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September 2009A UWIC Student’ Union Publication

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Campus Centre Nearing

CompletionFor more information including the

Campus Centre opening date turn to: Page 3

Parking Problems at Llandaff Campus?

With the new CSM building nearing completion at Llandaff Campus how will students ever park their cars?

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Free Pull Out BUCS Fixtures Poster

If you’re planning on playing sport for UWIC this year, or support one of our teams this must go up in your room!

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R. Poolman Scoops BUCS Award

UWIC Sports Personality of the Year Award winner, wins BUCS Sportswoman of the Year Award.

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RetroWelcomes

By Claire RaffertyUWICSU President

Welcome back you good looking bunch of people! Hope every-one enjoyed their “summer” and FRESHERS Fortnight as much as I did!

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

Retro Contacts

RETRO STAFFEditor - Terence [email protected]

Assistant Editor - Gareth [email protected]

Music Editor - Jake [email protected]

Advertising - Gavin [email protected]

RETRO NEWSPAPERUWIC Students’ UnionWestern AvenueCardiff, CF5 2YB

Tel: 02920 416335email: [email protected]: www.uwicsu.co.uk

RETRO CONTENT STATEMENTContent submitted to the Retro is not the opinion of the Students Union, but of the persons who submitted it.

Student President’s Welcome

Welcome Back to UWIC Students

Student Vice President’s Welcome

What a Freshers Week!

By Alex HalesUWICSU Vice President

Hello once again!! How exciting was the start of term?! So many events... so little time. I hope you had the chance to make the most of them; although there will be plenty more events throughout the year. And now I guess the freshers at UWIC are beginning to understand why they’ve really come to uni - lectures and learning! Rolling out of bed just before lectures and crawling back in straight after for those lucky ones living in halls may be a nice routine for now (so enjoy it while it lasts), but for the rest of the students it’s back into the swing of lectures, coursework and for the final year students it’ll be getting to grips with your dissertations (me included on that one!). At the SU we’re counting down the days until we can move into our nice new building on Cyncoed campus (19th October!!). We’ll be hoping to see as many of you guys in there as possible! It’s the perfect time to make the most of your UWIC Rider passes - hop on the bus and come down for some scrummy food, check

SO...The Freshers should be settled into life at UWIC by now - and the rest of you settling into your new timetables..... The academic ones as well as the social! This month is going to be a busy time for us at the union - we have the big move to the new campus centre come mid October, so no doubt you’ll be checking out what the new build has to offer you. The building, although based on

out events in the SU and have a good catch up with your new friends whilst checking out what the facility has to offer you all! As always, feel free to pop in to the SU office at anytime during the weekdays if you need any help, advice or just want a general chat about how everything’s going! If there’s anything more serious you’d like to have a chat about then don’t hesitate to send me an email ([email protected]) - I am here to help! Hope you’re having an amazing time so far, and you’re all settling in well! Until next month’s issue... Over and out! R

“Hope you’re in the full swing of socialising, have joined the societies and clubs and are making the most of your time here”

the Cyncoed campus, is for the use of ALL students. We hope to integrate all students from those studying at Llandaff, Howard Gardens and Colchester Avenue, as well as those living in private halls and halls not based on campus. As a student who was based at Llandaff and living on Evelian Court, I understand the need to integrate the four campuses and bring them together as a whole. So jump on the UWIC rider and enjoy the new facilities we have to offer you.

Hope you’re in the full swing of socialising, have joined the societies and clubs and are making the most of your time here; any difficulties in doing this just give me a holla! Have had a chat with a few of you new and current students around and about, but still feel free to come in to chat with me in the office as well (need someone to talk to other than Alex) Ha Ha!R



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Spot the Owl: UWIC’s new Academic Skills WebsiteBy Sarah WilliamsAcademic Skills CoordinatorAndrew MorgansAcademic Skills Advisor

The first weeks of your term involved being inducted by the Library, enrolled by registry and ‘socialised’ (probably in Taffy’s bar or similar establishment) by your friends. It’s now October, and you realise that you have masses of work to do.

Quoting and referencing, punctuation and grammar, and many other academic skills are generously provided for by UWIC’s recently launched Academic Skill Resources website. Authored by UWIC’s Academic Skills Team, the site is in the ‘Learning’ section of the student portal, or access it directly via the URL at the end of this article. Focussing on learning resources, mainly electronic, available freely to students enrolled in UWIC, the 16 sections of the site include: writing academically, developing stronger arguments, writing dissertations, and giving better presentations. Each section has an ‘Essentials’ page containing websites and UWIC Library books – often in e-book form – to address immediate issues; the extra pages give further, more subject specific resources. The accent is very firmly on ‘stuff to do’ (students have told us this is what they want!) and nearly all the resources are of the learning kind, rather than endless ‘how to’ and ‘reference’ sheets. Visit the downloads sections for worksheets to print out and do: there are lots of these in the grammar and punctuation section (by popular demand). Short e-lessons in critical areas such as quotation and referencing are accessed by clicking ‘take the lesson’: fear not, no one will be monitoring your answers and you can take these lessons as many times as you like. Tell us what you think about the site, send us an email query, or a short writing sample by using the contact links at the bottom of the home page. Enough from us – look for yourself: student.uwic.ac.uk/academicskills

Dr Annette DalySenior Lecturer

It was a special day for Founda-tion in Social Sciences students on Thursday 2nd July as they celebrated their achievements in being the first group tosuccessfully complete this new course.

The Foundation in Social Sciences was developed especially for students who wish to go on to study within the area of social sciences. It is a Level 0 course which leads directly into a number of pathways within the Cardiff School of Health Sciences or the Cardiff School of Education and acts as a bridge to third level education for those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to get a university place. Successful students will now be progressing onto their chosen routes – either the BSc in Psychology, the BSc or HND in Health and Social Care or the BA in Youth and CommunityEducation. Student comments on the course included, “a fantastic stepping stone onto more study”, “brilliant for my confidence”, “without this course I would not have been able to access higher education in Wales”. All those who provided feedback stated unreservedly that they would recommend

the course to others! Dr Annette Daly presented prizes for the Best Student Overall (Gareth Glover) and the Best Independent Study (Bethan Williams). Certificates of recogni-tion were also awarded for Outstanding Academic Progression (Christian Aston, Laura Williams, Louise Maskill) and

Outstanding Class Participation (Sarah Mountjoy, Artemis Chrysikopoulou, Leighton Evans). Students were given the op-portunity to enjoy refreshments while chatting with staff who taught them dur-ing the year as well as meeting staff and programme directors from the courses

onto which they are progressing. Dr Annette Daly and Jenny Mercer thanked all the staff for their com-mitment and effort and all the students for their enthusiasm and hard work which ensured that the launch of this new Foun-dation in Social Sciences pathway was such a success. R

Some of the Foundation in Social Sciences students and prize winners with Joint Programme Directors Dr Jenny Mercer (back left) and Dr Annette Daly (back right)

Foundation in Social Sciences celebration

By Phillip White

The new Campus Centre for the Students Union on the Cyncoed Campus is nearing completion and is scheduled to be handed over by the contractors on Monday 5th October and Retro can announce that it will open on Monday 19th October for business.

The building originally scheduled to open in late November has been delivered nearly 4 weeks early by the main contrac-tors Wilmott Dixon who are also working on the new Cardiff School of Management Building in Llandaff.

“Taffy’s, which has been the centre of student social life for over 30 years will close on Sunday 18th Octo-ber and the students union is planning an ‘End of Era’ event...”

UWICSU Campus Centre Opening Date Announced:

19th October 2009 The Campus Centre will incor-porate the Central Offices of the students union , the Athletic Union and the new accommodation service that has recently been launched the Campus Letting Centre .There will be a bar operation replacing Taffy’s and a table service catering opera-tion. Taffy’s, which has been the cen-tre of student social life for over 30 years will close on Sunday 18th October and the students union is planning an “End of Era” event to allow current and former students to say goodbye to the old venue on Friday 16th. In the lead up to the closure students can bid for a memento from Taffy with the managers accepting bids for anything from the bar fonts to the signs , with all proceeds going to charity. If you fancy getting a piece of history pop down and put in your bids. In her first interview with Retro the new SU President Claire Rafferty told us ,” this new building has been a long time coming , and I am really excited that it is being delivered in my term of office. I think it is going to be a great social facility for students, staff and visitors and it will make the Students Union even more relevant to life at UWIC.” R



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Chaplaincy CornerBy Rev Paul FitzgeraldUWIC Chaplin

A new term filled with new promise. If you are new to UWIC let me welcome you to the Chaplaincy.

