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UWICSU Campus Centre is now OPEN!

The new UWICSU Campus Centre is now open for business. Check out the pictures on Page 10.

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CSM Moving to Llandaff Campus

Its official, Cardiff School of Management are moving from Colchester Ave to Llandaff Campus.

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UWIC Archers Basketball News

Check out all the latest news from the UWIC Archers camp.

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Name Changefor UWIC?

Full Story on Page 9

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RetroWelcomes

By Claire RaffertyUWICSU President

WOW! October was busy.... just in case you haven’t noticed; the new campus centre is open and ready for business! Us at the Students Union and Athletic Union are all settled in, and are focusing on making your stu-dent voice is heard and improv-ing your student experience.

We are also looking to promote the new building, so if you have an event that you want to do and no venue...look no further than the campus centre. We have already held the Casino Royale 007 Opening night for Event Marketing students in aid of Zambia, which had a fantastic turnout, was a fabulous event and raised money for Zambia.... So if you want to do some fund

UWICSU Staff Contact Details

Students’ Union PresidentClaire [email protected]

Students’ Union Vice PresidentAlex [email protected]

Athletic Union OfficerIan [email protected]

Events & Marketing ManagerGavin [email protected]

Events & Marketing AssistantMallory [email protected]

Membership Services ManagerFfion [email protected]

Taffy’s Bar MangerRobert [email protected]

The Loft ManagerSteve [email protected]

Tommy’s Bar ManagerKarl [email protected]

UWICSU - CyNCEOD CAMPUSTel: 02920 416190

UWICSU - LLANDAFF CAMPUSTel: 02920 416335

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Student President’s Welcome

UWICSU All Settled in After Busy Building Move

Editor’s Welcome

It’s Been a Busy Month

By Terence RosomanRetro Editor

Welcome to your second edition of your monthly RETRO!!...So Alex, your Vice-president is off playing Cricket in Australia (so she says) and we wish her all the best in her matches…! Which is why I’m in fact writing this welcome myself this month.

Considering this academic year hasn’t long begun, check out all the top discussions;

UWIC is considering changing its name!! How do you feel about this? Let us know at www.uwicsu.co.uk/hottopics.There has been mixed feedback, which is why it is important you get your thoughts across to us as soon as possible. Taking a small glance at a large change to UWIC-the new SU CAMPUS CENTRE…is amazing! A definite improvement from Taffy’s SU bar, which was superbly trashed by yourselves, on its last night open. I hope you take care and realise how lucky you are to have this new building! Make sure you attend all of the specific events too, keep your eyes open on the SU website… www.uwicsu.co.uk R

raising or put on an event.... get planning! This October has been monu-mental, in that the consultation went out to staff and students regarding the name change of UWIC. Here at the Students Union we have been busy collating the student views and have received a fantas-tic response to this issue. This is exactly what we want, to hear your views about matters that concern the students, as YOU can make a difference. Therefore if you have an issue or want to get your student voices heard do not hesitate to do so! It’s your voice that is important! A big part of my job is com-munications, public relations and getting out and about to hear what you have to say and how your student life is going. Any comments complaints, ideas or if you just want to rant, I’m the one to see, so pop to my office or drop me a line at [email protected] I Look forward to seeing you in the new campus centre bar, and sharing a few bevvies with you. Enjoy but be safe. R


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It’s good to talk about money at UWIC

It’s good to talk about money at UWIC as the Stu-dent Finance and Welfare Advisory Service has been extended to cover both the Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses.

We all know how tough student life can be. As well as worrying about assignments and exams, students also have to think about their fi-nances, which can sometimes seem quite daunting. That is why it’s good to talk to someone who can point you in the right direction. The Student Finance and Welfare Advisory Service offers free advice on all aspects of student funding and any money problems that may be keeping you awake at night. The service can help with budgeting and money manage-ment; advice on what financial support is available; help with debt problems; advice on benefits and applications to the Financial Contin-gency Fund. So if you think it would be good to talk about your finances, the Student Finance and Welfare Ad-visory Service offers appointments/ drop-ins with Emma Cook or Paula Barker, the Student Finance and Welfare Advisors on the Cyncoed campus Monday through Thursday.

For further information con-tact Student Services on 029 2041 6333 or call in (SS can be found at the back of the LRC).

UWIC Students Battle it out in Miss Cardiff Beauty Pagent

By Terence RosomanRetro Editor

On Friday the 9th October in Oceana Nightclub, 27 girls com-peted to become Miss Cardiff 2010. Keeping up appearances for UWIC were students Anita Mattson and Jade Rowlands.

The competition consisted of three grueling rounds, each round pushing the contestants to their limits. The first two nail-biting rounds consisted of catwalk...walks, once with a ‘little black dress’ and the second with a ‘ball gown’. Judges looked for who oozed confidence and stage presence. For the last round, the judges grilled each contestant in turn for 3 min-utes, where the on the spot beauty had to convince them why they would be the best ambassador for Cardiff. After the dust had settled, sweat was mopped and tears dried the judges announced their decision. Unfortunately our UWIC stu-dents, Anita Mattson and Jade Rowlands just missed out on the top three of the competition. But Crowned Miss Cardiff 2010 was Summer Ghanavati who will go onto to act as a young, positive ambas-sador for Cardiff, as well as continuing fund raising initiatives with the Joshua Founda-tion. Runners up were Angharad Robinson and Anna Murphy. All three of them will go through to the Miss Wales ceremony on the 26th June at St Davids Hall. R

Representing UWIC: Jade Rowlands Representing UWIC:Anita Mattson

Miss Wales 2010 Winner (Centre) Summer Ghanavati, Runners Up Angharad Robinson (Left) & Anna Murphy (Right)

Miss Cardiff Photography © Copyright Darragh Murphy 2009


Chaplaincy Corner

By Rev Paul FitzgeraldUWIC Chaplin

UWIC is both multi-cultural and an exciting multi-faith place. We have well over ninety faith and philosophi-cal traditions from 140 differ-ing countries and here are just some of them:

Muslim: Sunni, Shi’a, Sufi (Qadiri), Ahmadiyyas, Bektashi, Secular.Independent: Druze, Baha-I-Fath, Na-tion of Islam.Hinduism: Vaishnauism, Shaiuism, Shaktism, Smarta. JainismSikhismBuddhism: Tibetan, FWBO, Zen. Judaism: Reform, Orthodox, Liberal.SecularistAtheistAgnosticChristian: Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Chapel, Free Chapel, Wee Free’s, Presbyterian, Baptist (Union) (Southern) (Independ-ent) (Free), Seventh day Adventist, Pentecostal, African Pentecostal, RCCG, URC, Eastern Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox, Indian Orthodox, Brethren, Plymouth Breth-ren, Independent Bible, BAC, Church of God, Church of South India, Church of China, Moravian, Free Church of England, Church of Christ, Believers loveworld, Free Evangelical, Glenwood, IFCA, Nazarene, Wesleyan, Lutheran (Free) (Evangelical), African Methodist Episcopal Church, Assemblies of God, Vineyard, Coptic. Society of Friends (Quakers). MennoniteChurch of Latter Day SaintsPagan groupsTo name but a very few as described by students and staff.

The point is that we are all different, this mixing pot of a university which is to all of us a type of home, or at least a community, is essentially driven by mutual respect and understand-ing. Indeed I would argue that the differences and diversity are to be treasured and encouraged. They make us all well rounded, understanding and better human beings. Disrespect and discrimination have no place here. Here, everyone is equal and everyone is valued. Here, people matter.

By Gareth DuntAssistant Editor

If you are a regular to UWIC’s Llandaff campus you would have noticed a rather large building being constructed at the rear of the site. That mass of metal is to be the new building for the Cardiff School of Man-agement!

Cardiff School of Management are Moving to Llandaff

There have been plenty of rumors talking of a move by the Cardiff School of Manage-ment from Colchester Avenue to Llandaff. Well they’re true! The new home will be the central hub for the Management School providing excellent facilities for all students at Llandaff. There are also separate plans to extend the existing learning centre creating zoned areas for group work and

quiet study. Magda Osmond, part of UWIC’s User Support Services, says “Planning permission was not necessary as it went through on planning officer’s approval subject to the retention of a specific tree”. The good news is that this means the new facility should be handed over by the beginning of July! A design group is work-ing with a wide range of users to create the most effective learning environment anyone could hope for. But don’t think all the good news is for the School of Management! The plans includes a restructure and extension of the existing learning centre at the cam-

pus. This means a bigger, better, and more dynamic centre for everyone at Llandaff! You can rely on Retro to keep you informed on each and every update regarding this new facility at Llandaff. A big thank you to Magda Osmond for talk-ing to Retro and bringing the news to us students! Stay tuned… R

“ ”...most effective learning environment anyone could hope for.

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Recycling at UWIC

you may have noticed recently (I hope so!) that the four Campuses have been flooded with Recycle bins in the Catering Units, Library’s and Teaching areas and Lift’s, as well as in many staff offices, but did you know that UWIC now has the ability to Recycle mixed products?

Any of the Mixed Recycle bins you see, can now be used for paper, cardboard, plastic and cans. The only things you cannot put into them are liquids, food and glass. UWIC currently does quite well on reaching its recycling figures, but you have probably heard on the news, that not only us, but everyone in the country has to increase this again year on year. UWIC’s aim is to increase 10% by December, so with your help, I feel confident that we can achieve this goal, and maybe reach 15%!So please, when you finish your drink cans, crisps, sandwiches etc, please make a conscious effort to use the right bin. If any of the clear bags get contaminated with food or liquid, it’s straight to Landfill, and none of us want that!

Searching?

Looking for friendship?Exploring your inner self?Hoping to find a new purpose in life?Seeking a closer relationship to God?Trying to realise your true potential?

That’s fine, and there are may people, ideas and groups who can really help you.

Check it out firstNot all paths are equally safe. Some movements promise solution to life’s problems, but can leave you with more problems than you started with. They may:

• Be dishonest or secretive about their true nature.• Demand much more of your time than you expected.•Cost you a lot of money and leave you in debt.• Harm your relationships with your family and friends.• Make you emotionally dependent on the group, so you find it difficult to leave.

