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Where to find Halal food

Looking for Halal food in Cardiff?

Life in Cardiff

Sports Facilities in Cardiff

Where to find a variety of sports facilities

Life in Cardiff

5 things to do in Cardiff for under a tenner

Cheap activities in the surrounding area

Life in Cardiff

Parks to enjoy in Cardiff

Have fun exploring all the parks near you!

Life in Cardiff

Running routes in Cardiff

Cardiff is blessed with great parks and running routes

Support

Support Services at Cardiff University

There are a wide range of services that you can access

Accommodation

How to access our events!

Res Life is such a massive part of university life

Accommodation

Catering in Residences

The catering option is great for busy students

Lifestyle

Res Life Podcast - Episode 1

Welcome to our Res Life Podcast!

Life in Cardiff

Museums and castles in Cardiff

Learning more about Cardiff's history

Life in Cardiff

Setting up a bank account

Opening a UK bank account is essential

Lifestyle

10 tips for looking after your wellbeing

How to look after yourself during the summer holidays

Lifestyle

Job Interview Tips

Look at our expert tips for nailing your job interview!

Lifestyle

Productivity Hacks for Exam Season

Some ideas to help you conquer the exam period

Life in Cardiff

Cardiff Bucket List: Summer Edition

How to spend the warm summer months in and around Cardiff

Life in Cardiff

Tips and Tricks for Reading Academic Articles

Academic articles can take a LONG time to read

Lifestyle

How to build a LinkedIn Profile

Hey there, future professionals!

Lifestyle

Students Sweat

Unleash Your Energy in Campus Living

Life in Cardiff

Understanding the UK Healthcare System

An International Student's Guide

Lifestyle

Balancing Act as a Law Student

Academic Workload, Internships, and Social Life

Lifestyle

DIARY OF AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - part 2

Being an international student in Cardiff

Lifestyle

YOU WILL FIND YOUR PLACE

Diary of an International Student

Lifestyle

That stage of your life.

University is a unique experience

Life in Cardiff

Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis

Food, housing, and education costs continue to rise

Life in Cardiff

Magic in the seasons!

Welsh weather for international students

Life in Cardiff

Take a Walk Down Park Place

Park Place has more to offer than just the student union

Lifestyle

The Story of Dinas Emrys

Are you wondering about the Welsh flag?

Life in Cardiff

Take a Walk Down Castle Street

More to offer than just the iconic Cardiff Castle

Life in Cardiff

Small Business Spotlight: Brodie's Coffee

A showcase of some of the small businesses nearby

Life in Cardiff

Take a Walk Down St. Mary's Street

St Mary’s is one of the most popular streets in Cardiff

Life in Cardiff

Take a Walk Down Queen Street

One of the busiest and most popular streets

Accommodation

Student Connect Portal Guide

The first point of contact for receiving support

Life in Cardiff

Exploring Cardiff's coffee shops

The many cafes in Cardiff serving delicious coffee

Life in Cardiff

Interesting places to walk in and around Cardiff

I've done my fair share of wandering around

Life in Cardiff

Saving on travel: To, from and in Cardiff

Whistle-stop tour around the types of transport available

Life in Cardiff

Walks & cycling routes in Cardiff

Walking almost anywhere in Cardiff is amazing

Life in Cardiff

The best restaurants in Cardiff

Here are the best restaurants around, in no particular order

Accommodation

Settling in FAQs

General FAQ's to make the move easier

Accommodation

Getting Around FAQs

Getting from A to B

Accommodation

International students FAQs

All the FAQs you'll need as an International student

Accommodation

Communal Living FAQs

Several questions which are commonly asked

Accommodation

North Campus Student Guide

The main reception for this campus is in Aberdare Hall

Accommodation

South Campus Student Guide

Within the Cathays Campus

Accommodation

Talybont South student guide

Hello new resident of Talybont South or Talybont Court!

Accommodation

Talybont North Student Guide

Hello new resident of Talybont North or Talybont Gate!

Accommodation

Cartwright Court Student Guide

Roath and Cathays, two areas heavily populated with students

Accommodation

How to...report a maintenance issue

Occasionally, there may be maintenance issues in your flat.

Accommodation

How to...share a kitchen

One of the first challenges in halls will be in the kitchen

Accommodation

How to...clean your flat

It's so important to keep on top of cleaning your flat

Accommodation

How to...budget

We have loads of home and international students

Accommodation

How to...laundry

Living on your own is a big step

Lifestyle

How to...food shop

Cardiff is a big city filled with loads of supermarkets

Accommodation

Food Hygiene in Halls

Take responsibility for what you eat, and how you prepare it

Lifestyle

Navigating Cultural Shifts

Thriving as an International Student in the UK

Lifestyle

Calling freshers from Hong Kong

How do you adapt to Cardiff life?