My main office is in Cyncoed (Always a welcome and real cup of coffee always available) in the Student Services offices . I also have spaces to meet people in all the campuses and I am of-ten there. The Chaplaincy is a place for those of any faith and those of none! The Chaplaincy has three main roles:

1 Faith profession: The Chaplaincy exists to provide and protect your

right to believe whatever you choose to. It is not the home of any single faith but provides for your Humane Right to Freedom of Believe. Equal to this is our duty of care to protect students from extremism and those who would target Students for their own pur-poses. This is why UWIC has a freedom of speech policy which both protects and nurtures faith in our University. We have prayer rooms in every campus for every faith.

2 My second role is pastoral and this is how many of you will meet me. I

lecture in Bereavement and operate as a Manager in Student Services. I am al-ways available (24/7) during term time and my telephone number is at all the receptions. I may not always be able to help but I WILL know someone who can. If you are in trouble.—call me.

3 The third is corporate. A big part of the role of Chaplain is to speak

for those who have no voice and to be a presence in the university which is both ethical and spiritual in nature. This operates in terms of having coffee with Students to sitting on Equality and Diversity Meetings.

By Golley Slater PR Cardiff

South Wales construction company Willmott Dixon are providing two new refurbish-ment and extension projects for the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC).

The projects are part of a £50m framework agreement to transform UWIC and will enhance existing facilities to bring them in line with several new buildings including a state-of-the-art school of management. Willmott Dixon has just com-pleted the refurbishment of UWIC’s Initial Teacher Education and Training (ITET) cen-tres at the Cardiff School of Education on its Cyncoed campus. The school is already one of the largest ITET centres in Wales with 59 years of service. Willmott Dixon has refurbished both the first and second floors of the building to create a new computerised teaching and learning environment for teacher training. This extensive refurbishment also included new partitions, internal doors, wall, floor and ceiling finishes together with new mechanical and electrical installations. The department has more than 800 students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, and three different programmes of initial teacher training. The project is being funded by the Higher Edu-cation Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) who distributes grants to support teaching and research in higher education providers in Wales. Neal Stephens, managing director of Willmott Dixon, said: “The four month refurbishment project will provide students with upgraded facilities and an improved learning environment. They will use problem-based learning techniques and will be working in groups which will

Willmott Dixon Continues to Build on UWIC Success

enhance their methods of teaching.”Paul Thomas, Dean of Cardiff School of Education at UWIC, said: “The newly refurbished accommodation will provide an excellent learning environment for students in the Cardiff School of Education. In particular, the state of the art ICT suite is a tremendous enhancement. It is at the cutting edge of modern day technology and the work students undertake there will underpin successful future career paths.” Willmott Dixon is also working on an extension to UWIC’s National Indoor Athletics Centre (NIAC) also on its Cyncoed Campus. The NIAC was the first purpose-built indoor athletics track anywhere in the UK. Facilities include a 200m track, straight lanes, long and triple jump pits, pole vault training spaces, a biomechan-ics laboratory, sports medicine and physiotherapy treatment area and athletics’ weight training facility. The extension will provide more teaching and laboratory space in the sports-based learning environment with new external walls, roof and an internal fit out. The project is set to be completed by the end of the year. Mr Stephens said: “The projects are part of a £50m single-source frame-work agreement between ourselves and UWIC which includes new buildings and the refurbishment of existing facilities.“Willmott Dixon construction workers are already busy on site at both UWIC’s Cyncoed and Llandaff campuses construct-ing a new Cardiff School of Management and Campus Centre and have already completed a new Food Industry Centre. “While we are constructing brand new buildings, we are also upgrad-ing other departments to bring them up to the high standards of the new. When the work is complete, UWIC will be a first class education facility for both students and its staff.” R

Ceri Priest, the Dean, with Adrian Brewer of Willmott Dixon on site at UWIC



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Parking at Llandaff Campus

Due to the exciting on-site developments of UWIC’s state-of-the-art Cardiff School of Management building, parking for individual students will no longer remain at Llandaff campus from September 09.

Instead, an enlarged student car-share zone will be formed at the front of the campus, with 40 spaces reserved solely for those wishing to share with two people or more, along with allocated spaces for students with disabilities. No other campus will be affected. To register, form a group and be issued a car-share permit, log onto: www.carshare2cardiff.com, and click on the UWIC logo. If you are unable to do the Car Share Scheme what are the other options?

UWIC Rider

For those looking for alternative means of transport, why not take advantage of the famous UWIC Rider, which operates from campus to cam-pus, Monday to Friday. Last year, UWIC also intro-duced a fast track route from the student residential areas of Roath and Cathays, direct to Llandaff campus, on average every 20 minutes. In addition, your UWIC Rider pass will allow you free access onto any Cardiff Bus route around the city! The UWIC Rider (U1) bus service runs from 8am until midnight during term time, travelling to each campus through Albany and City Road for those students living in Roath and Cathays, as well as passing all main halls of residence. What’s the cost? A Rider pass costs just £210 for the entire aca-demic year, that’s 10 whole months and only £4.88 per week for the UWIC and Fast Track Rider, as well as unlim-ited access to the whole Cardiff Bus network! For more info, log onto: www.uwic.ac.uk/uwicrider

Take the Green Road

Walking to university can have fantastic benefits for your health, your environment and your wallet! This term, reduce your carbon footprint and get on your ones and twos - you’ll walk off the previous night’s activities and get some fresh air in those lungs at the same time!

On ya’ Bike!

Why not cycle to your classes and take advantage of UWIC’s bike storage facilities, which can be found on each campus. Cycling maps and storage locations are available on all campuses via ‘The Travel Notice Board’ at main receptions.

By UWIC Communications Dept.

Work is underway on a new £20m Cardiff School of Management at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff’s (UWIC) campus in Llandaff.

The state-of-the-art building, which is set to enable the institution to become a leading centre in the UK for teaching and research in subjects including Business, Hospitality, and Tourism, will provide new facilities for more than 100 staff and 2,000 students over four floors and 7,800 square metres. Leading South Wales con-struction firm Willmott Dixon is leading the project which will include a 200 seat lecture theatre with audio visual systems, breakout spaces, a range of formal and informal learning and teaching areas, a cafÈ with garden terrace, a training kitchen, restaurant and bar and cutting-edge research and enterprise facilities. A striking glass atrium will run through the entire length of the building as a feature point of the new school with a reception area, staircase and exhibition space for artwork from UWIC’s renowned Cardiff School of Art and Design. Copper cladding will also be a design feature on one of the outside walls of the building. As well as teaching the manag-ers of the future, it is planned that the building will be a resource for the present business community. Its conference and meeting rooms can be hired for confer-ence use and courses on leadership and management will be offered to businesses and organisations. The start of work coincides with the completion of the new Food Industry Centre at UWIC which launched last week. The Willmott Dixon construction team from the project has now moved across to the Cardiff School of Management site and has recently started ground works. The new Cardiff School of Man-

New Cardiff School of Management Set to Open for Business in 2010

agement is part of a multimillion pound framework agreement between Willmott Dixon and UWIC. The framework includes several high-profile projects as part of a 10 year plan to modernise UWIC. Ceri Preece, Vice-Chair, UWIC Board of Governors, said: “This great new building will give us the opportunity to in-novate and develop an exemplar of what a modern management school is all about - strong in learning and teaching, research and enterprise and accessible to the local community. “Part of our master plan for the institution, which will see more than £50m invested in improving our estates, the new Cardiff School of Management will allow us to continue to attract students and staff

of the highest calibre.” UWIC and Willmott Dixon are aiming to achieve a BREEAM rating of excellent for the centre’s range of sustain-able and energy saving features. These include natural ventilation, rainwater har-vesting and lighting controls with remote sensors to automatically dim lighting depending on daylight levels. Brian Drysdale, Managing Director of Willmott Dixon, said: “The new centre will attract students from many parts of the world and will not only en-hance the student experience in this area of study as well as the research facilities in a modern and top quality environment. “It is an exciting project to be working on and one that will receive a lot

of attention within the campus and from the business community,” he added. South Wales architects Austin-Smith:Lord have designed the iconic building. Tim Young of Austin-Smith: Lord said: “This building has been designed to make a statement about Cardiff as a modern capital of business. It seeks to convey a strong sense of confidence and progress, and has been designed to create a stimulating and flexible environment for learning and teaching.” Replacing the present Cardiff School of Management building at UWIC’s Colchester Avenue campus, the new building is set to open for business in Autumn 2010. R

Artisits impression of the new CSM building at Llandaff Campus.