Information line:020 7955 7654or ring the Chaplaincy:029 2041 7252

The new international Car-diff School of Management has reached an important milestone in its construction. Representatives from UWIC and South Wales construction company Willmott Dixon have celebrated the ‘topping out’ of the £20m management school building at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

A topping out ceremony takes place when the highest point of construction is reached, bringing the completion of the building one step closer. Opening in Autumn 2010, the Cardiff School of Management on UWIC’s Llandaff campus is set to become one of the top facilities in the country for teach-ing and research. The new school will be an international destination, attracting students from across the globe to use its world-class facilities. It will build on the success of the current school which already attracts students from more than 100 countries and has the largest full-time MBA programme in the UK. Ceri Preece, Vice Chair of UWIC board of governors, said: “This spectacular new building is part of a very ambitious estates strategy at UWIC to transform our campuses and to develop a state-of-the-art learning and teaching environment with world-class research and enterprise, training and support facilities. “UWIC already has an envi-able reputation for attracting business, management, tourism and hospitality

students from around the world and these new facilities will enable us to build on this success with the aim of becoming one of the leading business schools in the UK. “As well as educating the man-agers of the future, the new School will reflect a culture of being fit for business as well as academia. It will also reflect corpo-rate practices to create the best learning environment possible and will make an important contribution to the business world at large.” Sofiana Haron, from Brunei and a first year HND Business IT student at UWIC, said: “I’m really looking forward to continuing my studies in this new build-ing. It is going to be very modern with great facilities and this kind of environ-ment will definitely help fellow interna-tional students to settle in to university quicker and easier.” Neal Stephens, Managing Director of Willmott Dixon, said: “The facilities on offer at the new school will be outstanding but the building itself also has an iconic design with striking features. A feature point of the centre will be the glass atrium which runs through the entire length of the building and we will clad the exterior walls with copper cladding. “The building will also be equipped with the latest energy-saving features and we are aiming to achieve one of the highest environment ratings - BREEAM Excellent. “We have been working on site at UWIC for more than a year as part of a £50m framework partnering agreement. We have already completed a £4m Food Industry Centre and are currently working on a new £2.5m Campus Centre for the Student Union on UWIC’s Cyncoed cam-

School of Management Tops Out

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”pus. “The Cardiff School of Manage-ment has reached its full height in terms of construction and now we are working to make the building watertight which will be the next major milestone.” The Cardiff School of Manage-ment will provide new facilities for 160 staff and 2,000 students over four floors and 7,800 square metres. It will boast two lecture theatres with seating for up to 200 students and three additional Harvard-

style lecture theatres complete with air-conditioning, audio visual systems and state of the art IT network suites. There will also be formal and social learning spaces, as well as cutting-edge research and enterprise facilities. The school will accom-modate a professional standard training kitchen and restaurant for hospitality and catering students, a conference suite and bar and a café with garden terrace. R

It will also reflect corporate practices to create the best learning environment possible and will make an important contribution to the business worldat large.

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Oh, what’s occurring?

Remember Nessa from Gavin and Stacey still miming in Barry? That’s art that is!

‘Express yourself’ - UWIC Library & Information Services are giving you the chance to get your creative juices flowing to enter a unique arts competition. There are fab prizes up for grabs of Ipods & gift vouchers, and the overall UWIC winner will go forward to the National Art Competition with Ruth Jones, also known as Nessa from BBC’s hit show Gavin & Stacey will be presenting the awards. So, to help you out, the following questions & answers should address some of your initial queries!

What do you have to do? The competition theme is ‘Express Yourself!’ - What do libraries mean to you and how do they inspire you? You may wish to focus on one specific topic such as books, computers, staff or alternatively how the library has inspired you or helped you to achieve your goals. Closing date for entries is the 1st December 2009

What type of media can you enter?• Creative Writing – short stories or poems.• Visual Art – Drawing, painting, original printing, craft work, sculpture, photography and mixed media.• Short film / audio – music, drama, dance, animation and audio recordings.

What will you win? 3 UWIC Runners up – iPod Nanos1 overall UWIC winner – Flip Camera & £50 High street Voucher and entrance to the National Art Competition where there is a prize of £500 in high street vouchers and a chance to meet Nessa herself!

Where do I get an entry pack from?These are in your campus learning centres or for more information visit The National Art Competition or email:[email protected] [email protected]

So come all you budding artists in what ever form suits…. make UWIC proud, Tidy!

By PC Tim DaviesCyncoed NeighbourhoodBeat Officer

I am PC Tim Davies and I am responsible for the policing of the Cyncoed UWIC campus. The campus is covered by the Llan-ishen and Llanedeyrn Neigh-bourhood Police Team and I am supported by two Police Com-munity Support Officers Jo Cum-berland and Laura Moore.

Some of you may have recently seen the police in and around the UWIC Campus on Cyncoed Road If you attended the brief-ings for first year students prior to the start of term you will have already met me as the officer who asked that you refrain from removing police parking cones and using them as hats as they don’t keep the rain off. One of the main reasons for the police being around the campus at the start of term is due to the ongoing parking problems on Cyncoed Road. I can hear a groan already as I know many of you have difficulty parking at the campus. In this article I want to explain the significance of this issue and why the police are involved. Bimonthly the police, along with the local councillors, hold a PACT (Partnership and Communities Together) meeting. This is a meeting which local residents attend to discuss issues which they feel are affecting the community and would like help in resolving. As a result of feedback from these meetings the parking problems on Cyncoed Road around the UWIC site have become a priority which we have been asked to look at. Representa-tives from UWIC have also attended the meetings and explained to the residents the measures taken to try and address the problem with improved parking signage and staff monitoring of space usage. Obviously UWIC only have a limited number of parking spaces on site for students which fill up quickly. Some

PC Tim Davies Offers Some Advice on Parking

students have been parking on Cyncoed Road and also in Woodland Crescent, Holmwood Close and Cefn Coed Crescent. Apart from Cyncoed Road these roads are all “Access Only” which means unless you reside there or are visiting someone in these locations then you are committing an offence by parking there. Every morning during the first week of term police were at these loca-tions advising people not to park there. Unfortunately some people have contin-ued to park where they shouldn’t and as a result we have had to issue 14 parking tickets. Each ticket is accompanied by a £30 fine. I’m sure you’ve all got better things to spend £30 on! Over the next few months the council are due to put double yellow lines along almost the entire length of Cyncoed Road which again is going to make park-ing very difficult. So what can you do to make your arrival at college less stressful for you and the local

residents?• If you live in the neighbouring areas of Roath and Cathays do you really need to bring the car to UWIC?

• Why not use Cardiff Bus especially UWIC Rider which is a cheaper alter-native and one of the most reliable services in the city.

• Consider car sharing and get your pas-sengers to contribute towards the cost of fuel and the UWIC onsite parking charge. • You could even walk or cycle Cefn Coed Road is a steep hill, but just think of the added calorie burn and how easy the journey home will be!

All of these alternatives not only reduce the hassle of finding some-where to park but you’ll also be doing your bit for the environment and reducing

your carbon footprint. If you do decide to bring your car please ensure that you park legally and safely and try not to park near residents driveways as this is the biggest complaint we receive when people can’t either get off their drive or have difficulty getting out due to poorly parked cars. The next PACT meeting is at UWIC Cyncoed at 7.00pm on Thursday 19th November 2009. See Reception for further details. Why not come along and see how the meeting runs and have your say? You are all part of the community group too. Our role is not just to deal with parking issues. We are here to help and support the student community as well as the local residents. When you see us on site please feel free to let us have your feedback and if you have problems or con-cerns you can contact me on my mobile 07805 301250 or by email at:[email protected].

Cyncoed Road

Cefn Coed Crescent

Woodland Crescent

Holmwood Close

UWICCyncoed Campus

Four “Access” roads around Cyncoed Campus.It is an offence to park on these roads unless you reside

there or are visiting someone in these locations.

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By Ben Parker

“People don’t love us. We’ve got to earn their trust and prove that we’re different from what they think we are”. That was a statement by Maria Caulfield, a Conservative councillor from Brighton, last month. It’s quite likely that at the general election the Conservatives are going to win, and David Cameron will become Prime Minister. As students we play an important role in the future politics of this country, but the problem is: how much do we actually know about what’s going on? The memory of Tony Blair has almost disappeared from No. 10, and

Gordon Brown faces a very different fight; not over Iraq, or the ‘special relationship’ with America, but about MP’s expenses, the economy and whether he’s actually up to the task. You can’t open the newspaper these days without read-ing about the state of Britain’s financ-es. Brown, who was Chancellor of the Exchequer for 10 years, watched over as Britain prospered and now he’s telling us he’s the man to get us out of the recession. All parties have conceded that cuts are going to have to be made to save billions. The

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Brown Out, Cameron In?

Do a run, save a lifeSTUDENTS at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) ran head first towards a common goal this weekend, in a bid to raise money for Cancer Research Wales.

Five students from across UWIC’s four schools took part in the Cardiff 10k run on Sunday 11 October, which is now in its 24th consecutive year. Having raised a fantastic amount of £400, Student Union President, Claire-Louise Rafferty praised the student’s commitment and determination towards achiev-ing their goal: “Despite the wet weather the UWIC team were in high spirits and looking forward to taking part in such a fantastic event - the UWIC’s Cheerleaders, The Panthers were also there to support the team and provide support and motivation

for the other runners taking part.” She continued: “Personally, I really enjoyed the race, it was very emotional but I felt very proud to be part of a team and an event that supported and raised a large amount of money for such a good cause.” Among those who took part in the run, was third year student, Mike Hughes. Mike, who currently studies Sport & Physical Education at UWIC’s Cardiff School of Sport, decided to raise money for Cancer Research as a result of a best friend recently being diagnosed with disease. He said: “I wanted to do something that would actually make a difference in someone’s life and my friend was my inspiration - Cancer Research is such a good cause, I saw a way to help, so I did.”

