Hello/Shwmae! The Cardiff Met Student’s Union welcomes you and is excited to help you make the most of your university experience.

I’m Dan Flaherty and my role as Student President here is to serve as the voice of the student body, advocate for their best interests, and try to deliver the most enjoyable student experience possible.

I am an MBA (finance) student and received my degree this past January. I am also a part of the Archers Basketball club. As an international student having spent a significant amount of time on both Llandaf and Cyncoed campuses, I have developed a comprehensive perspective on the student experience at Cardiff Met.

Over the next year my priorities are to:
· Continue building the budget to adequately support SU Sport teams and SU Societies.
· Ease the financial burden of transportation related expenses (bus, parking)
· Create additional student spaces on both campuses to enhance the social experience

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the SU with any questions about what we do or how we can support you. Our goal is to enhance your student journey to the greatest extent, and can’t wait to watch you crush it this year!

Thanks guys,
Dan

Ellarukum Vanakkam - Namaskaram - Adab! I'm Rewathi Viswanatham, an MSc International Business student, and your SU Vice President Education for 2024/2025. I'm very honoured to continue serving as your representative and help make your university experience as wonderful as possible.

My priority is to represent all Cardiff Met students. I'm here to listen and represent your needs and to make sure that your opinions are taken into account and heard.

As a relatively new student of Cardiff Met, I understand how exciting and sometimes overwhelming it can be to navigate university life. We want every student to feel at home here and we will always aim to provide guidance and opportunities throughout your time as a student.

In my remit as VP Education, it is my responsibility to work with you in tackling barriers to education and making sure you have accessible welfare support in place should you need it. Ultimately, I want you to have the best Cardiff Met academic experience possible, and I look forward to ensuring that happens this year.

Having been re-elected as Vice President Education for 2024/2025, it has been a roller coaster ride serving as your Vice President for 2023/2024. During my tenure, I've been actively involved in addressing student concerns, promoting collaboration, and worked on impactful initiatives in areas like Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, student activities, transport, housing, and tackling the cost-of-living crisis. I've participated in various committees, events, and boards, working with reps, talking and gathering student feedback, and implementing several initiatives to the best of my ability.

But there's more to be done! This year, I will focus on:

· Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, celebrating our diverse student body through various events and initiatives..
· Academic Excellence: Prioritising fair workloads, convenient timetables, and timely feedback, while advocating for expanded career guidance services, workshops, and mentorship opportunities.
· Cost-of-Living Support: Addressing the cost-of-living crisis by enhancing affordable options for food, tackling transportation and housing issues, and creating more opportunities to ensure no student faces unnecessary financial strain.

The SU is always here for you and I look forward being a part of your university journey!