By Menna Hawkins

For those Freshers new to UWIC, the Rider Bus Pass is available from the 1st September, ena-bling you to travel on all Cardiff Buses, anytime, anywhere inthe City.

The specific Rider bus passes all the UWIC-used Halls of Residence and gets you to your lectures safe and dry. The pass only costs £210 for the entire academic year, that’s £4.88 per week for the whole 10 months! Surely you cant find anything cheaper, especially with the cost of a car rising every year?

Rider your Way Round Cardiff Our Fast Track bus has been spe-cially created for Llandaff students living in Roath or Cathays and will get you across to Llandaff in around 20 minutes. It runs from 8.30 till around 5.30 Monday to Friday so jump on and see how quickly you can get around town (note: UWIC will not take responsibility for students being called a geek for getting to tutorials on time). The pass is valid all the way to Sully, Penarth, Dinas Powys and up to Cardiff Road in Barry. To get your pass, simply pick up a timetable from any campus reception and fill in the app form attached. Then send it or drop it into the Accommodation Office at Cyncoed with your method of payment and 2 passport sized photos. For more info, please call 029 20416852 or 029 20416712. Alternatively email [email protected]. R



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Student Memberships

Why not NUS?Claire-Louise RaffertyUWICSU President

Wondering why the UWIC Students Union isn’t offering you the National Union of Students Card (NUS Card)? Then please read on...

The Students Union has introduced a new identification and discount card called the SID card which will be available for all students at UWIC at a cost of £3.50 for their academic life and can be ordered via the SU website www.uwicsu.co.uk The card has been introduced following feedback from students on the benefits of having a card that will be acceptable as a form of identification and offer a wide range of discounts in Cardiff. It incorporates a photograph and expiry date which was the only issues that students had previously using their University ID card in certain venues / outlets. A policy decision was made by the Trustees of the Students Union following consultation with its membership, that UWIC Students Union would no longer be affiliated to the National Union of Students (NUS) . It was decided that the substantial affiliation fees would be invested in providing better representation at our University level through the development of the School Representative and Stars structures, and to provide additional funding and support to our clubs & societies. The SID card already offers additional discount benefits across a wide range of stores and outlets throughout the city of Cardiff and our Marketing Dept will continue to build on its success.

Student Identification

& Discounts

For full details about the SID card please visit:

www.sidcard.co.uk

If found, please return to: UWIC Students’ Union,

Campus Centre, Cyncoed Rd, Cardiff, CF23 6XD

Name: David JonesD.O.B. : 20.01.90Course: Graphic Communication BA(Hons)Card No.: 00001Memberships:

Expiry: 1st June 2010

Student Identification& Discounts

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www.uwicsu.co.uk/sid

By Mallory CottellEvents & Marketing Assistant

The SID card has arrived. SID is a brand new student identifica-tion and discount card for all UWIC students. As well as being a valid form of Student ID, SID also entitles you to loads of great discounts and offers.

Life is cheaper with SID

At ONLY £3.00 SID is cheap as chips! SID gives you the chance to get a range of fan-tastic student discounts and offers in many places in and around Cardiff. So whether it’s for your essen-tials or a little bit of luxury use SID. SID can be used in many, many more places in Cardiff. Just look below to see ALL the great places you can use SID and how much discount you can receive. Enjoy your life with SID. So how do I get my SID card we hear you say! Get your SID card online at www.sidcard.co.uk today! Fill in your

details, upload your picture, choose which campus you would like to pick your SID card up from and as easy as that you have got your SID. So whether you’re on a night out, having lunch or doing a bit of shopping SID will save you money, making your student life more exciting, more unforgettable and more worthwhile. R

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By Ffion MainwaringMembership Services Manager

Cardiff Digs, a one stop website for student housing and living needs. The website is a central resource which aims to support you with information and advice about your time spent in Cardiff.

Whether that’s moving from Halls to a house, about living in private rented accommoda-tion or the community you are living and moving into. It aims to stop the confusion caused by mixed messages so that we have a one stop website about living and studying in Cardiff. On www.cardiffdigs.co.uk and linked on your student union web pages is ‘Cardiff Living’ which contains useful informa-tion and practical tips about living in your private rented accommodation including sections on:

Student Housing Help from Cardiff Digs

Things to do as soon as you move in including community advice, Ground rules and tips for shared living, Rubbish and Bin Days, Maintenance, Home Safety and Security, Living in the property, Useful contacts among other sections. The poster in this edition of Retro ‘You’re in. Now what?’ has been produced to support Cardiff Living. Please take a note of the advice and display this in your private rented property for everyone to see. Two podcasts with advice called ‘Ground rules and tips for shared living’ and ‘You’re in…Now what?’ can be heard via this link: www.cardiffdigs.co.uk and www.cardiff.gov.uk/students The website and information is produced by Kieran McCann working in partnership with the three universities; UWIC, Cardiff, and Glamorgan and Cardiff Council. All downloads and the poster are available and produced in Welsh onwww.cardiffdigs.co.uk R

UWICSU’s campus letting centreQuality Houses FromQuality Landlords

By Marc MorrishProperty Service Manager

Located at the new Cyncoed Campus Centre will be C.L.C., A Letting Agency provided by UWICSU. The ethos behind the agency will be finding students quality houses from quality landlords.

One of the main complaints students have is the poor standard of rented accommodation offered, with poor customer service and a delay in resolving maintenance issues. C.L.C. is here to overcome those issues! Our agency will offer no set up or an administrative cost to the student unlike other agencies, which means it’s a saving for our students! With its location right at the heart of the Cyncoed Campus, it will be the first port of call for students when venturing away from halls of residence. Attached to the centre will be a café and seating area where you can peruse property details whilst having a refreshment and pop in to arrange a viewing for your shortlist of properties. Transport can then be pro-vided from the campus for the group of housemates to the accommodation and then return to the centre with any questions or even if you would like to reserve a property. Students can register online, by telephone or by coming into the Campus Centre. You can then be alerted of new matching properties by S.M.S. text messaging or Email. Whichever you prefer... The Centre will officially open in October, but any property requirements can be sent by e mail to [email protected] or alternatively you can telephone 02920 417073. If you would like any further information regarding settling into a new community or when to put the rubbish out? And general tips when renting a student house, please follow the link cardiffdigs.co.uk in partner-ship with UWIC.



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By Kristian BallUWIC Communications Manager

The World Health Organiza-tion (WHO) has raised its swine flu alert to Phase 6, indicating a pandemic. This does not mean the virus has become more deadly, just that its geographical spread is now global.

Students at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff (UWIC) will naturally be concerned about the ongoing situation.The UWIC Pandemic Flu Planning group is meeting regularly and will keep you informed of any developments that could affect the institute.

What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?

The symptoms of Swine Flu are similar to those of seasonal flu and include: • Fever• Fatigue• Cough• SoreThroat• AchingLimbsFor a comprehensive list of symptoms please visit NHS Direct Wales:http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk What if you develop symptoms? If you develop any of the above symp-toms please follow the advice below: • Ifyouthinkyoumighthaveswine flu, stay at home; if you are at UWIC accommodation or private Halls or sharing a house, stay in your room (self-isolate) and only leave your room to use the bathroom if your room isn’t en-suite.• RingtheNationalSwineFluInformation Line on 0800 1 513513 to check your symptoms.• Ifyouthinkyoumightbein-

fected, ring your GP or NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47. Do not go to your GP’s surgery or an Accident and Emergency department unless you are advised to do so or you are seriously ill as this will help to spread the virus.• Restanddrinklotsoffluidsto make sure you remain hydrated; take medicines such as paracetamol: aspirin: ibuprofen: decongestants or throat lozenges to relieve the symptoms (care-fully following the instructions on the medicine).• Phoneyourflubuddyandlethim/her know that you have swine flu and what you need e.g. fluids: medicine: food (although you may not feel like eat-ing): collection of anti-virals if they have been prescribed.• Donotattendlecturesuntilyour symptoms have gone.• Informoneofyourtutorsbyemail or text that you are ill.• Ifyou’reaflubuddyforsome-

one else, let him/her know that you are unwell and won’t be able to carry on.• Ifyouareinaccommodationwith shared facilities, try and use the bath/shower when no-one else is in the flat/house to avoid encountering house-mates unnecessarily.• Usethesamedishesandcut-lery and keep them separate from those of your flat/housemates; immediately after use, wash with soap and water.• Keepface-to-facecontactwith friends and fellow students to a minimum.• Ifyouliveinprivaterentedaccommodation and return to your permanent address to recover, let your flu buddy know.