”As students we play an important role in the future politics of this country, but the problem is: how much do we actually know about what’s going on?

question is, who will make the best cuts to balance the books but not disadvantage the population? Whilst people are losing their

jobs and money is tight, it was a real slap in the face to find out that MPs were taking advantage of the expenses system put in place to help them serve their constituency - surely the £2000 it cost to dredge the moat

of Conservative MP Douglas Hogg didn’t help the people of Sleaford and North Hykeham?! The issue of whether Gordon

Brown is the right man for the job remains a conten-tious issue. He hasn’t got the cha-risma that Blair had and he can often be seen as boring and unemo-tional. However, he is supposedly a charming, funny

and kind man in private; David Cameron has tried to lose the tag of ‘ex-public schoolboy’ and has created a decent image of a caring, family man (and he

was relatively unscathed by the expenses scandal). It remains to be seen how much the personality factor will sway the votes.It’s all well and good to jump on the bandwagon and attack Brown simply for being a bit of a Scottish idiot (or for very personal reasons, à la Jeremy Clarkson!), but when it comes down to who to elect what really matters are the policies, and how it’ll affect you. There are so many issues that should influence your vote, and it’s important that you try and find out about them to make an educated decision. Students are targeted by politi-cal parties because their sheer numbers can make a large difference, and with this being the first general election for most UWIC students make sure you’re in the know and most importantly you go out and VOTE! R

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Looking for experience in the Media?

Retro is on the hunt for new

members to add to its creative team.

If you’re looking for a career in the media this opportunity should not be missed!

Working for Retro will give you valuable experience with live briefs and real deadlines, and looks great on your CV.

Work is taken on a brief by brief basis, so there is no pressure to work all term.

We currently have positions open for writers, photographers and illustrators.

So if you’re interested in being a part of this exciting project please contact Retro Editor,

Terence Rosoman. [email protected]

Signs & symptoms • An overwhelming desire to go home/leave course.• Feeling nervous and disoriented.• Feeling separated from other people.• Feeling bored, self-absorbed, sad, tearful and sometimes depressed.• Over-reacting to everyday events that you would generally take in your stride.• Feeling worthless, helpless, powerless and unacceptable.• Self-preoccupation.• Negative attitudes.• A tendency to be self-critical.• Lethargy.• Lack of self-motivation.• Lack of direction.• Dissatisfaction with social or family relationships.• A feeling of emptiness and being very much alone.• Dis-interest in activities of others.• A tendency to make critical statements of others.

By UWIC’s Nursing Dept.

We’re now well into term and fresher week is a distant memory. This is the time when some of you will be starting to

miss home, so here is some self help

information from your campus nurs-es to help you through this difficult time.

If you are away from home for

the first time then homesickness is a common experience and can be painful. For most people it is short lived and only lasts a few weeks, although it can last for a term or two. The key point to realise is that getting used to new surround-

What you can do?• Understand that being alone is not the same as loneliness. Being alone can be very healthy. We all need to be alone from time to time. Some activities such as reflection, reading and writing are often best done when you are alone.• Do not expect too much from friends and family. Try to set realistic expectations from your relationships.• Try to identify your emotions accurately.• Recognise that conflicts can make relationships stronger.• Try to understand other people and consider their feelings. Lonely people are often self-absorbed and may not realise that others have difficulties of their own.• Lonely people tend to blame both themselves and others for their unhappiness. Recognise that some relationships just “do not work out” and no one is to blame.• Take time to choose the people you want to be intimate with or let into your life.

ings and routines can be quite traumatic initially, but try to realise that most new-comers are feeling very similar. Loneliness is an emotional state, which need not cause serious health problems but can do so if unheeded. Loneliness can be so powerful that it brings about a deep and persistent feeling of futility and isolation. Lonely people often expect their friends to meet expecta-tions that are very high. For example they expect friends to always be available even if it is not possible. Millions of people are lonely every day. Understanding the fundamen-tal characteristics of loneliness enables you to identify it in yourself as well as in others. Once identified its effects can be reduced. Introversion, self-consciousness, shyness and difficulty approaching people to initiate relationships are all clear signs of being lonely.

Contact a Campus Nurse if you have any further concerns, by phoning For availability visit: www.uwic.ac.uk/studentservices/health/nurses.asp

Alternatively email: [email protected] will be answered as soon as possible within working hours term time only.R

Lonely & Homesick, What can I do?RetroNews


DyslexiaA New Service

Dyslexia Solutions Cardiff (DysC) is a new service for students and graduates in Cardiff who have dyslexia, dyspraxia or Aspergers syn-drome.

Why is this service needed?As many as one in ten of the popu-lation may be dyslexic and many others have dyspraxia or Aspergers syndrome. This does not mean that these people are unable to study at university. Research has found that if such students are well supported they achieve as well as other students and reach their potential.

Do the SumsIf you do the sums it is easy to see that there are thousands of students studying in Cardiff who fall into this category and who would benefit from support. If you are one such student you may find that you are experienc-ing difficulty with organising your workload. Or you may need help with planning and structuring assign-ments. The required reading for your course may be overwhelming. These are common problems which DysC clients experience and where support that builds on individual strengths can help.

Self ConfidenceAnother consequence of these difficul-ties going unrecognised may be loss of self confidence in academic work. This can also be addressed by support that focuses on building compensatory strategies to develop effective ways of studying. If you have a diagnostic assessment then you may qualify for the Disabled Students Allowance which will fund support while you are at university.

Access to WorkMost graduates are not aware that if they qualified for the Disabled Students Allowance at university then when they start work they may qualify for Access to Work funding, which would provide further assistance in the workplace. DysC provides a service for such graduates also. This service has been set up in response to the high demand for support and the shortage of suitably qualified specialists, trained to work with such students in universi-ties and with people in the workplace. The company can be found at 10 Saint Andrews Crescent Cardiff CF10 3DD, near Queen Street and details are on the web site at www.dysc.co.uk .

By Edward John

Unless you have been out of the country for the last few weeks or have been too busy settling into University life, you will know that UWIC is consulting on a proposed name change to Cardiff City University / Prifys-gol Dinas Caerdydd.

You can get all the information about why, how and when this will be happening from the background information on both the UWIC and Students Union websites but what is important now with the con-sultation period coming to an end is that students are being encouraged to take this last opportunity to give your views on this proposal. All students are being encour-aged to submit their views to the students union via its website or through its school representative and STAR structure. Every-thing will be treated totally confidentially and the information will be coordinated by the President of the Union, Claire Louise Rafferty and submitted to the University. In an interview with Retro Claire-Louise Rafferty stated, “It is impor-tant for me to get the student’s views about the proposed name change as it is an issue that directly affects the students. I feel that students need to make the most of the opportunity they have, to make their voice heard no matter what their opinion as nil response will be registered as no response. Our School Reps are trying to get as many views as possible from

each school and they have held focus groups over the last few weeks .This week leading up to the end of October will be student’s last chance.” It is anticipated that the outcome will be decided in November to fit in with the timescales needed to get the change through ready for the next academic year. There is still time to register your views on the UWICSU website, so go on and have your say , its your University!R

Last chance to have your say!

www.uwicsu.co.uk/hottopics

LEAVE YOURCOMMENT !

UWICSU’s website page, where you can leave your comments

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Cyncoed Campus Centre Now Open!RetroNews

Come down and check out the new epicentre of the Student experience.

Some of the things featured in the new centre are:

• Central Students Union Offices

• The Athletic Union

• Sabbatical Officers

• Membership Services

• Campus Letting Centre

• Training & Development Room

• Centro Bar & Catering Operation


centroCafé Bar & Lounge

\Food Menu

Served until 11.30am

Traditional Breakfast £3.00Fried Egg, Sausage, Bacon, Sauté Potato, Mushrooms, Beans or grilled Tomato, Toast with Tea or Coffee.Vegetarian option available.

Breakfast Baguette £2.50Fresh Baguette with Sausage, Bacon & Egg.

Toast & Preserve £1.30Two slices of Toast served with Butter & Preserve with Tea or Coffee.

Toasted Bagels £1.50Served with Butter & Preserve with Tea or Coffee.

Your choice of fillings in a Baguette, Wrap or toasted Panini. All served with Salad garnish.

Cheese & Tomato £2.35

Tuna Mayo £2.35

Cheese, Ham & Tomato £2.50

Chicken Mayonnaise £2.50

Chicken Tikka £2.50

Southern Fried Chicken £2.80

Baguettes, Wraps & Paninis

Jacket Potatoes

Breakfast

All served with Salad garnish with the choice of the following toppings:

Coleslaw V £2.00

Baked Beans V £2.00

Grated Mature Cheddar Cheese V

£2.00

Tuna Mayo £2.50

Chili Con Carne £2.50

Lasagne £3.50Lasagne layered with fresh Verdi Pasta and a bolognese of prime tender minced beef in a tomato ragu flavoured with herbs, topped with a creamy Cheese flavoured bechamel sauce and grated Cheese, served with Garlic bread.

Broccoli & Cream Cheese Pasta Bake V

£3.50

Oak farm Broccoli and cream Cheese served with Garlic bread.

Pastas

On-ToastServed until 11.30am

Fried Egg £1.50

Poached Egg £1.50

Scrambled Egg £1.50

Baked Beans £1.50

Cheese & Tomato £1.50

Cheese £1.50

Chicken & Bacon Salad £3.50Crispy leaves with a mixed vegetable medley with hot bacon pieces and chicken strips.

Mediterranean Salad V £2.80Feta cheese and olives served on crispy leaves, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber and sliced red onion.

Caesar Salad £2.80Crispy leaves topped with Cheese, Croutons and Ceaser dressing.

Chicken Caesar Salad £3.50Crispy leaves topped with Chicken, Cheese, Croutons and Ceaser dressing.

Salads

Four Cheese Pizza V £3.00Topped with Oregano, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Provolone and Parmigiano Reggiano.

Pepperoni £3.00A classic Margherita Pizza topped with spicy Pepperoni slices

Hawaiian £3.00Ham and Pineapple pieces on top of a classic Margherita Pizza.

Pizza

BurgersAll served in a toasted floured bap with chips & salad garnish.

Flame-grilled Beef Burger £3.00

Battered Chicken Burger £3.00

Vegetable Quarter Pounder V

£3.00

Add the following toppings to stack your burger for just 50p each.

Grated Cheese,Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Burger Relish or Onion Rings.

Fish of the Day £3.50Served with chips & peas.

Curry of the Day £3.50Mild authentic Curry served with rice, Naan Bread and Mango Chutney.

Chicken Goujons £3.50Four tender pieces of Southern fried Chicken, served with Chips, Coleslaw and BBQ sauce.

BBQ Chicken Breast £3.50Tender Chicken breast topped with Bacon, Cheese and BBQ sauce served with chips and peas or salad.

