Ifor Bach. 

Chilean students worried about their homeland

Jael_Li·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·29 November 2019
Anger, disappointment, sadness. Students in Cardiff ask: "what can we do to help Chile?"

Cardiff neighbourhoods named the worst in Wales for housing

Graham Lay·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·29 November 2019
The four worst residential areas in Wales are all in Cardiff. They're also all right next to each other.

Cardiff theatre awarded for work with refugees and asylum seekers

Megan Feringa·
Business & CultureGlobal cityPolitics & social justice
·29 November 2019
A Cardiff theatre was designated Wales' first Theatre of Sanctuary, but its mission for integration is only just beginning.

Teenagers protest against Black Friday to prevent climate change.

Jitong Chen·
Global cityScience & environment
·29 November 2019
Teenagers protest against Black Friday in city centre, they are asking for reduce the excessive shopping to protect our environment.

Supermarket food collection to tackle food insecurity

Pamela Li·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·29 November 2019
Food donation project in Tesco stores in Cardiff will help the disadvantaged people to tackle poverty and food waste over Christmas.

White Ribbon Vigil; Fighting the Battle against Domestic Violence

Rhiana George·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·29 November 2019
White Ribbon vigil held in Cardiff Commemorates 163 lives lost to domestic abuse to end violence against women.

A cash register and £400 worth of products stolen at Grangetown

charlietohme·
Global city
·29 November 2019
Café and shop owners are suffering from business losses after recent break ins in the last week.

Celebrated artist brought his hyper-real artwork into Cardiff Christmas Market

Xin Wu·
Global city
·29 November 2019
It has been ten years since the autistic artist first pick up his paintbrush and started to make positive changes in his life as well as others’.

The Candlelight Vigil: stand up against domestic abuse in Wales

Yu-Chen Li·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·29 November 2019
The event was held for White Ribbon Day to highlight the devastating effects of violence against women.

How to reduce your ecological footprint? Go to the Welsh vegan festival to find out.

Rachel Nurse·
Business & CultureGlobal cityScience & environment
·28 November 2019
The Welsh vegan WinterFest is a one-day festive event held in the heart of Cardiff City Centre at the City Hall.

Fair Saturday will be coming to Cardiff for the first time in its history.

James Felton·
Business & CultureGlobal cityPolitics & social justice
·27 November 2019
Cardiff residents will be able to take part in the global movement Fair Saturday this weekend as it finally arrives to the Welsh capital.

What’s it like running a business with your real life partner?

Huan Zhu·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·23 November 2019
Nearly 1.4 million British couples cooperate to run businesses together. How's it like running a business with your real life partner?

Who keeps children in Butetown safe when used needle are around the street?

rosiewu17·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·22 November 2019
As fewer and fewer pharmacies offer needle exchange services in Butetown, who can be responsible for the safety of children playing on the street?

Somali activists working on rebuilding nations after suffering war in Splott

Xin Wu·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·22 November 2019
People from all works of life joined a discussion providing healthy perspectives on how to rebuild a nation after suffering war-torn pain.
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Riverside Community Center launches a new initiative to combat loneliness

Anne Nielsen·
Global city
·22 November 2019
The new initiative in Riverside is to encourage social connections and to reduce loneliness amongst the local population. South Riverside...

Debuting Wales’ 5K your way run for Cancer Patients

Rhiana George·
Global city
·22 November 2019
Community support initiative called 5kyourway kickstarted a movement in the UK that helped people living with cancer to exercise throughout and after their treatment.
Local looking at rubbish

“Fly-tipping is completely unnecessary,” says Cardiff Council. What can Splott do to prevent it?

Rachel Nurse·
Global cityPolitics & social justiceScience & environment
·21 November 2019
Fly-tipping is a problem all over Cardiff. Keep Britain Tidy defines fly-tipping as the 'illegal deposit of any waste onto land that does not have a licence to accept it'.

Should We Ban Religious Education in School?

Pamela Li·
Global city
·8 November 2019
In the modern society, what should we teach children to believe? God or Science?

Do you think the government doing enough to help young people buy their first house?

Huan Zhu·
Global cityPolitics & social justice
·8 November 2019
The government said housing was "a priority". I asked the public if they thought the government doing enough to help young people buy their first house.

Will you eat food after best-used date?

Xin Wu·
Global city
·8 November 2019
Compare to expire date, “Best-used before” has always focusing more on food quality. But does it mean exactly a safety date to everyone?

How do you feel about posting serious subjects on a “jokey” social media platform?

charlietohme·
Global city
·8 November 2019
We asked people about their opinions on posting serious subjects on a “jokey” platform; and oversharing on social media.

History, Harmony and Home: 10 Things to Know Before Your Journey to Butetown

Faiz Akthar, Krista Charles, Megan Feringa, Pamela Li, rosiewu17 and Yulun Zhang·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·1 November 2019
A diverse ethnic community in southern Cardiff, Butetown's expansive history has helped make it one of the city's largest cultural hotspots.

Issues in Splott: From Anti-social behaviour to business related problems

Huan Zhu, Jael Li, Xin Wu, Mrunal Deshpande, Rachel Nurse and Rhiana George·
Global city
·1 November 2019
Splott which is known for its rich history and used to be an industrial community, has lost its glory and prosperity.

10 Cultural Spots in the Streets of Splott

Rachel Nurse, Mrunal Deshpande, Xin Wu, Jael Li, Huan Zhu and Rhiana George·
Business & CultureGlobal city
·1 November 2019
Splott is the traditional part of the City of Cardiff with a strong community focus centred on schools, sports teams, and pubs.

Rolfes the Florist; 50 years of Art and Floristry

Rhiana George·
Global city
·25 October 2019
Amidst the quaint town of Splott lies Rolfes the Florist which has been up for 50 years showcasing the art around creating the perfect themed bouquet.
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