For further information and advice, please visit the Swine Flu Advice pages (found under Announcements) on the Student Portal on Share-point. R

Catch it. Bin it.Kill it.

Welcome from the Nursing Staff at UWICBy UWIC’s Nursing Dept.

Just to remind you there is a Nurse available on each campus, we are here to help you settle in and with any is-sues about your Health and Well Being.

If you are new to the area please re-member to register with a local Doctor (GP) as soon as possible

New Students

Registering with a G.P.This is the procedure all new UWIC students should follow:If you are living in the Minster Surgery catchment area you can register with them at the Cyncoed Medical Centre on the following dates. (NB All students living on Cyncoed Campus are automatically eligible to register between 2pm - 3pm on the 16th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 28th, 30th September and the 2nd October.) If not living in the catchment area or if you choose not to register with Minster Surgery, you will need to email [email protected] with your full name, date of birth, previous address(home), current address(Cardiff), the name and ad-dress of your current GP if you have that information. If you are new to the UK then also include date of entry to the UK and country of birth.The centre will then reply with the address of the practice you are to be registered with and any further information you need. Returning Students

Please make sure that you inform your GP of your new/current addressYou may find that you have been removed from your Doctors list if they do not have a correct address.

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By Ffion MainwaringMembership Services Manager

In September 08, UWICSU re-launched the old course representative scheme under a new name, StARs.

As you may already know, StARs (Student Academic Representatives) formerly known as Course Reps are students who volunteer or are elected to represent other students on their module, course or department.

Course Representation Scheme

They attend Staff-Student Liaison Committees which are meetings held within departments between staff and student reps. Most courses will have at least one representative who is respon-sible for ensuring your views are listened to by your department. StARs are there to get your point of view across to the people who run and deliver your courses. They are a good first point of contact if you have comments about things such as quality of teaching or facilities, so make good use out of them if you are unsure or unhappy about something! Get in touch

with them if you have concerns or ques-tions about your course that you think your department should know about. StARs can also raise issues and offer feedback to your School Reps and always have the support of the Students Union, in particular the Vice-President Education. This ensures that issues from right across the University can feed into the Students’ Union and raised at various University meetings. StARs will be receiving a more in-depth handbook in the coming aca-demic year which will be available online from the SU website; the handbook will include an activity log which is designed

to keep a record of activities and sce-narios throughout the year along with further skills and experiences gained from undertaking the StAR position. At the end of the academic year, the StARs will be presented with a certificate to reward them for their hard work and dedication to the role within the representation system. This role has numerous advantages and will look great on your C.V. So if you’re interested in enhancing your C.V. and want your voice heard, why not volunteer for the role of a StAR in the next academic year!

“StARs are there to get your point of view across to the people who run and deliver your courses.”

By Ffion MainwaringMembership Services Manger

Societies are groups of students who are brought together by a common interest.

They organise a massive array of trips, activities, events and social gatherings and are all run by students on a democratic basis. They are a great way of meeting new people who share a common interest with you and also participating in something that you enjoy. UWIC SU offers over 15 dif-ferent societies that students can join, the list of which can be found at www.uwicsu.co.uk However, if you have a hobby, interest or view point that you think is not already represented by the current socie-ties, then why not set- up your own? If it is something that you are interested in, then the likelihood is that there will be other students who share your opinion. Setting up a society is really easy, and can be an extremely rewarding experience.

Why set-up a society?Starting your own society is very rewarding and you are guaranteed to meet new peo-ple and try something new. Many students find that they meet their best university friends through joining a society and it is a great way to meet people outside of your halls, campus and course. Setting up a society is a great way to develop ‘life-skills’ and employability, which will look good on your CV and to future employers. Setting up a society allows you to promote an activity/event/interest that you are pas-

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Why Not Start a Society?

sionate about throughout UWIC. The SU can offer all affiliated societies:-

• Initialfundingofupto£100• Informationandadvice• Useoffacilities• SupportandGuidance

How to start a society?To begin with, all you need is an idea that you are passionate about and the belief that it is something that other students would like to get involved in. You could even set up a “course society”! The next step is finding these students! All new societies must have a minimum of 10 students as members in order to be considered for approval. There are several ways of finding these students;

• Posters: You should use stand-out posters to attract new members to your society. These can be put up on all general-use and students union notice boards. • Website: The website is a great way of making students aware of your society, and you should speak to someone at the Students Union about how to advertise on there. Social networking sites

such as facebook are also a good way to promote your idea.• Email: If your society is course-related, you could speak to your tutor/course director to see if it would be pos-sible to email all students on your course.• Retro: You can speak to some-one at the Students Union about publicis-ing your society in the SU newspaper, Retro.

Once you have your 10 student members then you need to complete a “Start-up” ap-plication form. These can be downloaded from the SU website. On this, you will need to provide a brief outline of your society, and what you propose to do. You will also be asked how much of the £100 start-up fund you would like to apply for, and what it will be used for. Once you have done this you should submit the completed form to any of the Students Union offices. Your application will then be considered and you will receive a decision (via email) within 2 weeks.

If your society is approved then you will receive further information and advice from the students union on how to run your society. R

Why not start a Naked Rock Climbing Society?



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Sadly, Fresher’s Fortnight is over for another year.I hope all who were involved enjoyed the festivities and found

it a huge help meeting new people.So Freshers, as Divina McCall would say...here’s your best bits!



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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 M4 (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)

Water Polo M (T2F)

Water Polo W (T1E)

7th Oct

Hartpury 1 (A)

Hartpury 2 (H)

Hartpury 3 (A)

Exeter 2 (H)

14th OctSoton 2 (H)

Exeter 1 (A)

Swansea 2 (H)

Oxford 1 (H)

Bath 1 (H)

Hartpury 2 (H)

Gloucester 2 (H)

Trinity 1 (A)

Portsmouth 1 (A)

Bristol 1 (A)

Plymouth 1 (A)

Bath 4 (H)

Cardiff 3 (A)

Bath 1 (A)

Swansea 1 (A)

Medics 1 (H)

RAC 1 (H)

Cardiff 1 (A)

UWIC 3 (A)

UWIC 2 (H)

Newport 1 (H)

St Mary’s 1 (H)

Oxford (A)

UWIC 4 (H)

UWIC 3 (A)

Northampton 1 (H)

UWE 1 (H)

Gloucester 1 (A)

Swansea 1 (A)

Exeter 1 (H)

Bristol 1 (H)

Glamorgan 1 (A)

Gloucester 2 (A)

21st OctGlam 2 (A)

London Met 1 (H)

Glamorgan 2 (A)

Portsmouth 1 (A)

Plymouth 1 (A)

Gloucester 2 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Gloucester 3 (A)

Brunel 1 (H)

Gloucester 1 (A)

Cardiff 1 (H)

Cardiff 2 (A)

Bristol 3 (H)

Bristol 1 (H)

Bristol 3 (H)

Aber 1 (A)

Soton 1 (A)

Bath 1 (H)

Swansea 1 (H)

Glam 1 (A)

Cardiff 3 (A)

Bristol 1 (A)

Cardiff 1 (H)

Exeter 2 (A)

RAC 1 (H)

Chichester 1 (H)

Exeter 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (A)

Cardiff 1 (H)

Cardiff 1 (H)

UWE 1 (A)

Swansea 2 (A)

Gloucester 1 (A)

Aber 1 (H)

Bournemouth 1 (H)

28th Oct

Bristol 1 (A)

Hertford 1 (H)

Marjons 1 (A)

Exeter 1 (A)

Oxford 1 (A)

Trinity 1 (A)

UWE 1 (H)

Swansea 2 (A)

Exeter 1 (A)

Reading 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (A)

Glam 1 (A)

Oxford 1 (H)

Nottingham 1 (H)

Bath 1 (H)

Exeter 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (H)

Bath 2 (H)

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)

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)

2nd DecSoton 2 (A)

Bath 1 (A)

Bristol 1 (H)

Hartpury 2 (A)

Gloucester 2 (A)

Trinity 1 (H)

Hertford 1 (A)