Chili Con Carne £3.50Tender pieces of mince beef in a spicy tomato sauce served with rice, Sour cream and tortilla chips.

Ham, Egg & Chips £3.00Freshly sliced Ham served with one free range fried Egg and Chips.

Sausage & Mash £3.00Three traditional pork Sausages served with mash Potato and Onion gravy.Vegetarian option available.

Sausage, Beans & Chips £3.00Three traditional pork Sausages served with baked Beans & Chips.Vegetarian option available.

Main Courses

Side Dishes

Chips V £1.00

Cheesey Chips £1.75

Garlic Bread V £1.00

Potato Wedges V £1.00

Battered Onion Rings V £1.00

Side Salad V £1.00

Coleslaw V 75p

Baked Beans V 75p

Cyncoed Campus Centre Now Open!RetroNews


By Luke Appleton

A new feature to Retro, “Why People Boycott…” looks at the reasons ethical buyers refuse to financially support some of the world’s largest companies. In November, we start with Nestlé.

In the late 1990s the anti-globalization

movement was taking off (most nota-bly with the protests in Seattle in 1999) causing investigations into some of the worlds largest brands (three of the most notable were Gap, McDonalds and Nestlé) – specifically their exploitative production processes. The movement continued to gain momentum until the attacks of 9/11 when world politics changed. Post-9/11, one company has been continued to be boycotted and condemned more than

any other; Nestle - the world’s largest food producer. There were various controver-sies that provoked such reaction to Nestlé. The most notable was the marketing of babies’ formula milk to mothers in devel-oping countries. Nestle incorrectly mar-keted the formula milk as an alternative to breast milk rather than as a supplement. This led to mothers replacing breast milk with Nestlé’s formula milk. Due to both a

By Adam Chubb

In this post-modern world where style seems to take prec-edent over substance it should only really follow that looks should take the same hierarchy above talent. you need only look at the Best Actress cat-egory come award season and you can predict to see the same names time and again.

It would seem we are spoilt by the wealth of male acting talent, yet when it comes to actresses only a handful of names spring to mind... Mention their looks on the other hand and this is seemingly where the big money is and the abundance of “actresses”, maybe it is the fickle male species fault, looking no further than the

stunning outer shell as opposed to judg-ing on the often dire acting talent. Point in case being the delectable Megan Fox who is now very much Hollywood’s woman of the moment. Don’t get me wrong, using looks to sell something is as old as time it-self, and in film history you need only look at Monroe or Hepburn for evidence of this, but behind their faces was great talent, and icons in the making, does someone seemingly as vapid on the inside as Fox have the legs to be remembered in years to come...? But dig a little deeper and there lies a very savvy woman, she is far from dumb and realises her talents as an actress are never going to let her live up to the “next Angelina Jolie” status she was once blessed/cursed with, in fact in response to be likened to a less talented Scarlett Johanssen she responds “I don’t want to have to go on talk shows and pull out every single SAT word I’ve ever learned to prove, like, ‘Take me seriously, I am intel-ligent, I can speak”, yet she also recognises

she is not Meryl Streep, fully aware she is “not going to win an Oscar soon.”But she also admits that without beauty she would not be where she is now, prov-ing she is a very tuned in and self aware woman owed a lot more credit than that given her. Yet she continues to prove she is that most post-modern of women, taking her image and toying with the audience using it to her advantage, that her next film, the knowing teen-horror Jennifer’s Body, is some indication as to how far Fox is prepared to go in her self-parody, playing a demon High School stunner who ironically uses her looks to draw in guys and suck the life from them. So consider for one moment this, what is more false, the self aware actress with aspirations to entertain on the back of her critics, or she who craves award recognition amidst the pretentious awards season marketing machine where period dramas and endless biopics run rife? R

Enter the Fox... Some fine acting by Megan Fox in Transformers

Why People Boycott…

lack vital health benefits the formula milk offered and the exuberant price increase after its initial marketing to a community; large numbers of young babies died of malnutrition. This practise is reported to still be going on today. It resulted in the biggest and longest running boycott of a company in history. The second biggest controversy was the use of slave labour on choco-late plantations in Africa. It is reported (by Forbes international) that children were kidnapped by Nestle suppliers so as to maximize the suppliers (and their customer’s Nestlé’s) profit. After the news broke Nestle signed up to a deal that prohibited the use of underage workers on plantations by their suppliers.

There are many other contro-versies surrounding the company from links with Mugabe to corruption charges. Many companies are known to engage in unethical practises but few provoke the consumer action that Nestle have (with a boycott lasting over 30 years). The con-tempt campaigners have towards Nestle is mainly down to their refusal (until the last decade) to recognise their exploitative practises and their inability to change. Despite a 30 year boycott, huge levels of publicity and increasing public aware-ness, Nestlé, still the world’s largest food producer with products such as Kit Kat, Shreddies, Fruit Pastilles, and Nescafe, are yet to lose their mass public appeal. R

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By Francessca James

Thanks to the success of his Reggae Reggae Sauce. Once a struggling musician from Brix-ton, Roots now finds himself a suited & booted millionaire after slaying the Dragons in the Den.

Telecoms boss Peter Jones and Austral-ian investor Richard Farleigh succumbed to Levi’s (whose real name is Keith) Caribbean charm as he delivered a lyrical reggae style pitch. Levi said the Dragons “looked at me like I was a madman” upon him turned up with his guitar. Prior to his TV appearance, the Roots family had been selling Jerk Chicken and ribs using his grandmother’s

secret recipe sauce for several years at Notting Hill Carnival, after sales figures escalated past 4,000, Levi was inspired to take his business scheme to the TV experts. The success of the Reggae Reg-gae brand has meant that Roots range of sauces can now be found with the likes of the Heinz and Hellman’s in the supermar-kets. However, the Roots empire doesn’t stop there. Levi is currently busy working on several new products in his range as well as his new Reggae Reggae Chicken Sub at Subway along with a top selling cookbook. Regardless of all that, Levi’s first love will always be his music, which he uses for inspiration every time he dons an apron and gets to work on a new recipe. Now, officially returning to his first love, the Reggae Reggae Sauce extraordinaire has released his comeback single ‘So Out

of My Mind’ earlier this month. The single has been reviewed in this months Retro – so look and listen out for it!R

Life is Tasting Pretty Good for Levi Roots

Levi’s Caribbean Lamb Curry

Serves: 3-4Preperation Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 300g diced lamb• 1 red pepper, largely diced• 1 medium baking potato, cut into

small chunks• 1 jar of Caribbean Curry Sauce• A sprig of thyme• A sprig of mint• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pan until hot, add the diced lamb and fry for around 20 minutes on a low heat until cooked through.

Pour a jar of my Caribbean Curry Sauce into a separate saucepan, heat, and stir in the chopped peppers, herbs and potato. Simmer for 10 minutes, add the cooked lamb, and simmer for a further 5 minutes.

Serve with fresh steamed rice and salad.

Retro Reviews Levi’s AlbumPage 15

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Retro Recommends...By Jake MayRetro Music Editor

Release of the MonthLocal Natives Gorilla Manor

Release date: 2nd November 2009

Local Natives are 5 blokes from Sil-verlake, South California, who release their debut album, through Infectious Label on November 2nd, and play lovely indie/rocky/folky/poppy/har-monic stuff. Having just finished the NME Radar Tour, along with the likes of Marina and the Diamonds and Golden Silvers, Local Natives’ reputation con-tinues to deservedly grow; allowing their music to christen the ears of more and more lucky people. Buy this, all ye fans of Vampire Weekend/Grizzly Bear/Animal Collective/Arcade Fire etc.

Other Releases

26th November 2009

Miike SnowMiike Snow(Electro / Pop / Indie)

7th November 2009

Team WaterpoloTeam Waterpolo(Electronic / Pop / Indie)

9th November 2009

Jamie CullumThe Pursuit(Singer Song writer / Jazz / Pop)

23rd November 2009

Chris MoylesParody Album(Comedy / Covers / Pop)

And courtesy of Wag, our drum and bass and electro expert;

2nd November 2009

The UpbeatsBig Skeleton(Drum and Bass)

2nd November 2009

Shpongle Ineffable MysteriesFrom Shpongleland(Goa Trance / Experimental / Electronical)

Bands and Solo Artists Wanted!

Each month Retro gives its students a chance to get acquainted with a band or artist from UWIC.

So, are you in a band/artist? Are you a current student at UWIC? Do you want to be seen in 3,000 Retros distributed across Cardiff for UWIC Students? Of Course you do!

Then get in touch with our Music Editor Jake May and show your interest!

[email protected]

ZimmermansUWIC Band of the Month

By Jake MayMusic Editor

Zimmermans is a Cardiff-based one-man indie-psychedelic-electro-rock act. Surprisingly, Zimmermans isn’t the Christian name of its one member, UWIC student Tomos Winfield; “The band’s name is mostly down to Bob Dylan’s real name, Robert Zimmerman. But to be honest I just thought it sounded good as a band name”.

Tom is booked to play Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens’ Swn Festival, taking place Thursday 22nd-24th October, which came about relatively easy for the 18 year old musician.

“Huw saw me play at the Eisteddfod in the summer and really liked the set, so I think he booked us off the back of that. I had also been on Bethan’s (Bethan Elfyn, BBC Introducing) Radio 1 shows, so I think she was eager for me to play too. When I look at the line up for the Radio 1 introducing gig that I’m playing (at Swn Festival), I can’t believe that I am actually playing with these bands. I mean, I have half of their records!” Any of those planning to catch Zimmermans at Swn, head to the Chapter Arts Centre on the Thursday at 18:45 prompt. His live shows are often unpre-dictable, with various guest appearances from musicians constantly keeping things new. “I think that’s a great thing (to sometimes play alone, and to sometimes play with others), so far as live playing goes, because you will always see/hear something new however many times you see/hear me play”.

