Cardiff Met Annual Events Calendar

SEPTEMBER

Sporting Wales Rising Star Awards

WOW (Week One welcome) Event

Venue: NIAC, Cyncoed Campus

Every new first year student joining us at Cardiff Metropolitan University in September is invited to attend a welcome address from Professor Chapman, Vice-Chancellor and the Student Union at NIAC, Cyncoed Campus.

OCTOBER

Professorial and Inaugural Lecture Series

Cardiff Metropolitan University's Professorial and Inaugural Lecture series brings world-leading research to a public forum and welcomes all to attend. You can find all the latest details of the lectures online: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/lectures.

Wednesday 24th October 2012 - Professor Clive Cazeaux, Cardiff School of Art & Design

NOVEMBER

IWA / Western Mail Business Awards

Cardiff Metropolitan University shows its support of the business community as a sponsor of the IWA / Western Mail Business Awards.

Graduation at St David's Hall

Foundation, HNC/D, PGCE and MBA students celebrate their achievements at St David's Hall in the heart of Cardiff.

DECEMBER

Cardiff Metropolitan University Christmas Carol Service at Llandaff Cathedral

This festive annual event is held at Cardiff's Llandaff Cathedral and open to all. The service includes classic readings and carols and is followed by mince pies and mulled wine at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Llandaff Campus for all guests.

CBI Dinner

Cardiff Metropolitan University continues its association with the CBI by sponsoring their Annual Christmas Dinner.

JANUARY

Professional and Inaugural Lecture Series

Wednesday 16th January 2013 - Professor Mohamed Loutfi, International Office

Sporting Wales Rising Star Awards

PGCE Artists in Residence - 2013 Celebrates 25 Years

Venue: Cyncoed Campus

Every year in January artwork from PGCE Art & Design students is displayed at our Cyncoed Campus.

The artwork is the product of Cardiff Metropolitan University's Artists-in-Residence project, which involves PGCE: Art & Design students, who have a breadth of experience in such subject disciplines as fine art painting, sculpture, 3D design, ceramics, printmaking, graphic design, jewellery, fashion and textiles.

FEBRUARY

LSC Graduation at City Hall

This event celebrates the success of the unique partnership between the Cardiff Metropolitan University and the London School of Commerce (LSC) in the heart of Cardiff at City Hall. Students and their families from all over the world come to Cardiff for this special graduation ceremony every year.

MARCH

APRIL

Sporting Wales Rising Star Awards

UCAS Fair

Venue: NIAC, Cyncoed Campus.

The UCAS Higher Education Convention takes place at the National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC) at Cardiff Metropolitan University's Cyncoed campus.

The event, organised in conjunction with UCAS, Cardiff Met and Careers Wales, attracts more than 7,000 students and is designed for those who wish to seek advice from the 130 HE institutions exhibiting on the day, along with other organisations such as student finance advisors and gap year companies.

MAY

Professorial and Inaugural Lecture Series

Athletic Union Sports Awards

This annual event recognises and rewards the sporting achievements of all Cardiff Metropolitan University's elite sports men and women throughout the year.

JUNE

CSAD Degree Show Lecture

Venue: Llandaff Campus

As part of the CSAD Summer Show events, an evening lecture takes place each year at Llandaff Campus with guest speakers from with the world of art and design.

First Campus Junior Games

Venue: NIAC, Cyncoed Campus.

Following weeks of careful training and preparation young athletes of the future get a taste of the Olympic Games when they come together to compete in a variety of gruelling athletic events.

Welsh Sports Hall of Fame

Cardiff Metropolitan University continues its sponsorship of this annual dinner where each year new names are added to the Inductees of the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame. Many past inductees attend the dinner and celebrate the successes of the year.

CBI Wales Annual Lunch

Cardiff Metropolitan University continues its association with the CBI at their annual luncheon and partakes in this great opportunity for corporate networking, as business leaders from across Wales get together.

Sporting Wales Rising Star Annual Awards Evening

The Sporting wales Rising Star Awards are chosen by Sport Wales, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Devere Village Hotel (Cardiff) and SportingWales Magazine. 12 Monthly winners are chosen through the year and the overall winner for the year receives the Bob Humphrys Memorial Award at this event.

JULY

Graduation at WMC

More than 3,000 students from Cardiff Metropolitan University's five academic schools, plus international students from the London School of Commerce, celebrate their academic achievements over the course of three days at the iconic Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) in Cardiff Bay.

Eisteddfod

The Eisteddfod is a travelling festival which belongs to the people of Wales – each year we aim to be involved and support the festival as it travels to various locations throughout Wales.

AUGUST

Clearing

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers a wide range of career focused courses and we'll do our very best to help find a course that meets both career aspirations and qualification results. Our dedicated 'Clearing Advice Line' can advise prospective students on the options available.

Clearing Open Day

The Clearing Open Day is intended for those students who are offered a place through Clearing, or who are looking to secure a place on a course for entry through Clearing.
Course representatives and Student ambassadors are on hand on the day and there is an opportunity to talk to our accommodation team, student services and admissions team.