Marjons 1 (H)

Bath 4 (A)

Cardiff 3 (H)

Oxford 1 (H)

Swansea 1 (H)Med-

ics 1 (A)

Exeter 2 (H)

UWE 1 (A)

UWIC 3 (H)

UWIC 2 (A)

Newport 1 (A)

St Mary’s 1 (A)

UWIC 4 (A)

UWIC 3 (H)

Oxford 1 (A)

Nottingham 1 (A)

Bath 1 (A)

Glamorgan 2 (H)

UWE 1 (H)

Bristol 2 (A)

Aber 1 (H)

Bath 2 (A)

Exeter 1 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (A)

9th Dec

Aberystwyth 1 (H)

Bath 1 (A)

Exeter 1 (A)

Cambridge 1 (A)

Bath 2 (A)

Bristol 1 (H)

Bristol 1 (H)

Cardiff 1 (A)

Exeter 2 (H)

RAC 1 (A)

Exeter 1 (H)

Exeter 1 (H)

13th Jan

Oxford (H)

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13th Jan

Oxford (H)

20th Jan

Gloucester 1 (H)

Oxford 1 (A)

Bath 2 (H)

Swansea 1 (A)

27th Jan

Cambridge 1 (H)

Swansea 2 (A)

London Met 1 (H)

Brighton 1 (H)

Southampton 1 (A)

Cardiff 1 (A)

Exeter 1 (H)

Brunel 1 (A)

Exeter 1 (H)

Ox Brookes 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (H)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Brunel 1 (A)

Loughborough 2 (H)

Southampton 1 (H)

Bristol 2 (A)

Bo’mouth 2 (A)

Swansea 1 (H)

Exeter 2 (H)

3rd FebGlam 2 (H)

Winchester 1 (H)

Gloucester 2 (H)

Glamorgan 1 (A)

Gloucester 3 (H)

Exeter 1 (H)

Cardiff 2 (H)

Bristol 3 (A)

Bristol 3 (A)

Aber 1 (H)

Swansea 1 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Cardiff 3 (H)

Bath 1 (H)

Medics 1 (A)

RAC 1 (A)

Glos 1 (A)

Marjons 1 (H)

Swansea 2 (A)

Gloucester 2 (A)

Bath 2 (H)

Aber 1 (H)

10th FebCC QF

Ch L16

CC QF

Winchester 1 (A)

CC QF

CC QF

CC QF

Ch L16

Tr L32

Bo’mouth 1 (H)

Ch L16 & TR L32

Ch L16

CC QF

CC QF

CC QF

Swansea 1 (A)

UWE 1 (H)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Hartpury 3 (H)

Chichester 1 (A)

Swansea 1 (A)

B’mouth 1 (A)

17th FebUWE 1 (H)

Ch QF

Swansea 1 (A)

Ch L16

Swansea 1 (A)

UWIC 2 (H)

UWIC 1 (A)

Aber 1 (H)

Ch QF

Tr L16

Bath 1 (A)

Medics 1 (A)

Aber 1 (A)

Cardiff 3 (H)

Bristol 4 (H)

Ch QF & Tr l16

Ch QF

Glamorgan 1 (A)

Medics 1 (A)

Swansea 2 (A)

Reading 1 (H)

Gloucester 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (A)

Tr L16

Swansea 1 (H)

Swansea 1 (A)

Swansea 1 (A)

24th FebCC SF

CC SF

CC SF

CC SF

CC SF

CC SF

Ch SF

Tr QF

CG SF & Tr SF

CC SF

CC SF

CC SF

Ch QF & Tr QF

3rd MarSolent 1 (A)

Glamorgan 1 (H)

Medics 1 (H)

Swansea 2 (H)

TR SF

Bristol 2 (H)

Cardiff 4 (H)

Bath 3 (H)

RAC 1 (A)

Tr SF

Ch SF

Medics 1 (A)

Bristol 2 (H)

Glos 2 (A)

Ch L16

Tr L32

Ch L16

Ch SF & Tr SF

Cardiff 2 (A)

Bath 2 (H)

10th Mar

Ch Final

TR Final

CH Final

Ch QF

Tr L16

Sheffield

13 & 14 SF & F

12 - 14 Final 8’s

11 = CH & Tr Finals

11 = CC Final

11 = CC Final

11 = CC Final

11 = Ch & Tr Finals

17th MarGlos 1 (A)

Medics 1 (A)

Hartpury 2 (A)

Cardiff 2 (A)

Swansea 1

Glos 2 (A)

Glam 1 (H)

Glos 2 (H)

Bristol 2 (A)

Swansea 1 (A)

Aber 1 (H)

Tr QF

Ch QF

24th MarCC Final

CC Final

CC Final

CC Final

CC Final

Ch SF

Tr SF

CH SF

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Retro Recommends...By Jake MayRetro Music Editor

Release of the MonthThe Cribs Ignore the Ignorant

Release date: 7th September 2009

Northern indie rock act The Cribs return, armed with ex-The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr, releasing their fourth album ‘Ignore the Ignorant’ on 7th September. Expect a slight change of sound from the Wakefield foursome, moving away from their lo-fi roots to make a more mature, but still loud as fuck, sound. Buy this and make sure to check them out on their accompany-ing, sure-to-be-explosive, UK tour. The Cribs play Bristol’s Anson Rooms on 10th October.

Other Releases

5th October 2009

Mumford & SonsSigh No More(Folk/Acoustic/Indie)

The Pains of Being PureAt HeartHigher than the Stars EP(Shoegaze/Indie pop)

19th October

Julian CasablancasPhrazes of the Young(Indie/Rock/Pop)

Seasick SteveMan from Another Time(Blues/Rockabilly/Country)

26th October

Biffy ClyroOnly Revolutions(Rock)

By Jake MayRetro Music Editor

Strange News from Another Star is Cardiff’s very own denim clad trio (Jimmy Watkins – guitar and vocals, Harry Jones – drums, Mark Foley – Bass), making loud bassy drummy guitary typed pieces of noise.

SNFAS is both the name of a Blur track, for which they have received unneces-sary stick, as well as being a short story by German author Herman Hesse; the latter being where the name derives. “His novels are better, but this one short story stood out. It’s about a stranger on another planet full of hate, and he just wants to borrow some flowers and spread the love… that’s how we feel as a band… read the story, you’ll under-stand”. Musically, the band describes

their sound as “a drunken night out with Future of the Left, Queens of the Stoneage, The Bronx, Supergrass and Dolly Parton, whilst eating Scampi Fries”. And they’re also known for their energetic and loud live shows, as well as their interesting choice of gig-wear. Harry explains “We don’t wear the double denim, it wears us! Denim is what people come to see, we merely support the denim emotionally”. The band have recently been booked to play at Huw Stephens’ Swn Fest (see article to the right for more informa-tion!), which came about after support-ing the Cardiff-based Future of the Left. Strange News from Another Star recently recorded an EP (‘Double Denim: Full Fron-tal’) with Charlie Francis, of REM, Noisettes and Kaiser Chiefs, which is due to be officially released in the coming months. For more info, go to the band’s MySpace at myspace.com/strangenewsfromanother-star.

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Strange News from Another Star

UWIC Band of the Month

UWIC ConnectionHarry Jones

UWIC Course: Sports Biomedicine and NutritionOn juggling uni life, hobbies, and playing in a band: “I’m not one for sitting still too long, as well as Uni and the band I’m a competi-tive Runner, somehow every ball stays in motion. There’s been a few cases over the summer, when one night I’ve had a gig with the band…the night escalates only to have to wake up early the next morning travel to London for race.”On practicing but keeping the peace with housemates:“In the first year I came to Cardiff with-out my kit… times were hard…I lasted two days and then invested in an Elec-tric kit, sure it pesters my housemates from time to time and I don’t think the neighbour’s are big fans but good luck trying to stop me. But I’ll always be going over beats and patterns in my

head fear of the ever advancing drum machine threat from the band could soon become too real…I needs to stay ahead of that.”On advising others how to get their music heard:“Just go out to as many of the gigs around Cardiff, pester the promoters, eventually they’ll cave, keep writing new material, practice, practice, prac-tice, pray to the musical Gods and take the face melt to the world.”On the band being confronted by a drugged up marsupial trying to steal their Ginsters beef slice:“Firstly I’d offer it some water as it would doubtless be thirsty with all that hop-ping around on ecstasy. I think Jimmy would run and I’d be left battling it out to the death with a raving marsupial! Hell I might try and choke it with the Ginsters slice! If none of these work there be nothing left to do but call upon and unleash the Bear instinct of Foley.”