Despite Tom being from Wales, he doesn’t like to be tied down, nor referred back to other Welsh acts. “Any band that comes out of Wales always has to be compared with another welsh band. You’re either the next Manics (Manic Street Preachers) or the next Super Furry Animals, why not the next Pet Shop Boys or Beatles?” Tom needn’t worry. I’d com-pare his sound to a slow paced Late of the Pier, with its distorted vocals, catchy synth, strong drum beats, and casual guitar work. Zimmermans’ debut single is soon to be recorded with Kris Jenkins of Signal Box Studios, and is due for release on the Ciwdod label in January of next year. For more information, get yourself to his MySpace page, at:myspace.com/zimmermans

For the full interview, head to uwicsu.co.uk, and navigate your way through the Retro tabs! R

UWIC ConnectionName: Tomos WinfieldCourse: First Year, Fine ArtOn advising others how to get their music heard: I don’t think you can (give advice). You just have to play the game. You will get heard if you’re good enough. Word gets ‘round and big ears don’t miss anything.”On practising your instrument whilst at uni:I don’t practise when I am away from home. I only live down the road so I take regular trips home to play and practice.On the construction of his songs:It depends, sometimes I come up with the lyrics first and work the music around that. I think sometimes people look for a magic spell that will tell them how to write their own music, stop looking and just do it! A lot of the time I will start off with a beat, but that’s not to say I do it every-time, you just do whatever you want to do.


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Fenech Soler LiesBy Rory Wilksinson

Fenech Soler? I don’t have a clue either.

The good thing about bands with strange names though is that you never know what to expect and this time, I was pleasantly surprised. This two track single came at just the right time... Its upbeat poppy-electro style gives you one last flirtation with summer before you’re thrown into the endless winter months, anything that prolongs the sunshine is a hit with me. The band seem to have opted for the Daft Punk school of music route with similarities to Vitalic and especially Digitalism apparent in the two tracks and with the music scene as it is, Fenech Soler are sure to find success awaiting them. So there you have it, stick on your shorts and your sunnies, and give these a listen at myspace.com/fenechsoler ! Fenech Soler’s ‘Lies’ out 9th November.R

UWIC Band of the Month Album Review

Levi RootsRed HotBy Alex Brady

Levi Roots; most of us will know him for his appearance on Dragons’ Den where we were in-troduced to his Reggae Reggae sauce, but apparently he does music as well, and he’s been do-ing it since the 80s! Who knew?

Many will view this as a promotional stunt for his sauce, but I managed to keep an open mind while listening, and I hope you do too. Root’s reggae album, “Red Hot”, will be released later this year, and his 12 track effort has left me a little down hearted. Firstly because tracks 1 and 12 are different versions of the same song, which is a bit lazy, secondly because it’s let him down. The first track, “Share Love”, got everything off to a good start, with simple guitars and gentle vocals creating superb mellow listening. After that you may as well have recorded him being pushed down the highest peaks of the Alps, it would’ve made for better listening. The artificial violins and random metallic noises found

in “So Out of My Mind” reminded me of cheap Christmas shopping music, a quality shared with most of the other tracks. And why did he have to quote Shakespeare!? It doesn’t fit anywhere in the track and you spend most of the following song, “Cool Me Off”, wondering why it was included, which is a shame because it’s one of the better sounds on the album. The biggest let down though was the strained backing vocals. Ever so slightly out of tune but very annoying; listen to a few seconds of “You.S. Africa” to get a good idea of what I’m on about. To add to that, it was the greatest element that brought Roots tumbling down. His voice is a splendid mix of Bob Marley and Shaggy, though softer and with more emotion. The backing singers drew your attention away from his vocals and left you scurrying into a musical corner, desper-ately trying to escape them. He has the potential to be a damn decent artist and if you do keep an open mind, you’ll be able to hear it as well, he’s just been let down by everything else that makes an album worth listening to.R

Score

2:1

Levi Roots, Red Hot it’s Not

Score

2:2


UWIC Students’ Union listens to Nation Radio - 106.8 & 107.3 FM, www.nationwales.com UWIC Students’ Union listens to Nation Radio - 106.8 & 107.3 FM, www.nationwales.com

‘Express Yourself’ - UWIC Library & Information Services are giving you the chance to get your creative juices flowing to enter a unique arts competition.

There are fab prizes up for grabs of Ipods & gift vouchers, and the overall UWIC winner will go forward to the National Art Competition with Ruth Jones, also known as Nessa from BBC’s hit show Gavin & Stacey will be presenting the awards.

What do you have to do?The competition theme is ‘Express Yourself!’ - What do libraries mean to you and how do they inspire you? You may wish to focus on one specific topic such as books, computers, staff or alternatively how the library has inspired you or helped you to achieve your goals. Closing date for entries is the 1st December 2009.

What media can you enter?Creative Writing – short stories or poems.Visual Art – Drawing, painting, original printing, craft work, sculpture, photography and mixed media.Short film / audio – music, drama, dance, animation and audio recordings.

What will you win?3 UWIC Runners up – iPod Nano’s1 overall UWIC winner – Flip Camera & £50 High street Voucher and entrance to the National Art Competition where there is a prize of £500 in high street vouchers and a chance to meet Nessa herself!

Where do I get an entry pack from?These are in your campus learning centres or for more information visit The National Art Competition or email either

[email protected]@uwic.ac.uk

So come all your budding artists in what ever form suits…. make UWIC proud, Tidy!


Hello there!

Each month Retro casts the spotlight on one dynamic thinker in out feature Designer of the Month. This time it is the turn of our BA Graphic Communication degree course. We caught up with Jo Hawker to find out what makes her tick.

Hello Jo! First things first lets get some background info on you. Where do you hail from? What college did you attend? And what course are you currently studying here at UWIC?

Hello! I’m from Taunton and I live in a little village out in the sticks of Somerset. In Wadham School 6th Form I studied AS-Level Business studies and completed A-levels in Product Design, Art, Geography and General Studies. Still not knowing what to do with myself, and not wanting to go to university, I did an Art Foundation at Somerset College of Art and Technology Now here I am 8 years down the line doing what I always wanted to! That makes me feel really old to say that! And now here I am at lovely UWIC in my last year of Graphic Communication.

In your opinion, what is the best thing about studying an art and design degree at university?

It’s also easier to find people like yourself who are interested in the same things. This helps to widen your knowledge of various aspects in design when you can

talk to likeminded people. Also from personal experience, moving away from home to go on a course gives you more confidence in yourself. Some of the most enjoyable aspects of the course would be the opportunities of working on freelance projects, going to design festivals and the university having great connections with professionals in the local area and across the country.

Who are your current art and design heroes? Who do you look to for inspiration?

JON BURGERMAN!! I actually think I’m a little too obsessed with him at the moment. Everyone who knows me knows that I love or will buy almost anything with monsters on but then again the same goes for anything covered in birds and owls. A few other inspirational people to me are the likes of Si Scott, Radim Malinic, Vault 49 and the post secret project.

What things around you inspire your work?

I can get crazy ideas from the smallest, weirdest things. Just try to see things in a new light or not how you would usually see it. Music is also a big factor, if I’m designing something really fun and colourful the last thing I want to listen to is something depressing.

Looking into the future, where would you like to be in 5 years time?

Well after this year I am hoping to go traveling and try to work in Australia for a year. It all hangs on how it works out there really. If I really enjoy it I may consider living there for a few years, if not I’ll be back to work in the UK either at a design company.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about starting an art and design degree course? Any words of wisdom?

Make sure that you are enthusiastic and willing to work hard for what you want and rise to the challenge of set projects. There isn’t much room for dossing around, push yourself and get your moneys worth out of the course! Don’t be scared to verbalise your thoughts and be able to take constructive criticism without taking it to heart.

Thanks Jo! If you would like to feature in the next Designer of the Month. All you have to do is email your portfolio to me at

[email protected]

Left: Jo Hawker herselfBelow: Shortlisted competition entryfor a series of Mabinogion books. Run by Design Wales. Below left: NHS Foundation Trust information booklet.Below right: Flyer for Poptart.

Photography: Carl Sutherwood


Welcome to the Art and Design section of Retro. Here you can find plenty of inspirational stuff to get your creative juices flowing!

My name is Gareth Dunt. I’m the Assistant Editor and Design Reporter for Retro. I’m currently in my final year here at UWIC studying Graphic Communication. You will notice some adverts throughout this newspaper calling for contributions from students. It really is as easy as sending an email and getting involved – we will always have a role for you! As a creative person myself I’m always looking for designers and illustrators to submit artwork for the stories we cover each and every month. So if you want some real world experience give me a shout! I spend a lot of time looking for interesting things in the world of art and design. Some of which I put in Retro, but most end up on my blog due to the sheer amount of it. If you have 5 minutes free and want to feed your creative hunger, be sure to check out my blog at

garethdunt.blogspot.com

And if you’re into Twitter, you can follow me by searching for

garethlloyd123

Furthermore if you have a question or would like to have a chat about anything featured in Retro, feel free to contact me on the email address below. Better still if you have an event or exhibition you would like advertised here… you know what to do…

[email protected]

Club was a huge success. It attracted many artists and designers from Wales. The evening included a mind-blowing talk from Greyworld artist Andrew Shoben, a great stand up comedian that managed to spur up tension between designers (always good!) and the somewhat ‘different’ tones of gypsy band Ragora Kaht. However don’t think for one minute that the Cardiff Design Festival is exclusively for industry professionals! There are plenty of ways to get involved as a student. The festival hosts it’s Best of Welsh Graduate show that celebrates innovative creative thinking by students in Wales. Furthermore you can always help by lending a hand with moving exhibitions and setting up spaces. It all counts! For more information about the upcoming events go to the Cardiff Design Festival website at

cardiffdesignfestival.org

Well well well! The Cardiff Design Festival is here! With a very official opening at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, the festival is a major event of the creative Welsh calendar. It hosts great events such as award ceremonies, exhibitions, talks and cocktail parties! All under the banner of Welsh creativity. Having been helping out in the festival, I’d like to congratulate both Olwen Moseley and Angie Dutton for their endless enthusiasm and commitment. Of course this would not have been possible without the many people that dedicated their time to putting on a great series of events. Thank you to all! The award ceremony at the Glee


COMPETITION TIME!Worth looking at...

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CARDIFF DESIGN FESTIVAL!

Cardiff Design Festival Events

October

26th - Graduate Expose, Photomarathon Reflecting Wales, Design Showcase.27th - Graduate Expose, Photomarathon, Reflecting Wales, Design Showcase.28th - Graduate Expose, D&AD student seminar, Photomarathon, Design Showcase.29th - Graduate Expose, DEA Awards, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.30th - Graduate Expose, Design Showcase, Reflecting Wales, Design Showcase.31th - Graduate Expose, Design Showcase, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.

