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Catering in Residences

The catering option is great for busy students

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Res Life Podcast - Episode 1

Welcome to our Res Life Podcast!

Life in Cardiff

Setting up a bank account

Opening a UK bank account is essential

Lifestyle

Productivity Hacks for Exam Season

Some ideas to help you conquer the exam period

Life in Cardiff

Tips and Tricks for Reading Academic Articles

Academic articles can take a LONG time to read

Lifestyle

Balancing Act as a Law Student

Academic Workload, Internships, and Social Life

Lifestyle

That stage of your life.

University is a unique experience

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

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

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

Accommodation

How to...report a maintenance issue

Occasionally, there may be maintenance issues in your flat.

Accommodation

How to...clean your flat

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

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

Res Life Podcast - Episode 2

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

Lifestyle

Lunches for Students On the Go

Easy and delicious

Lifestyle

Experiences of an International PhD Student

Living in Cardiff while doing a PhD

Accommodation

Flat Icebreaker Activity

Top tips on getting to know your new flatmates

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 Uni Hall Experience

Why I loved living here

Accommodation

Living in South Campus

and your useful guide!

Accommodation

Living in North Campus

Your useful guide!

Accommodation

Making your dorm room homely

Decorate you need

Accommodation

Do's and Don'ts in Halls

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

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!

Accommodation

My Social Space: South Campus

Come along!

Lifestyle

Embracing Cardiff University

As an International Student: Bridging Cultures from Africa

Accommodation

My Experience Living In An All Girls Accomodation

Cardiff University Aberdare Hall

Accommodation

Cleaning guide: Halls

Avoid the spread of things like Covid and Freshers' Flu

Accommodation

Lockouts and how to prevent them

Welcome to your new halls of residence!

Accommodation

How to access our events!

Res Life is such a massive part of university life

Accommodation

Settling in FAQs

General FAQ's to make the move easier

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

How to...share a kitchen

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

Accommodation

How to...laundry

Living on your own is a big step

Accommodation

How to...budget

We have loads of home and international students

Accommodation

How to...food shop

Cardiff is a big city filled with loads of supermarkets

Accommodation

My experience of Cartwright Court

and your useful guide!

Accommodation

My Experience of Taly North

Your useful guide!

Accommodation

Moving to Taly South?

Here is how my experience was

Lifestyle

Vegan recipes to try: Mushroom and pepper burgers

Tastiest vegan burger recipe for you and your flatmates!

Life in Cardiff

Tips About British Culture

What international students in UK universities need to know!

Lifestyle

YOU WILL FIND YOUR PLACE

Diary of an International Student

Lifestyle

Calling freshers from Hong Kong

How do you adapt to Cardiff life?

Lifestyle

Quick and Easy Apple Crumble Recipe

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

Life in Cardiff

Halal Groceries in Cardiff

Where to find halal groceries!

Lifestyle

Easy baked oats recipe you need to try!

You can never go wrong with baked oats!

Lifestyle

Crispy Chilli Garlic Vegetables

Spice up your life!

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: 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?

Life in Cardiff

Volunteering opportunities in Cardiff

Where to Find Volunteering Opportunities in Cardiff

Life in Cardiff

5 tips on starting placement in healthcare

A list of tips that have helped a previous student

Life in Cardiff

Understanding the UK Healthcare System

An International Student's Guide

Lifestyle

Job Interview Tips

Look at our expert tips for nailing your job interview!

Lifestyle

How to build a LinkedIn Profile

Hey there, future professionals!

Lifestyle

Diary of an International Student

Being an international student in Cardiff - part 2

Lifestyle

Easy Recipes to Bake in University Accommodation

A guide to easy baking recipes that anybody can make

Accommodation

Cartwright Court Student Guide

Moving in to Cartwright this year?

Accommodation

University Hall Student Guide

Moving in to Uni Hall this year?

Life in Cardiff

Making the Most of Cardiff Students' Union

How to get involved with Student Union

Life in Cardiff

Navigating the Cost of Living Crisis

Food, housing, and education costs continue to rise

Life in Cardiff

Welsh weather for international students

Magic in the seasons!

Life in Cardiff

A Year of Activities in Cardiff

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

Life in Cardiff

Take a Walk Down Park Place

Park Place has more to offer than just the student union

Life in Cardiff

5 jaw dropping hikes around South Wales

All of these are definitely worth a visit!

Life in Cardiff

5 things to do in Cardiff for under a tenner

Cheap activities in the surrounding area

Life in Cardiff

Top Instagram accounts to follow

Whilst studying in Cardiff

Accommodation

Getting Around FAQs

Getting from A to B

Life in Cardiff

Exploring Cardiff's coffee shops

The many cafes in Cardiff serving delicious coffee

Life in Cardiff

The Hidden Gems of Cardiff

Cardiff is a city of great hidden attractions

Life in Cardiff

Interesting places to walk in and around Cardiff

I've done my fair share of wandering around

Life in Cardiff

Museums and Castles in Cardiff

Learning more about Cardiff's history

Life in Cardiff

Parks to enjoy in Cardiff

Have fun exploring all the parks near you!

Life in Cardiff

The Great Welsh Bucket List

Must see spots!

Life in Cardiff

Small Business Spotlight: Brodie's Coffee

A showcase of some of the small businesses nearby

Life in Cardiff

The best restaurants in Cardiff

Here are the best restaurants around, in no particular order

Support

Support Services at Cardiff University

There are a wide range of services that you can access

Accommodation

Where to buy essential items

Where to get the essential items in your new city

Life in Cardiff

Sports Facilities in Cardiff

Where to find a variety of sports facilities

Lifestyle

Survival guide for International Students

Congratulations on your offer to study at Cardiff University

Accommodation

Which residence is right for you?