Jimmy Watkins (Right)– guitar and vocals,Harry Jones (Bottom Left) – drumsMark Foley (Centre) – Bass



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Sŵn FestivalBy Jake MayRetro Music Editor

Swn Festival (pronounced ‘soon’), the three-day multi-venue Cardiff-based music festival, returns for its third year in a row; from Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th Octo-ber taking place in various venues across the city.

Created by John Rostron and Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens, Swn Festival has gained quite the reputation, attracting past acts such as Clinic, Pete and the Pirates, Amazing Baby, The Cribs, The Joy Formidable, Micachu, Black Lips, and Peggy Sue, with 2009 promising to be bigger and better than ever before. With an ever growing bill of exciting new music, Swn Fest 2009 already has over 50 confirmed acts, including the likes of Los Campesinos, Dananananaykroyd, Three Trapped Tigers, Johnny Foreigner, and UWIC’s featured band of the month, Strange News from Another Star. From day wristbands, allowing you entry to all Swn venues for the day, costing a mere £17; and the full three-day wristband costing £45, Swn promises true value for money. For more information, visit:swnfest.co.uk

By Jake MayRetro Music editor

28 year-old Cardiff-based musi-cian Meilir Tomos utilises years of musical experience, combin-ing it with an innovative mix of unusual props and instruments to create his experimental take on folk music.

Meilir draws inspiration from a range of influences, evidently drawing inspiration from acts such as Radiohead and Neil Young, to less obvious motivational factors from climbing trees as a child to a large collection of owl ornaments. The 6-track mini-album/EP (still to be decided by the man himself ) dem-onstrates Meilir’s ability to construct songs of minimalist nature as well as those with layers of instrumentation and noise, some-thing also witnessed at the North-Wales born musician’s live shows, with or without full band (including whistling glasses of water) for support. Bydd Wych begins with the song from which it is named, with the listener thrown straight in to the heart of Meilir’s unique sound; making efficient use of

UWIC Band of the Month Album Review

Bydd Wych from Meilir Tomosunusual instrumentation, electro-beats, and Welsh-spoken, unusual, yet intrigu-ing and somewhat alluring, vocals. The EP, however, also demonstrates Meilir’s ability to create considerably more radio-friendly (not that this is how it is intended) music, with second song, ‘Misshaped’, a markedly less complex, yet equally as (if not more) endearing, experience. Pleading opening line “Mother, come and hold me” prepares the listener up for the significantly more emotional journey that is to follow, and it doesn’t disappoint. And the Bydd Wych EP seems exactly that. A journey. A somewhat brief yet in-depth guided tour; allowing the listener to gain an insight into the absorb-ing life of Meilir; with a wave of intense ups and downs amidst unreserved, unforced uniqueness. Meilir is definitely a character, and this comes across clearly in this very good piece of work. Bydd Wych can be found in Spiller’s Records, or online either from MySpace - myspace.com/meilirmusic

Score: 2.1 - Upper Second Class Honours R

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UWIC Exhibition Review

From the 18th to the 22nd of September last month, Howard Gardens held an exhibition of their MA Ceramics and MA Fine Art course. Below are some examples of the work that was displayed.

Howard Gardens Host MA Ceramics & Fine Art ExhibitionLeft: Work by Sp:ke Dennis

Right: Work by Glyn Bateman



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Cardiff Design Festival 2009By Gareth DuntRetro Assistant Editor

The Cardiff Design Festival is an annual celebration of Design and provides a showcase of Design talent in Wales. During October they host a programme of Design related events that inform, inspire and provoke. To find out more visit the Cardiff Design Festival’s website at

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UWIC Exhibition Review

Howard Gardens Host MA Ceramics & Fine Art Exhibition



RetroFilm Reviews

By Adam Chubb

Starring: Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, Nathalie Boltt, William Allen YoungDirector: Neill BlomkampWriter(s): Neill Blomkamp, Terri TatchellCinematography: Trent OpalochOriginal Score: Clinton ShorterRunning Time: 112 Mins.

And so the story goes, that Peter Jackson offered director Neill Blomkamp $30 million to make a film of his choice, hav-ing been hired to direct the film based on video game franchise Halo, said film having fallen through after the studio (Universal) got cold feet and refused to pump $150 million into a genre that was not renowned for its huge hits (i.e. the Resident Evil films, which are weak at best, cost very little to make meaning their return ample as opposed to the budget required to do Halo justice). So Blomkamp naturally took Jackson’s money and ran, figuratively speaking, the outcome of which is District 9, itself spun off from Blomkamp’s earlier short film Alive in Joburg and starring that short film’s actor Sharlto Copley. The trailer’s market District 9 as out and out action sci-fi yet it is largely “action-free” for the first hour, building up to a very special pay off, but the build up itself is something to cherish despite seeming a little too much like a documentary for my personal tastes, I did come to understand why Blomkamp took this approach and in the end it made perfect sense, turning something I was initially dubious and disliking of, into something fantastically original. Beginning in the faux docu-mentary style we are now accustomed to with films such as Cloverfield and The Blair Witch Project we meet Copley’s character Wikus Van De Werve, Wikus is charged

By Adam Chubb

Starring: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Tom Hollander, Catherine KeenerDirector: Joe WrightWriter(s): Susannah Grant, Steve LopezCinematography: Seamus McGarveyOriginal Score: Dario MarianelliRunning Time: 117 Mins.

From the upper classes of England with Pride & Prejudice and Atonement to the slum’s of Los Angeles, the setting for The Soloist, Joe Wright never really seemed like the right director to tackle such a landscape, let alone a story so close to that place’s heart, however hidden it may have once been. But contrary to my initial doubts Wright has delivered and then some, The Soloist is not showy as the stu-

dios aiming for Oscar glory clearly wanted people to believe and nor is it a buddy movie as the marketer’s decided to pitch it as, more a character study and portrait of what it is to live with both schizophrenia and in the under-belly of L.A. all too often forgotten about amongst the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Some director’s have a knack for making their location breathe, and by that I mean make it real, more than just a “place” where their character’s interact, Wright as it happens is just one of those few who are capable of such a feat, whether it be in the Disney Concert Hall or the homeless shelters, each scene has a dynamic that sets you apart from feeling like you are just watching, you feel im-mersed and in doing that the greatest and hardest goal in film-making is achieved. It helps that many of the extras are actually

homeless Los Angelian’s and in using them a level of authenticity is gained, however Wright manages to set us apart so you do not end up feeling as though you are watching a documentary. This is achieved largely through a very strong set of visuals, a handful of scenes could quite easily smacked of being showy or unnecessary but they are what punctuate through the sometimes very harrowing and despairing moments, one particular scene follows a flock of birds through flood tunnels and up into the sky above skyscrapers, while another shows flashes of colour going off into the distance, both of these are set to the most prominent pieces of classical music in the film, one from Nathaniel Ayers (Jamie Foxx) point of view and one from Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jrs.). Interestingly both actors

downplay their parts to perfection, Foxx in particular could quite easily have over-done his portrayal of the schizophrenic Ayer’s, while Downey Jr. is typically excellent in yet another role showing his range and Oscar worthiness, it is great to see him spread his talent from Iron Man to this via Tropic Thunder and proves he is still equally as capable as larger than life characters and much more subtle and nuanced human turns, in fact this may just be his best yet. Despite the relationship not being in the “buddy” category, or certainly not in the traditional sense of the word, it is a film about friendship, and the bonds that can form, there is no ulterior motive for Lopez to befriend Ayer’s, yes he has a column to write but it’s not about that as to why he befriends him, there are no easy answers to be found in The Soloist and

certainly there is no big fairy-tale or feel good ending, neither upbeat nor down-beat the soloist offers us a film about life itself and most specifically what a friend-ship can mean to someone regardless of their place in society.

VerdictCombining a film about friendship with a look at the homeless contingency of L.A. may not sound like much of a treat, but in the deft hand’s of Joe Wright you will find a truly heartfelt film in The Soloist and one that really will open your eyes and make you feel, a feat not often achieved!