November

1st - Graduate Expose, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.2nd - Graduate Expose, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.3rd - Reflecting Wales, Graduate Expose.4th - Reflecting Wales, Graduate Expose.5th - Graduate Expose.6th - Graduate Expose.

DESIGNER OF THE MONTH:JO HAWKER

Calling all UWIC Artists and Designers!

Retro want to hear from you!

If you fancy featuring as the next Retro Artist/Designer of the Month, submit an article or advertise an exhibition please get in touch with our Art & Design editor -

Gareth [email protected]


UWIC Students’ Union listens to Nation Radio - 106.8 & 107.3 FM, www.nationwales.com UWIC Students’ Union listens to Nation Radio - 106.8 & 107.3 FM, www.nationwales.com

‘Express Yourself’ - UWIC Library & Information Services are giving you the chance to get your creative juices flowing to enter a unique arts competition.

There are fab prizes up for grabs of Ipods & gift vouchers, and the overall UWIC winner will go forward to the National Art Competition with Ruth Jones, also known as Nessa from BBC’s hit show Gavin & Stacey will be presenting the awards.

What do you have to do?The competition theme is ‘Express Yourself!’ - What do libraries mean to you and how do they inspire you? You may wish to focus on one specific topic such as books, computers, staff or alternatively how the library has inspired you or helped you to achieve your goals. Closing date for entries is the 1st December 2009.

What media can you enter?Creative Writing – short stories or poems.Visual Art – Drawing, painting, original printing, craft work, sculpture, photography and mixed media.Short film / audio – music, drama, dance, animation and audio recordings.

What will you win?3 UWIC Runners up – iPod Nano’s1 overall UWIC winner – Flip Camera & £50 High street Voucher and entrance to the National Art Competition where there is a prize of £500 in high street vouchers and a chance to meet Nessa herself!

Where do I get an entry pack from?These are in your campus learning centres or for more information visit The National Art Competition or email either

[email protected]@uwic.ac.uk

So come all your budding artists in what ever form suits…. make UWIC proud, Tidy!


Hello there!

Each month Retro casts the spotlight on one dynamic thinker in out feature Designer of the Month. This time it is the turn of our BA Graphic Communication degree course. We caught up with Jo Hawker to find out what makes her tick.

Hello Jo! First things first lets get some background info on you. Where do you hail from? What college did you attend? And what course are you currently studying here at UWIC?

Hello! I’m from Taunton and I live in a little village out in the sticks of Somerset. In Wadham School 6th Form I studied AS-Level Business studies and completed A-levels in Product Design, Art, Geography and General Studies. Still not knowing what to do with myself, and not wanting to go to university, I did an Art Foundation at Somerset College of Art and Technology Now here I am 8 years down the line doing what I always wanted to! That makes me feel really old to say that! And now here I am at lovely UWIC in my last year of Graphic Communication.

In your opinion, what is the best thing about studying an art and design degree at university?

It’s also easier to find people like yourself who are interested in the same things. This helps to widen your knowledge of various aspects in design when you can

talk to likeminded people. Also from personal experience, moving away from home to go on a course gives you more confidence in yourself. Some of the most enjoyable aspects of the course would be the opportunities of working on freelance projects, going to design festivals and the university having great connections with professionals in the local area and across the country.

Who are your current art and design heroes? Who do you look to for inspiration?

JON BURGERMAN!! I actually think I’m a little too obsessed with him at the moment. Everyone who knows me knows that I love or will buy almost anything with monsters on but then again the same goes for anything covered in birds and owls. A few other inspirational people to me are the likes of Si Scott, Radim Malinic, Vault 49 and the post secret project.

What things around you inspire your work?

I can get crazy ideas from the smallest, weirdest things. Just try to see things in a new light or not how you would usually see it. Music is also a big factor, if I’m designing something really fun and colourful the last thing I want to listen to is something depressing.

Looking into the future, where would you like to be in 5 years time?

Well after this year I am hoping to go traveling and try to work in Australia for a year. It all hangs on how it works out there really. If I really enjoy it I may consider living there for a few years, if not I’ll be back to work in the UK either at a design company.

What is the most important piece of advice you would give to someone thinking about starting an art and design degree course? Any words of wisdom?

Make sure that you are enthusiastic and willing to work hard for what you want and rise to the challenge of set projects. There isn’t much room for dossing around, push yourself and get your moneys worth out of the course! Don’t be scared to verbalise your thoughts and be able to take constructive criticism without taking it to heart.

Thanks Jo! If you would like to feature in the next Designer of the Month. All you have to do is email your portfolio to me at

[email protected]

Left: Jo Hawker herselfBelow: Shortlisted competition entryfor a series of Mabinogion books. Run by Design Wales. Below left: NHS Foundation Trust information booklet.Below right: Flyer for Poptart.

Photography: Carl Sutherwood


Welcome to the Art and Design section of Retro. Here you can find plenty of inspirational stuff to get your creative juices flowing!

My name is Gareth Dunt. I’m the Assistant Editor and Design Reporter for Retro. I’m currently in my final year here at UWIC studying Graphic Communication. You will notice some adverts throughout this newspaper calling for contributions from students. It really is as easy as sending an email and getting involved – we will always have a role for you! As a creative person myself I’m always looking for designers and illustrators to submit artwork for the stories we cover each and every month. So if you want some real world experience give me a shout! I spend a lot of time looking for interesting things in the world of art and design. Some of which I put in Retro, but most end up on my blog due to the sheer amount of it. If you have 5 minutes free and want to feed your creative hunger, be sure to check out my blog at

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Furthermore if you have a question or would like to have a chat about anything featured in Retro, feel free to contact me on the email address below. Better still if you have an event or exhibition you would like advertised here… you know what to do…

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Club was a huge success. It attracted many artists and designers from Wales. The evening included a mind-blowing talk from Greyworld artist Andrew Shoben, a great stand up comedian that managed to spur up tension between designers (always good!) and the somewhat ‘different’ tones of gypsy band Ragora Kaht. However don’t think for one minute that the Cardiff Design Festival is exclusively for industry professionals! There are plenty of ways to get involved as a student. The festival hosts it’s Best of Welsh Graduate show that celebrates innovative creative thinking by students in Wales. Furthermore you can always help by lending a hand with moving exhibitions and setting up spaces. It all counts! For more information about the upcoming events go to the Cardiff Design Festival website at

cardiffdesignfestival.org

Well well well! The Cardiff Design Festival is here! With a very official opening at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay, the festival is a major event of the creative Welsh calendar. It hosts great events such as award ceremonies, exhibitions, talks and cocktail parties! All under the banner of Welsh creativity. Having been helping out in the festival, I’d like to congratulate both Olwen Moseley and Angie Dutton for their endless enthusiasm and commitment. Of course this would not have been possible without the many people that dedicated their time to putting on a great series of events. Thank you to all! The award ceremony at the Glee


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Cardiff Design Festival Events

October

26th - Graduate Expose, Photomarathon Reflecting Wales, Design Showcase.27th - Graduate Expose, Photomarathon, Reflecting Wales, Design Showcase.28th - Graduate Expose, D&AD student seminar, Photomarathon, Design Showcase.29th - Graduate Expose, DEA Awards, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.30th - Graduate Expose, Design Showcase, Reflecting Wales, Design Showcase.31th - Graduate Expose, Design Showcase, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.

November

1st - Graduate Expose, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.2nd - Graduate Expose, Reflecting Wales, Photomarathon.3rd - Reflecting Wales, Graduate Expose.4th - Reflecting Wales, Graduate Expose.5th - Graduate Expose.6th - Graduate Expose.

DESIGNER OF THE MONTH:JO HAWKER


RetroFilm Reviews cineworldC I N E M A S

By Adam Chubb

Starring: Heath Ledger, Christopher Plummer, Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, Verne Troyer, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, Colin FarrellDirector: Terry GilliamWriter(s): Terry Gilliam, Charles McK-eownCinematography: Nicola PecoriniOriginal Score: Jeff Danna, Mychael DannaRunning Time: 122 Mins.

Terry Gilliam is a visionary when it comes to film, a true auteur with an undeniable signature, which means that the likelihood is you will either love or hate his output and

it is also the very reason he struggles to find the budgets needed to fulfill his visions.

His ideas are big, his plots fantastical, fairytales of the post-modern era replete with all manner of creatures, eccentric characters and astounding imagery but often overlooked for these reasons is the heart to be found within, deeply personal and often very moving; this is the reason that I for one am very much of the side of his fandom.True, Gilliam’s last efforts were chalk and cheese, The Brothers Grimm was very much tethered by studio interference into the director’s vision while Tideland felt a little too rampant for its own good, a comeback if you will to the studio inter-ference that came before. So where does the infamous The Imaginarium of Doctor

Parnassus sit? And is it deserving of more than just the “Heath Ledger’s last film” tag many have labelled it with. As with all Gilliam’s tales I could not begin to explain the plot here and now, suffice to say it involves a travelling show caught in another era yet peddling its wares in modern day London, the troupe inhabiting this show are as eclectic as you would expect and each actor relishes their role, Troyer as Percy and Plummer as Parnassus are both stand-outs injecting the eccentrici-ties with depth and heart, but kudos to everyone else for standing their ground amongst such a group of larger than life characters. Entering this world is Ledger, found hanging from beneath a bridge, he is saved and thrust headfirst into the wager Parnassus has going with Mr. Nick (the great Tom Waits) for the soul of his

daughter. Despite being complex to explain, the plot really isn’t rocket science and it is great to see a film that not only has visual style in spades but has a plot that both works and compliments Gil-liam’s style so well. Ledger’s death whilst seeming-ly a curse on the production is covered exceptionally well by Law, Depp and Far-rell, all great and full of pathos for their deceased friend and colleague. That the scenes work so well in context (as Tony enters the Imaginarium) is testament to Gilliam’s storytelling skills with the sto-rytelling device never jarring or feeling forced. But as ever it is in the visuals and scope that prove to be the film’s strength, and in a wealth of comedic touches that prove Gilliam will forever be a Python. Humour really is a key to keeping you hooked and while it is true

some of the more surreal touches won’t be to everyone’s taste, but if you can ap-proach with an open mind and prepared to enjoy something far and beyond the usual Hollywood fare you will be richly rewarded.