Lifestyle

Res Life Podcast - Episode 2

We're ending the year with our second podcast episode!

Lifestyle

Crispy Chilli Garlic Vegetables

Spice up your life!

Lifestyle

Quick and Easy Apple Crumble Recipe

Looking for a dessert recipe that doesn't break the bank?

Lifestyle

Lunches for Students On the Go

Easy and delicious

Lifestyle

Easy baked oats recipe you need to try!

You can never go wrong with baked oats!

Lifestyle

A step-by-step guide to making your own sushi

Have you ever thought about making your own sushi?

Lifestyle

5 healthy smoothie recipes to start your day

Using only 5 ingredients and a blender

Lifestyle

The easiest student-friendly pancake recipe

No frills no fuss pancakes to make with your flatmates...

Lifestyle

Save on your supermarket shop

Tackle the supermarket shop and restore a sense of order!

Lifestyle

3 different ways to enjoy your coffee

For all the coffee lovers out there, here's 3 drinks to try!

Lifestyle

Vegan recipes to try: Mushroom and pepper burgers

Tastiest vegan burger recipe for you and your flatmates!

Lifestyle

Vegan recipes to try: Homemade seitan

Seitan comes quite close to the texture of meat

Lifestyle

Vegan recipes to try: Pesto & vegetable tart

Very quick recipe that you can whip up in 10 min of prep

Lifestyle

Vegan recipes to try: Tofu 'egg' scramble

Thinking of reducing your dairy and egg consumption?

Lifestyle

What is the Residence Life site

Welcome to Cardiff University and your Residence Life Site

Lifestyle

Experiences of an International PhD Student

Living in Cardiff while doing a PhD

Accommodation

Meet the Team: Residence Life Coordinators

Full-time staff who manage the Residence Life Assistants

Accommodation

Effective Communication - Repairing Relationships

Tips on how to build, maintain repair flat relationships

Life in Cardiff

5 tips on starting placement in healthcare

A list of tips that have helped a previous student

Accommodation

Flat Icebreaker Activity

Top tips on getting to know your new flatmates

Accommodation

Which residence is right for you?

There's something for everyone!

Accommodation

RLA Highlights of the year

Hear what our RLAs enjoyed the most this past year

Accommodation

My 5 University Bedroom Essentials

Make your hall a home

Accommodation

My Social Space: Cartwright & Roy Jenkins

Come along!

Accommodation

My Social Space: North Campus

Come along!

Accommodation

My Social Space: South Campus

Come along!

Accommodation

My Social Space: Talybont

Come along!

Accommodation

My Social Space: Uni Hall

Come along!

Accommodation

My Uni Hall Experience

Why I loved living here

Accommodation

My experience of Cartwright Court

and your useful guide!

Accommodation

Living in South Campus

and your useful guide!

Accommodation

Living in North Campus

Your useful guide!

Accommodation

My Experience of Taly North

Your useful guide!

Accommodation

Moving to Taly South?

Here is how my experience was

Accommodation

Making your dorm room homely

Decorate you need

Accommodation

Where to buy essential items

Where to get the essential items in your new city

Accommodation

University Hall Student Guide

University Hall is located in the leafy suburbs of Cardiff

Accommodation

Do's and Don'ts in Halls

Tips on what to do and not to do while living in halls

Lifestyle

Survival guide for International Students

Congratulations on your offer to study at Cardiff University

Accommodation

Why are my clothes NOT DRYING?

Washing guide and machine FAQs

Accommodation

A second year’s guide to living in halls

Moving to Uni is such an exciting experience!

Accommodation

How to care for houseplants in halls

There is so much they can offer

Accommodation

Life in halls as a postgrad

Every accommodation gave me a different experience

Lifestyle

Making your social media presence employer-friendl

Create a LinkedIn page and work hard to develop it!

Life in Cardiff

Top Instagram accounts to follow

Whilst studying in Cardiff

Lifestyle

Res Life Project Group Events

We run a whole host of events here in Cardiff

Lifestyle

CAVDAS Harm Reduction Drop-in

Every other Monday in CSL

Accommodation

Recycling League

It's time to get recycling and win the top prize!

Life in Cardiff

Volunteering opportunities in Cardiff

Where to Find Volunteering Opportunities in Cardiff

Accommodation

What to bring to uni?

The Complete University Checklist

Lifestyle

Baking in University Halls

A guide to easy baking recipes that anybody can make

Lifestyle

Applying For Internships

How to get ahead in your field

Lifestyle

Meal Prep Tips for Your Time in Cardiff Uni

Your Meal Prepping Guide

Accommodation

Meet the Team: North Campus RLAs

Your North Campus RLAs live on site with you

Accommodation

Meet the Team: Talybont RLAs

Your Talybont RLAs live on-site with you

Accommodation

Meet the Team: South Campus RLAs

Your South Campus RLAs live on-site with you

Accommodation

Meet the Team: University Hall & Cartwright RLAs

Your Uni Hall & Cartwright RLAs live on site with you

Life in Cardiff

Halal Groceries in Cardiff

Where to find halal groceries!