Score: 2.1 - Upper Second Class HonoursR

District 9

The Soloist

with heading up the removal of beings from the titular District 9, a shanty area if you will, to the more regimental and concentration camp-like District 10. That the beings are not human and in fact alien really has little bearing to the political, religious and indeed human under-tones that Blomkamp imbues his film with. A deeper reading is not really required for all the signs toward apartide are there to be seen, it may all sound a touch on the heavy side but that these beings are alien

thrusts us deep into sci-fi territory. These are not instantly threat-ening aliens such as Alien or Predator but nor are they cute and E.T. like, somewhere in-between lost without their leader, these are, as the official’s represented in the film believe, simply drones lost on earth without a natural leader they simply eat cat-food and cause “burden” for human-kind, some hate them, some use them and the MNU desperately want to use their weaponry which is rendered unusable due

to it being genetically enabled. “Prawn” is the name their species has been adorned with almost racist-like, and to look at them the reason for the slang is obvious. Wikus is sent to serve the “Prawn’s” with notice to move them to District 10, clearly not want-ing to go means that there are scene’s of attempted escape with a wicked sense of black humour displayed that feels almost jarring to the serious alternative reading of the “Prawn’s” plight. However halfway through the

film’s gear shifts and we enter the realm of action sci-fi territory that has been walked a very many times, yet it feels to-tally fresh, to go into plot specifics would be to deny you of some of the shock and enjoyment (that) District 9 holds, suffice to say Blomkamp has clearly drawn his inspiration from sources far and wide, Peter Jackson’s own Bad Taste being a clear example and Cronenbourg’s The Fly another, these are not criticism’s for the impact they have within the sphere of the story seem so well thought out and interpreted that they feel totally new. With the final fight, which has a Robocop/Aliens feel to it, likely to have you shivering with excitement and won-dering quite how amazing Blomkamp could have made a Halo film, owing to the stylisitic similarities you can see that potential franchise channelled here. The thing that stands out most about District 9 though is its repre-sentation of the main character, Copley is a tremendous talent and in Wikus he turns a dopey, bumbling unlikeable character into a true hero, without seem-ing clichéd, it is when he is paired up with one of the “prawns” that the film is at its best, and for these scenes alone it deserves its place as one of the films of the year and puts the Summer’s biggest blockbusters to shame, yes Michael bay I’m looking at you!

VerdictDistrict 9 borrows from a number of sci-fi greats yet feels like a fantastic breath of fresh air in the movie world, Blomkamp and Copley are outstanding in their parts, yet it is in making the “prawns” so human and realistic that the film find’s it’s coup. I for one can’t wait for the inevi-table District 10...

Score: 1st Class HonoursR

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Hi Aunty Archer.I’ve been living in Cardiff for a few weeks now and really want to go shop-ping and get out and about. I’ve heard people talking about a new student ID and discount card. Can you tell me how I can get one and what kind of discounts I can expect?Thomas S

Dear Thomas,The student card you are talking about is the SID card! I don’t blame you for want-ing to go shopping - Cardiff is THE place to go for everything you could ever want. It costs just £3.50 exclusively from the UWIC Students’ Union website and lasts the whole time you’re at uni. Whether you’re on a night out, having lunch or doing a bit of shopping, SID will save you money, making your student life more exciting, more unforgettable and more worthwhile.Aunty Archer

Hey Aunty,I’ve seen that there’s being a big push for 18-25 year olds to get their sexual health checked out. I’m new to Cardiff and haven’t been anywhere like that before. What shall I do?Pete L

Dear Pete,I think it’s brilliant that you’re so switched on and wanting to get your health checked out! Well done; it’s really impor-tant that you have a ‘clean bill of health’, not just for yourself but now that you’re

likely to be meeting new people over the next few years. What you need to do is search on the internet for your nearest GUM clinic (you usually type in your postcode). Some are walk-in places and others you may be able to book an ap-pointment. They are totally confidential and you don’t even have to give your real name if you don’t want to. Good luck!Aunty Archer

Dear Aunty ArcherI’m one of UWIC’s many freshers this year. It’s my first time away from home and all of my school mates have also gone off to different Universities across the country. I don’t know anyone in UWIC or Cardiff so I was wondering if you could give me some advice on the best and easiest way to meet new people and make new friends? Ben T

Dear Ben,Moving away from home, friends and families for the first time is always a difficult time for Freshers. The best advice I can give you is to talk to as many people as you can, be it with your fellow course mates, your flat mates or other students in your Halls of Residences or even to stu-dents that you

pass on your campus. Societies are also a great way of meeting new people who share a common interest with you, and also participating in something that you enjoy. If you have a specific interest or hobby, you can either check out the Students Union website to see if a certain society takes your fancy. If not, why not start your own society, it’s really easy to do, and that’s all you need is just 10 other students that share the same interest! It could be anything ranging from a course, music, or religious society! To find out more, log onto www.uwicsu.ac.ukAunty Archer

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PlummonthThis month’s Plums are Laurence Hassan and Sam Williams (Left) and David Freemantle (Right).

If you have a picture of UWIC Plum then we want to know! You can either email your pictures to the Retro editor:[email protected] you could upload your picture to ourfacebook group. Search for Retro News-paper.

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Retro ClassifiedsNew to Retro this year is the Retro Classifieds.

The Classifieds will give UWIC Students and Staff the chance to advertise for whatever they want (within reason). So if you have anything for sale, looking for a

certain book, have a room up for rent or just want to wish someone happy birthday this is where to do it. Just email all your classified adverts to:[email protected]

FOR SALEDakota Mountain Bike 2009Hardtail MTB

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WANTEDLooking for computer desk. Not to fussed on condition. Must must not be larger than W: 110cm and L: 120cm.Looking to pay around £40.

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Coaching OpportunitiesBy Sports Facilities

UWIC has over 1500 children attending junior coachingsessions in a variety of sports, including:

ATHLETICS GYMNASTICS TRAMPOLINING NETBALL SOCCER SQUASH SWIMMINGTENNISHOCKEYVOLLEYBALL

Sports Facilities seek to employ quali-fied coaches to work who can commit to working 10/12 consecutive week courses. Rate of pay £9.22 per hour (includes holiday entitlement). If you are interested in applying, please email your CV to:[email protected]

Coach EducationBy Sports Facilities

UWIC in partnership with Sport Cardiff the sports development team of Cardiff council will run the following courses during the academic year.

For further details contact UWIC Sports Facilities on 029 20416777/770 or visit our website at:www.uwic.ac.uk/sfmand click on coaching awards.

National Governing Body CoursesAt various levels

Athletics, Basketball, Cricket, Disability Sport, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rugby Union, Rugby-League, SAQ, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Trampolining, Volleyball

Sports Coach UK Courses

Coaching children and young people Good practice and child protection Injury prevention & management Coaching disabled performers Responsible sports coach Observation Analysis & Video Welfare awareness & best practice workshops

FAW Courses Emergency First Aid

We will also be running National Pool Lifeguard courses, and other courses may be added to the programmeaccording to demand

By Damian JenningsUWIC Archer’s Head Coach

Last season was a fantastic lesson in understanding the difference between 2nd best in Great Britain and the best. Of course winning the BUCS championship for the 2nd year in a row was great, but to finish 2nd to Sheffield Hatters in the league, national cup final & national play-offs is a tough but valuable lesson.

As a coach finishing just short on this elite stage has one returning to the detail of every practice, every player consultation, every intricate game decision…almost with a paralysis by analysis reflective proc-ess! I will leave the neurosis to look ahead with a revised energy, and an acceptance that we have brought more international & London 2012 bound quality to supple-ment our core Archers family & once again

return to knowing we will work harder & with more focus than any other team in Great Britain. The goals for 2009-10 seem on paper easy…finish 2nd in everything one year, must mean a target of top the following year - right?! Well, of course we train this hard to win so we will sustain the ambition of winning the league, cup & play-offs – but anyone who knows anything about sports knows 2nd place one season does not automatically earn you 1st place rights the following year. We are going to have to work with more relentless endeavour, with even more fo-cused direction and ensure that our unity & chemistry gel us beyond any other team in Great Britain. Do I believe this can hap-pen?....100% The Archers family this year have already started on this journey and the attitude is quickly moving toward an un-fallible winning attitude with a focused internal self belief. With over 300 spectators at National League games last season, huge giveaways and event entertainment, 4pm.

on a Saturday afternoon in the Archers Arena (Sports Hall) on Cyncoed Campus is electric – make sure you don’t miss out!! To stay up-to-date with your Archers progress, up-coming league fixtures, read player biog’s, obtain Arch-ers merchandise discounts, view game highlights & player interviews on Archers TV then visit our new websitewww.uwicarchers.com. R

2009/10 - A season driven by self-belief

Come Show your Support

24th October 2009UWIC Archers v Barking Abbey Tip Off @ 4p.m.Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus

31st October 2009UWIC Archers v Team Northumbria Tip Off @ 4p.m.Archers Arena, Cyncoed Campus

Damian Jennings giving a motivating team talk

Brand New: www.uwicarchers.com



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UWIC Men’s AFC Ball Sponsorship OpportunityBy UWIC Men’s AFC

Welsh League Football has become a costly exercise, particularly for a student team.