VerdictA wildly imaginative return to form for Gilliam, with material that plays to the ex-Pythons great strengths of visual flourish and thoughtful yet fantastical fairytales The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus rises from its tragic setback and proves a fitting farewell to Ledger...and friends!R

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UpBy Adam Chubb

Starring (the voices of ): Edward Asner, Christopher Plummer, Jordan Nagai, Delroy LindoDirector: Pete Doctor, Bob PetersonWriter(s): Bob Peterson, Pete DoctorCinematography: N/AOriginal Score: Michael GiacchinoRunning Time: 96 Mins.

There is very little denying that as a studio Pixar exude anything other than excel-lence, even there weaker efforts really don’t deserve to be classed as weak. It is only that they lay alongside a great many masterpieces of not only

animation, but film, that they could be considered inferior (Cars and A Bugs Life).

Last year saw the release of Wall-E and with it a new bench-mark in both film-making and animation, leaving their next film Up with some rather large footprints to step in.From Pete Doctor, he behind Monsters Inc., there is very little surprise that Up, Pixar’s 10th full-length feature, is superb in every sense of the word, the animation whilst not as mind blowing as that seen in Wall-E is so characterised it bears more likeness to the classic Warner Brother’s cartoons of the 1930’s and 40’s than anything Disney (Pixar’s parent studio) have ever done. Opening with a heart-breaking montage showing how Carl Frederickson (Asner) met his wife-to-be Ellie and their subsequent life together, etching out key moments in such a way that in only a few brief minutes you really get a feel for how special Ellie was to Carl, and vice versa. It’s is no surprise to learn this montage doesn’t end quite so

happily, picking up with the now 70-odd year old Carl a slightly grumpy old man who wears a hearing aid and needs a walking stick to get around. It is at this point Russell enters the fray, the little round boy-scout with aspiration’s to earn his final badge (to help the elderly of course!). Carl sends Russell on his way after a non-existent bird... We then learn of the impend-ing demolishment of Carl’s home, and this is where both the flying house that has been so prevalent on the posters comes in, as Carl takes flight (in his house!) to find the place Ellie longed to visit in South America. But what do you know, Russell ends up along for the ride.This kind of buddy pairing has become the staple of Pixar with very few of their tales not having this dynamic at the centre, the fact that every time it is used there is a freshness that over-rides the potentially stale set-up is to be commended. It is in taking the risk of having a pensioner as your hero that this is achieved, Carl is a hugely likeable character and Russell the perfect foil. It goes without saying that lessons are learned and there are strong messages

to be found about family and friendship, thankfully they are not hammered home and remain subtle to the point where they can be poignantly heart-breaking. The key to Up’s success how-ever IS Carl, everyone knows or knew someone like him, he is yours, mine and everyone’s Grandfather, or element’s of at least. The fact that his house flies is really irrelevant to the film’s heart. So that is the deep and emotional “stuff”. As you may, or may not know, Pixar’s mantra is that for every laugh there should be a tear, well the tears are well and truly covered, joyous, poignant, sad, however they are matched in Up with possibly some of Pixar’s funniest ever moments. Painted with the zany edge that worked so well in Monsters Inc., Up is consistently funny and rather than say Disney films for example the humour does not simply come from the side-kick characters, as fully rounded as Carl and Russell are Kevin (a giant bird) and in a stroke of genius that simply made the film for me, Doug, a talking dog. Given this ability by his owner (and the film’s eventual villain, ) Doug wears a collar that translates his thoughts, so between

the “I love you master” and “hello my name is Doug” comes the sudden realisa-tion he has seen a squirrel. And just when you think it wouldn’t get any better a whole pack of talking dog’s enter the fray... I could go on, but that would be to rob you of many of the great surprises, though I do feel obliged to say that Up contains the best “dog” fight scene since Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit! The only negative I could take from the experience was the seeming pointless-ness to the whole 3D aspect, rather than aid in the enjoyment, to me it often felt a slight distraction and in a film this good the need for any kind of gimmick becomes largely defunct.

VerdictUp is as funny as it is heart-felt, yet again Pixar have hit the movie jack-pot and crafted something truly special, only they could make a pen-sioner the animated hero of the year! R

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Dear Aunty Archer,I’m a student at UWIC looking to en-hance my experience and employabili-ty. I’m very keen to develop my studies, learn new skills and meet new people. Is there anything you can recommend that will help boost my experiences? Kate

Hi Kate,I think it’s great that you want to enhance your experiences and employability skills.The Membership Services department at the Students Union is keen to develop and promote student volunteering in the community and have so formed a link with VCS (Voluntary Community Service) – which is the Cardiff Volunteer Centre. Voluntary work is an ideal way to gain these important skills – and you can have the chance to work in any specific areas you’re interested in – be it with Children, Youth Work, Health, Disability…… the list goes on. So if you’re interested in a fantastic opportunity to improve your personal development then visit www.uwicsu.co.uk and click on Volunteering for more information. Aunty Archer

Dear Aunty Archer,I’m a first year student and am now a few weeks in to the course I’m study-ing. I’m not entirely happy with the course and have a few issues about it. Who would be the best people to speak to in order for me to express my concerns?Tom

Hi Tom,The best person to speak to regarding course issues would be your course StAR (Student Academic Representative). You should have at least one StAR on your course, they are normally appointed in the first few weeks of lectures and are there to represent the students on your course. StARs are there to get your point of view across to the people who deliver your courses, so they are a good first point of contact if you have comments about things such as teaching or facilities. StARs also work closely with the School Reps who are employed by the student union, whose role is to ensure that the student views are heard clearly at School level. To find out who your StAR is – go to www.uwicsu.co.uk and click on Represen-tation. Aunty Archer

Dear Aunty Archer,I’m really struggling for money – already! My loan has only just covered the cost of my accommodation and my tuition fees – and I’m now left with very little to spend on living costs! Can you please help?!Jack

Hi Jack,Don’t panic! If you’re strug-gling for

money then you may be able to get some help via the Financial Contingency Fund (FCF). The FCF is a sum of money given to UWIC each year by the Welsh Assembly. This money is then divided between students facing excessive hardship. If you are studying full or part-time on a main-stream undergraduate or postgraduate course or course of further education, you are eligible to apply to the FCF as long as you meet the residence requirements (as it is only available to “home” students). If you are awarded money from the fund, the good thing is that it does not have to be repaid! Aunty Archer

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DOWN2. A Hit by Coldplay (6)3. To Get Away (6)5. A Person confinde in prison (6)6. A Swedish City (6)8. Events in a Series (8)10. To Search over and over again (8)13. Example: she is as graceful as a horse (6)14. A round orange fruit (6)15. Short sleeved top (6)16. ................Dioxide (6)

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British Universities & Colleges SportRetroBUCS Fixtures & Results

Badminton l (W2A)

Badminton W (Prem)

Basketball M (W2B)

Basketball W1 (Prem)

Basketball W2 (W2A)

Football M1 (W2B)

Football M2 (W2B)

Football M3 (W3B)

Football W1 (Prem)

Football W2 (W1A)

Golf (Prem S)

Hockey M1 (W2B)

Hockey M2 (W3B)

Hockey W1 (Prem)

Hockey W2 (W 2B)

Hockey W3 (W3B)

Lacrosse (W1A)

Netball 1 (Prem)

Netball 2 (W2B)

Netball 3 (W2B)

Netball 4 (W3B)

Rugby Union M1 (Prem A)

Rugby Union M2 (Prem B)

Rugby Union M3 (W1A)


Rugby Union W (Prem)

Rugby League (Premier S)

Squash 1 (W1A)

Squash 2 (W2B)

Squash W 1 (Prem)

Tennis M1 (W1A)

Tennis M2 (W2B)

Tennis W (W1A)

Volleyball M (W2A)

Volleyball W (W2A)

4th NovUWE 1 (A)

Bath 1 (H)

Cardiff 2 (H)

Brighton 1 (H)

Solent 1 (H)

UWIC 2 (A)

UWIC 1 (H)

Aber 1 (A)

Bath 1 (H)

Exeter 1 (A)

Bo’mouth 1 (A)

Medics 1 (H)

Aber 1 (H)

Cambridge 1 (H)

Cardiff 3 (A)

Bristol 4 (A)

Plymouth 1 (H)

Bristol 1 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Medics 1 (H)

Swansea 2 (H)

Bath 1 (A)

Ox Brookes 1 (H)

RAC 1 (H)

Gloucester 1 (H)

Exeter 1 (A)

Oxford 1 (H)

Exeter 1 (H)

Medics 1 (A)

Bath 2 (H)

Bath 2 (A)

Cardiff 2 (H)

Swansea 1 (H)

Gloucester 1 (A)

Gloucester 1 (A)

11th NovSolent 1 (H)

Cambridge 1 (A)

Newport 1 (A)

London Met1 (A)

Glos 1 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (A)

Medics 1 (A)

Swansea 2 (A)

Brighton 1 (A)

Southampton 1 (H)

Bath 1 (H)

Bristol 2 (A)

Cardiff 4 (A)

Exeter 1 (A)

Bath 3 (A)

RAC 1 (H)

Swansea 1 (A)

Brunel 1 (H)

Medics 1 (H)

Bristol 2 (A)

Glos 2 (H)

Swansea 1 (H)

Medics 1 (H)

Glamorgan 1 (A)

Hartpury 3 (A)

Brunel 1 (H)

Loughborough 2 (A)

Southampton 1 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Southampton 1 (A)

Bo’mouth 2 (H)

Gloucester 1 (A)

Exeter 2 (A)

Swansea 1 (A)

UWE 1 (H)

November 2009UWIC BUCS Fixtures

18th Nov

Exeter 1 (H)

Oxford 1 (A)

Aber 1 (H)

Medics 1 (A)

Hartpury 3 (A)

Portsmouth 1 (H)

Bristol 1 (H)

Plymouth 1 (H)

Swansea 2 (H)

RAC 1 (A)

Bath 1 (H)

Glam 2 (A)

Glos 1 (H)

Cardiff 1 (H)

Cardiff 3 (A)

Trinity 1 (A)

UWE 1 (A)

Gloucester 1 (H)

Bristol 2 (H)