Lifestyle

Getting Back on Track with Studies

Practical Tips for a Strong Start

Lifestyle

Running Paths In Cardiff

Best routes for Beginners and Intermediates

Lifestyle

How to make friends at University

Friends are a big part of our lives

Life in Cardiff

The Great Welsh Bucket List

Must see spots!

Life in Cardiff

Making the Most of Cardiff Students' Union

How to get involved with Student Union

Life in Cardiff

Tips About British Culture

What international students in UK universities need to know!

Life in Cardiff

A Year of Activities in Cardiff

You’ll never be short of things to do in Cardiff!

Life in Cardiff

5 jaw dropping hikes around South Wales

All of these are definitely worth a visit!

Lifestyle

Embracing Cardiff University

As an International Student: Bridging Cultures from Africa

Life in Cardiff

The Hidden Gems of Cardiff

Cardiff is a city of great hidden attractions

Accommodation

My Experience Living In An All Girls Accomodation

Cardiff University Aberdare Hall

Lifestyle

Eid al-Fitr Mubarak!

From the ResLife team

Lifestyle

Setting Boundaries: Why it Matters

Why are boundaries important?

Life in Cardiff

Prayer rooms on Campus

Where to pray around campus

Lifestyle

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Feeling Confident in Your Academic Journey

Lifestyle

Body Image: When the Mirror Lies

What is Body Dysmorphia and how does it affect students?

Accommodation

How to receive post in Cardiff halls of residences

Unsure of how to receive your parcels and letters?

Accommodation

Cleaning guide: Halls

Avoid the spread of things like Covid and Freshers' Flu

Accommodation

The Ultimate House Hunting Guide

Here is every you need to know before house hunting:

Accommodation

Lockouts and how to prevent them

Welcome to your new halls of residence!

Events

30th Sep 2024 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

26th Apr 2025 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

03rd May 2025 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

06th May 2025 | 6:00pm

Star Wars May - The Original Trilogy

Experience the Star Wars trilogy on campus this May!

Events

06th May 2025 | 6:00pm

Biscuit Decorating

Let's get crafty!

Events

06th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Exam Break: Relax and Refresh

Enjoy a break from exams with your RLAs!

Events

08th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Global Bites & Chat

A tasty global snack event to explore cultures!

Events

08th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Res Life Run Club

Come run with us

Events

10th May 2025 | 11:00am

Yoga Morning

Relax and refocus at University Hall’s Yoga Morning

Events

10th May 2025 | 12:00pm

Res Life Hikes: Garth Mountain

Come hike with us!

Events

10th May 2025 | 12:00pm

Recycling League Winners' Event

Congratulations Hodge Hall!

Events

10th May 2025 | 1:00pm

Mindfulness Book Club

Join us for mindful book chat with tea, coffee & biscuits!

Events

10th May 2025 | 2:00pm

Springtime Soirée

The annual Aberdare Ball

Events

10th May 2025 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

12th May 2025 | 6:00pm

Star Wars May - The Original Trilogy

Experience the Star Wars trilogy on campus this May!

Events

13th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Candle Making

Come join us for a fun Candle Making event!

Events

15th May 2025 | 6:00pm

Star Wars May - The Original Trilogy

Experience the Star Wars trilogy on campus this May!

Events

17th May 2025 | 11:00am

Beach Days in May!

Come to the beach with Res Life

Events

17th May 2025 | 11:30am

Tropical Sip Morning

Take your mind off exams and assignments!

Events

17th May 2025 | 2:00pm

Painting and Popsicles in the Park

Chill, Paint, and Savour the Fun!

Events

17th May 2025 | 2:00pm

Adventure Roleplay

Recruiting brave adventurers to join us on a quest!

Events

17th May 2025 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

19th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Night of Nostalgia

Wishing dust, razzles and a trip back to 2004!

Events

20th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Planting at Trevithick

Join us for a relaxing evening of planting!

Events

24th May 2025 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

29th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Avengers Infinity War Movie Night

Join us for the Avengers Infinity War movie night!

Events

29th May 2025 | 6:30pm

Learn to Knit and Crochet

Learn the basics of knitting and crochet

Events

31st May 2025 | 11:00am

DIY Slime Making

Get your hands messy with some slime making!

Events

31st May 2025 | 11:00am

Beach Days in May!

Come to the beach with Res Life

Events

31st May 2025 | 11:30am

Forest Farm Photowalk

Join us for a photo-walk at Forest Farm!

Events

31st May 2025 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

07th Jun 2025 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!