Match Ball Sponsorship is available to all who have an interest in the fortunes of the UWIC Welsh League Team. Ball sponsors will have a short article of appreciaition published in the relevant match programme, and their name will appear in the sponsors list which will be updated game by game. UWIC Football Club is greatly appreciative of any support offered for the forth coming fixtures and for the remainder of the season Should you wish more infor-mation on sponsoring a League/Cup Match Ball then contact :Christian [email protected] Campbell in the AU Office02920 416953

BUCS PhotographyWith the BUCS leagues kicking off this month, so will the BUCS photography.

Every month in Retro, we feature a selec-tion of the best photographs from the weekly BUCSs games. To the right are a few examples of the type of image to expect for the com-ing year. You can also view all of the photographs taken that month online:www.uwicsu.co.uk R



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Win tickets to World Gymnastics From bucs.org.uk

London Eagerly Awaits World Gymnastics Champi-onships 13 - 18 Oct 2009

The World Gymnastics Champion-ships will take over The O2 next month. All eyes are focused on the form of the UK hopefuls. This will be the first time the event has ever been held in the capital and a welcome return to the UK after a decade away. Beijing 2008 showed the huge potential and tal-ent of Great Britain’s gymnasts and put interest in gymnastics at an all time high.

For your chance to win tickets for you and four friends to the Opening day of the World Championships just email:[email protected]

UNIVERSITY OF WALES INSTITUTE, CARDIFF ATHROFA PRIFYSGOL CYMRU, CAERDYDD

Make adifferencerun the Cardiff Half Marathon

You can contact us by phone:

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or email: [email protected]

For more information look us up on the web:

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“The most valuable possession is knowledge”

Since 1865 when thisinstitution was founded, manypeople have committed theirtime, energy and money tosupporting education at whatis now the University of WalesInstitute, Cardiff (UWIC).

As UWIC continues to look towards a brightfuture, it must continually reinvest in facilitiesthat support the best quality teaching andresearch and make those people proud of thelegacy that they have left.

So, if you’d like to help UWIC, we’d like to hearfrom you. Whatever your connection to UWIC, youcan really make a difference to current and futuregenerations of students by running and raisingmoney for the UWIC Foundation – the UWICcharity that exists to support this legacy.

Your money can help fund new resources for UWIClibraries, new student facilities and equipment, andprojects that will make a real difference to ourcommunity.

Sponsorship forms are availablefrom the UWIC Foundation office

www.cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk

UWIC Mixed TagRugby TournamentIn aid of Cancer ResearchBy Claire RaffertyUWICSU President

This is your chance to get involved in a mixed male and female tag rugby competition within UWIC whilst raising money for Cancer research.

On the day of the event there will be a raffle giving you the chance to win prizes, along with free Red Bull available all day, after the tournament we’ll head over to

the campus centre for our Sunday lunch. The winners of the competition will receive V.I.P. treatment in one of Cardiff’s top night clubs! So now you are thinking ‘how do I get involved?’ Well it is easy, simply get yourself a team of 10 male and female, experienced or inexperienced team members, nominate a captain and pass the information onto [email protected]! As easy as that! (Un-fortunately due to insurance policies this event is only open to uwic students!)So come along to the astro turf on the cyncoed campus on the 25th October at

11.30 and have a fun day with loads of prizes up for grabs whilst helping support-ing a cause that needs your help! Each member of a team will be asked to pay £2 up front to be involved in the competition! 100% of the takings go to support cancer research a fantastic cause.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]: Student Union, CyncoedPhone: 02920 416191R



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UWIC RFC Start Season With a Win in The Treorchy 10’s

UWIC RFC started the 2009/2010 Season at the Invitational Treorchy 10’s on Saturday 8th August. This was the first time the play-ers had been involved in any match situation since start-ing their pre-season training in July.

Director of Rugby Chris Davey took a young squad to the tournament with many wearing UWIC colours for the first time. 6 teams attended, and each played one another, with the UWIC team winning 4 out of their 5 matches. In the final, they played last years winners and the home team Treorchy RFC. The final saw UWIC run in 6 tries, the last being a 75 yard weaving run by the eventual Player of the Tournament Ed Tellwright.

UWIC had the unique privilege of having 5 of it’s Netball team selected in the Wales Under 21 squad that went to the World youth Netball Championships held in the Cook Islands this August 2009.

The Team was Captained by Steph Wil-liams who had just graduated from the UWIC School of Sport and is now entering her PGCE PE-QTS year. The other players were: Rochelle MODESTE (BSC(H) Sports Coaching Yr3), Sammy-Jo WILLIAMS (BSC (H) Sport & PE Yr 1), Lucy MAIN (BSC(H) Sports & PE Yr1) and Nic JAMES (BSC(H) Sports & PE Yr2). The team was coached by ex-UWIC Student Melanie TUCKWELL. Each team member had to raise in excess of £2000 each to go to the competition, Transport to Heathrow Airport was provided by UWIC Students Union, with one of the buses being driven

by UWIC School of Sport Staff Member John Rawlins who’s daughter Nia was in the squad. The squad are pictured outside the UWIC SU building at Cyncoed before leaving for Heathrow. Steph was celebrat-ing her 21st birthday on the day, hence her ‘birthday headgear’ Wales sent a young team who had been training hard all year and fin-ished in a creditable 13th position. All the girls found the experience exhilarating, and some of their comment which appear on the Welsh Netball site were:

Rochelle: “a very special, emotional, heart touching experience.”

Steph: “A very heart warming experience. It was fantastic to witness school life, and learn how to do some of their traditional activities. A memory that will be cher-ished forever.”

Sammy-Jo: “Overwhelming, can’t put it into words.”Nic: “What an experience! Felt so wel-come and privileged to represent Wales and share our cultures.”

The Girls take a well earned rest on the Island. Pictured from left to right in traditional ‘Archer pose’: Rochelle Modeste, Sammy-Jo Williams, Lucy Main, Nic James and Steph Williams.(Capt).R

UWIC Five Play International Netball in Cook Islands



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Athletic Union Memberships onsale now!

lIn order to represent the university at UWIC you will need to purchase an Athletic Union Membership.

lThis year the AU Membership is £15.00 plus individual club Membership fees.

lPurchase online now at:www.uwicsu.co.uk

UWIC Sports Personality Winner Scoops National British University AwardBy Ian CampbellAthletic Union Administrator

UWIC Sports Personality of the year Award winner, rugby playing Rachel Poolman won this years coveted BUCS Sportswoman of the year Award.

The Award was presented to Rachel by BUCS President Mr John Inverdale at the Annual BUCS Gala Dinner held at Keele University. Rachel, who has represented Wales Women’s Rugby on 25 occasions, has

“Rachel, who has represented Wales Women’s Rugby on 25 occasions, has played all her club rugby for UWIC Women’s Rugby Club for the three years of her study.”

played all her club rugby for UWIC Women’s Rugby Club for the three years of her study. Coming from Llanelli, Rachel came to UWIC from Llandovery College where she is the first female to appear in the long of Internationals produced by that college. She has played in 2 BUSA/BUCS

finals, and missed a third appearance de to a broken leg in 2008 whilst playing for Wales against France in the 6 Nations Championships. Apart from winning the BUCS title, she has also won the Welsh league and cup titles this year. On receiving her award, Poolman said: “Playing university sport has been extremely beneficial to my rugby career, it has given me the opportunity and allowed me to compete and train at the highest standard possible and pursue my sporting ambitions alongside my educa-tion. It would be fair to say I wouldn’t have achieved the success I have within rugby without the backing of UWIC.”

“Through my time at university I have received the best coaching available, had access to great facilities and condi-tioning coaches and all this whilst playing alongside my friends and some of the most enthusiastic and talented rugby players around.” R

LEFT: Rachel Poolman collecting the UWIC Sports Personality Award 2009.ABOVE: Rachel Poolman collecting her BUCS Sportswoman of the year Award.

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