Marjons 1 (A)

Northampton 1 (A)

UWE 1 (A)

Glam1 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Exeter 1 (A)

Bristol 1 (A)

25th NovGlos 1 (A)

London Met 1 (A)

Bristol 1 (H)

Portsmouth 1 (H)

UWE 1 (H)

Medics 1 (H)

Hartpury 2 (H)

Cardiff 2 (H)

Brunel 1 (A)

Swansea 1 (H)

Glos 2 (H)

Bristol 1 (A)

Glam 1 (A)

Glos 2 (A)

Bristol 2 (A)

Bath 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (H)

Swansea 1 (H)

Aber 1 (A)

Hartpury 1 (H)

Hartpury 2 (A)

Hartpury 3 (H)

Exeter 2 (H)

Exeter 1 (H)

Bristol 2 (H)

Aber 1 (A)

Gloucester 1 (A)

UWE 1 (H)

Cardiff 1 (A)

Gloucester 1 (H)

Marjons 1 (H)

7th Oct

14 - 14 Hartpury 1 (A)

7 - 21 Hartpury 2 (H)

26 - 21 Hartpury 3 (A)

0 - 24 Exeter 2 (H)

14th Oct4 - 4 Soton 2 (H)

6 - 2 Exeter 1 (A)

104 - 34 Swansea 2 (H)

117 - 28 Oxford 1 (H)

61 - 26 Bath 1 (H)

2 - 3 Hartpury 2 (H)

2 - 0 Gloucester 2 (H)

1 - 4 Trinity 1 (A)

1 - 1 Portsmouth 1 (A)

6 - 0 Bristol 1 (A)

4 - 2 Plymouth 1 (A)

4 - 0 Bath 4 (H)

1 - 1 Cardiff 3 (A)

2 - 5 Bath 1 (A)

2 - 2 Swansea 1 (A)

1 - 3 Medics 1 (H)

20 - 5 RAC 1 (H)

42 - 32 Cardiff 1 (A)

50 - 20 UWIC 3 (A)

20 - 50 UWIC 2 (H)

42 - 13 Newport 1 (H)

44 - 6 St Mary’s 1 (H)

45 - 25 Oxford (A)

29 - 13 UWIC 4 (H)

13 - 29 UWIC 3 (A)

12 - 23 Northampton 1 (H)

3 - 2 UWE 1 (H)

0 - 5 Gloucester 1 (A)

3 - 0 Swansea 1 (A)

0 - 10 Exeter 1 (H)

2 - 8 Bristol 1 (H)

21st Oct8 - 0 Glam 2 (A)

201 - 37 Glamorgan 2 (A)

117 - 13 Portsmouth 1 (A)

51 - 47 Plymouth 1 (A)


2 - 3 Glamorgan 1 (H)


1 - 2 Brunel 1 (H)


3 - 3 Cardiff 1 (H)

3 - 1 Cardiff 3 (A)

2 - 0 Bristol 3 (H)

1 - 4 Bristol 1 (H)

4 - 1 Bristol 3 (H)

2 - 0 Aber 1 (A)

0 - 21 Soton 1 (A)

36 - 19 Bath 1 (H)

40 - 28 Swansea 1 (H)

24 - 24 Glam 1 (A)

27 - 38 Cardiff 3 (A)

30 - 33 Bristol 1 (A)

24 - 15 Cardiff 1 (H)

6 - 26 Exeter 2 (A)

31 - 20 RAC 1 (H)

56 - 0 Chichester 1 (H)

16 - 12 Exeter 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (A)

5 - 0 Cardiff 1 (H)

4 - 0 Cardiff 1 (H)

2 - 8 UWE 1 (A)

Swansea 2 (A)


October 2009UWIC BUCS Results

For more BUCS fixtures & results check out www.bucs.org.uk

Badminton l (W2A)

Badminton W (Prem)

Basketball M (W2B)

Basketball W1 (Prem)

Basketball W2 (W2A)

Football M1 (W2B)

Football M2 (W2B)

Football M3 (W3B)

Football W1 (Prem)

Football W2 (W1A)

Golf (Prem S)

Hockey M1 (W2B)

Hockey M2 (W3B)

Hockey W1 (Prem)

Hockey W2 (W 2B)

Hockey W3 (W3B)

Lacrosse (W1A)

Netball 1 (Prem)

Netball 2 (W2B)

Netball 3 (W2B)

Netball 4 (W3B)

Rugby Union M1 (Prem A)

Rugby Union M2 (Prem B)



Rugby Union W (Prem)

Rugby League (Premier S)

Squash 1 (W1A)

Squash 2 (W2B)

Squash W 1 (Prem)

Tennis M1 (W1A)

Tennis M2 (W2B)

Tennis W (W1A)

Volleyball M (W2A)

Volleyball W (W2A)


RetroBUCS PhotographyThis months Photos were taken by Mike Kirtland on the 21st October. If you are interested in purchasing one of the photographs please contact [email protected] Month we will have photographs from the whole of Novembers games.


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RetroSport

By Damian Jennings Archers Basketball Head Coach

Pre-season for the Archers has been its most comprehensive & thus far it seems to be paying off. Two competitive losses to U18 Men’s National League teams at Taunton Tigers & Reading Rockets Academies proved that the conditioning work Dai Watts & Rachel Cork have supplemented the on-court focus and tenacity well.

Playing junior men helps stretch the senior ladies physically and mentally, as they tend to be quicker, more aggressive and more physical. We have focused a lot on the 1v1 battle within the team game & competing against men has helped test & push this focus area. We also welcomed Barking Abbey for a weekend of pre-season test games beating them convincingly by 20+pts in both games, whilst also being able to rotate our much deeper bench for 2009-10 season giving everyone an opportunity to impress upon selection choices going forward. EBL Division 1 began with an early start, leaving Cyncoed at 7:30 a.m. for a 2p.m. tip away to London Met. Their arena is literally 50m from Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium and Arsenal were

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2009/10 – The start we were looking for…

Great Britain U20 & Archers forward Nicki Averypulls-up for a quick 3-pointer versus London Met.

“Make sure you checkout our new website:www.uwicarchers.com Keep up-to-date with home game dates and tip-off times.

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playing home to Birmingham kicking off at 3p.m. so we could not take any risks. The prudent start proved necessary as we started particularly physically and executed offenses well to pull-away from last season’s other BUCS finalists. Going into the half-time break the Archers were 24 up, 47-23. The 2nd half saw more of the

same with electric breaks, deep 3’s and some great stops pushing the finishing score to 90-42. Anticipation mounts for the

new-look Archers EBL Div II team as they are yet to play a game due to

Plymouth Racers frustratingly postponing at the very last mo-ment. The BUCS section of the Arch-ers season has also started with authority as we beat Oxford University 117-28…not really

a score-line worth gloating about, as unfortunately the level of opposition does not really hot-up till the Final 8’s, but we will continue to maximize all we can from the regular season games in-front of us & work on specific aspects of the game that benefit us. Archers BUCS II team also put points on the board with their first game

beating Bath University 61-26 display-ing that although in their inaugural year they could some damage in the BUCS 2A conference. Make sure you checkout our new website www.uwicarchers.com to keep up-to-date with home game dates and tip-off times. We normally tip at 4 p.m. but the game versus Team Northumbria (BIG grudge game!!) uniquely tip’s at 2p.m. in the Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus. See you at the Archers Arena – make some noise!! R

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RetroSport

From WRU Website

Wales Women head coach Jason Lewis has named a train-ing squad for a season which concludes with the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

He has named a group of 34 which includes 6 uncapped players. Lewis will select his players for this November’s friendly Test against Sweden and the Women’s Six Nations Championship from this squad before narrowing it down ahead of the global tournament which will be held across the Severn Bridge in

England next summer. “It’s a strong squad and we’re probably flying in the face in terms of national squads, as we’ve increased the group to 34. I want to create a really com-petitive environment within the squad so no-one feels their place is secure. I think the squad is moving in the right direction,” said Lewis. “We aspire to be world cham-pions. We’re not so stupid as to think that is an easy task, it will be very tough,” he admitted. “It will take a lot of work and a lot of effort on my part, the players and management to get us competitive on the world stage but we are committed to that so who knows what can happen?”

Last season may have been the best in Welsh women’s history, but coach Jason Lewis still believes it could have been even better. Lewis’s squad claimed the Tri-ple Crown for the first time after beating arch rivals England, Scotland and Ireland but a defeat out in France denied Wales a Grand Slam. “We can look back and see that it was the most successful year in women’s rugby but in my coach’s mind, I’m still left with what could have been a grand slam,” he said, referring to the defeat against the Tricolores, before adding: “I think there is still more in the tank.” All eyes are now on next year’s Women’s Rugby World Cup with a series of

training weekends already underway.

Wales Women training squad:Forwards:Mellissa Berry (capt, Blaydon), Jenny Davies (Waterloo), Claire Horgan (Sara-cens), Louise Horgan (Saracens), Hannah Roberts (UWIC), Catrin Edwards (Cardiff Quins), Becky Newton* (Cardiff Quins), Rhian Bowden (UWIC), Gemma Hallett (Pontyclun), Rachel Taylor (Cardiff Quins), Claire Donovan (Saracens), Beth Hawke (Bristol Ladies), Jamie Kift (Bristol Ladies), Carys John (UWIC), Catrina Nicholas (Car-diff Quins), Hannah Torangi (UWIC), Lisa Newton* (UWIC)Backs:Amy Day (Bristol Ladies), Laura Prosser

(Cardiff Quins), Laura Marsh* (Wood-bridge), Awen Thomas (Cardiff Quins), Naomi Thomas (Cardiff Quins), Elinor Snowsill* (Cardiff Quins), Clare Flowers (Bristol Ladies), Rachel Poolman (UWIC), Kaye Rees* (Harlequins), Ceri Redman* (UWIC), Heledd Stephens (UWIC), Louise Rickard (Woodbridge), Hayley Baxter (Cardiff Quins), Non Evans (Clifton), Mared Evans (UWIC), Aimee Young (UWIC), Alison Wright (Oakmeadians)

* = uncapped playerR

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9 UWIC Students Selected for Wales’ Rugby World Cup Training Squad

Left to Right: Hannah Torangi, Rhian Bowden, Hannah Roberts and Carys John have been selected for national duty again.

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