There's something for everyone!

Lifestyle

What is the Residence Life site

Welcome to Cardiff University and your Residence Life Site

Accommodation

Meet the Team: North Campus RLAs

Your North Campus RLAs live on site with you

Lifestyle

CAVDAS Harm Reduction Drop-in

Second Monday of every month

Lifestyle

Res Life Project Group Events

We run a whole host of events here in Cardiff

Accommodation

Effective Communication - Repairing Relationships

Tips on how to build, maintain repair flat relationships

Accommodation

My Social Space: Talybont

Come along!

Accommodation

My Social Space: North Campus

Come along!

Accommodation

My Social Space: Uni Hall

Come along!

Accommodation

Key Dates 25/26

Your key university dates for the year

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

Lifestyle

Sunday Reset: Habits to Start Your Week Strong

Reset your space and mindset for a calmer, organised week.

Accommodation

What to bring to uni?

The Complete University Checklist

Accommodation

How to receive post in Cardiff halls of residences

Unsure of how to receive your parcels and letters?

Lifestyle

How to make friends at University

Friends are a big part of our lives

Lifestyle

Fitness in Halls

Unleash Your Energy in Campus Living

Lifestyle

Meal Prep Tips for Your Time in Cardiff Uni

Your Meal Prepping Guide

Lifestyle

Tips for studying smarter not harder

Study Tips That Took Me from Accounting to Chemistry

Lifestyle

Easy Ways to Enjoy Winter Without Staying Indoors

Ideas to Help You Enjoy Winter Outdoors

Life in Cardiff

My Favourite Student-Friendly Cafes in Cardiff ☕

Coffee, Student Discounts, Study Spaces, Accessibility

Accommodation

Meet the Team: Residence Life Coordinators

Full-time staff who manage the Residence Life Assistants

Life in Cardiff

Running routes in Cardiff

Cardiff is blessed with great parks and running routes

Life in Cardiff

Coming out at and finding community at Uni

Support for LGBTQ+ students at Cardiff

Accommodation

Moving into Private Accommodation

Everything you need to know when leaving halls of Residence

Lifestyle

Take 5 to Give 5

Let's talk about mental health

Accommodation

Talybont North Student Guide

Moving in to Taly North or Gate this year?

Accommodation

North Campus Student Guide

Moving in to North this year?

Accommodation

Talybont South student guide

Moving in to Taly South or Court this year?

Accommodation

South Campus Student Guide

Moving in to South Campus this year?

Accommodation

My Experience Moving into Private Accommodation

Tips for navigating from a current student

Events

23rd May 2026 | 11:00am

Uni Hall Sports

Grab your free ticket and join us for a fun, friendly game!

Events

23rd May 2026 | 11:00am

The Study Brunch Club

Come along to Study Brunch Club for some yummy snacks!

Events

23rd May 2026 | 11:00am

Res Life Run Club

Every Saturday!

Events

23rd May 2026 | 11:00am

Yoga Saturdays

Join us for a relaxing morning yoga session

Events

23rd May 2026 | 3:00pm

Bottle Planters and Bird Feeders

Upcycle bottles into bird feeders & planters

Events

23rd May 2026 | 4:00pm

Talybont Kick-Off

Free weekly football at Talybont!

Events

23rd May 2026 | 5:00pm

Release & Renew

Pause, Breathe & Let go -a Vesak wellbeing evening

Events

23rd May 2026 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

23rd May 2026 | 7:00pm

Weekly Pickleball

Free weekly Pickleball at Talybont!

Events

25th May 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

26th May 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

27th May 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

28th May 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

28th May 2026 | 6:15pm

Star Wars Movie Marathon

Only sith deal in absolutes but absolutely all are invited

Events

28th May 2026 | 6:30pm

Journalling & Letter Writing

Creative journalling evenings with prompts & snacks!

Events

30th May 2026 | 11:00am

Res Life Run Club

Every Saturday!

Events

30th May 2026 | 11:00am

Yoga Saturdays

Join us for a relaxing morning yoga session

Events

30th May 2026 | 4:00pm

Talybont Kick-Off

Free weekly football at Talybont!

Events

30th May 2026 | 5:00pm

Books and Brews Book Club

Grab your book + ticket. We'll provide the brews + biscuits!

Events

30th May 2026 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

30th May 2026 | 7:00pm

Weekly Pickleball

Free weekly Pickleball at Talybont!

Events

01st Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

01st Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge: Summer Edition

Cool down this summer with free iced drinks!

Events

02nd Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

03rd Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

04th Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

04th Jun 2026 | 6:30pm

Journalling & Letter Writing

Creative journalling evenings with prompts & snacks!

Events

06th Jun 2026 | 10:45am

Trip to Barry!

What's occurring? Join us for a trip to Barry Island!

Events

06th Jun 2026 | 11:00am

Uni Hall Sports

Grab your free ticket and join us for a fun, friendly game!

Events

06th Jun 2026 | 11:00am

Res Life Run Club

Every Saturday!

Events

06th Jun 2026 | 11:00am

Yoga Saturdays

Join us for a relaxing morning yoga session

Events

06th Jun 2026 | 4:00pm

Talybont Kick-Off

Free weekly football at Talybont!

Events

06th Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Badminton Saturdays

It's Saturday and you know what that means!

Events

08th Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

09th Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

10th Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

11th Jun 2026 | 6:00pm

Res Life Lounge

Find us at your social space every week!

Events

11th Jun 2026 | 6:30pm

Journalling & Letter Writing

Creative journalling evenings with prompts & snacks!