06 gairrhydd
OCTOBER.15.2007
NEWS Indian student wins Cardiff Run by students scholarship on reality TV for students
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Sian Owens Reporter
An Apprentice-style television show has awarded its winner with a Journalism, Film and Media scholarship at Cardiff University. Ayushman Jamwal, an 18-year-old student from New Delhi, beat thousands of other applicants to win the reality programme Scholar Hunt: Destination UK by completing a series of tasks, having already met the requirements of the Cardiff degree scheme. The tasks were co-devised by Dr John Jewell, Deputy Chair of the undergraduate board of studies at the
Biobank Cymru Rhodri Morgan, First Minister of the Welsh Assembly Government, has encouraged the Welsh people to sign up to a world-leading health project based at Cardiff University. As a contribution to the UK Biobank project, Biobank Cymru is the Welsh clinic which aims to provide a long-term snapshot of the country’s health. The assessment centre, where participation is voluntary and by invitation only, opened recently in Cardiff and is the first to do so in Wales. Dr David Grant, Vice-Chancellor of Cardiff University, said: “As an international centre of medical research and education it is fitting that Cardiff University is participating in this multi-million pound visionary medical project to improve the health of future generations.”
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School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, and included a question and answer session, a practical challenge and a televised interview. The programme was broadcast on NDTV, which is the largest national English language channel in India. Ayushman’s tuition fees and living expenses will be paid for by Cardiff University with the three-year scholarship. He said: “It’s the chance of a lifetime and I’m really excited to be studying at Cardiff University.” Dr John Jewell added: “Ayushman Jamwal is a very capable young man, a worthy winner of the competition and someone whom we are sure will be a
credit to the school of Journalism, Media and Cultural studies.” Other universities involved in the competition were Sheffield, Leeds, Middlesex and Warwick who all offered scholarship places in different subjects.
Samantha Shillabeer News Editor Following the introductory meeting of Student Council last week, students are being urged to get involved with making the decisions that affect them. Student Council debates and votes on issues which directly influence the running of the Union. The first official meeting will
take place tomorrow (Tuesday 16 October) at 6.30pm in the Aneurin Bevan room on the 4th floor of the Students’ Union. Johnny Cox, Students’ Union President, said: “This Union is run by students, for students; Student Council is the forum by which our student members can run and change their Union.” He added: “It is important that our students understand they can really make a difference.”
Students warned of TV licensing fines Abigail Whittaker News Editor Failing to understand the rules of television licensing is leaving new students in Wales at risk of large fines, a survey compiled recently has claimed. Conducted by TV Licensing Wales, the survey concluded that one in three students in Wales watch live television on their laptops, but 60% of these incorrectly believe that they do not need a licence to do so. Many parents are also oblivious to the licensing rules, with a quarter of them unaware that students need their own licence to watch television in their own room in university halls of residence. In addition, more than 10% of parents did not think that their children would get caught if they did not have
a licence. Katrina Cinus, a spokeswoman for TV licensing, said: “This blasé attitude and lack of understanding could mean their children are not correctly licensed as they start the new term. “They are running the risk of prosecution and a fine of up to £1,000.” She added: “A hefty fine wouldn’t be the greatest start to university life, so we would like to remind parents and students of the legal obligations.” A licence for colour television currently costs £135.50. If you live in halls of residence and use a television in your own room, you need your own separate television licence. Similarly, if you are sharing a student house but have separate tenancy agreements this usually indicates that you need to purchase a licence for separate bedrooms.
Corinne Rhoades News Editor Cardiff’s roads will be sporting pink taxi-cabs in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Capital cabs’ black cars have gone pink for breast cancer, to raise awareness of the disease. In alliance with Welsh cancer charity Tenovus, nine of the firm’s cars will stay pink for the whole of October. Jo Gibbons, head of fundraising at Tenovus, said: “Across Wales we are asking people to ‘think pink’ this October – and Capital Cabs have certainly taken us at our word.” The charity is also encouraging people to take part in activties which will help spread the message, from baking pink cakes to dressing down at work. Sharyn Donnachie, from Capital Cabs, said: “We’re delighted to be helping raise awareness of such an important cause and hope the taxis will attract plenty of second glances on their way around the city.”
Education Denied Corinne Rhoades News Editor A Cardiff University religious society is campaigning for students’ rights after members of their faith have been denied education overseas. Students of the Bahá’í society in Cardiff have launched a campaign to raise awareness of an Iranian ban on members of their faith attending university in the country. Michelle Geiger, President of the society, claims there are no ‘clear or justifiable reasons’ why the students’ faiths have been targeted.
She said: “Bahá’ís believe that there is one God, that all humanity is one family, and that there is a fundamental unity underlying religion.” But Iranian authorities will not admit students who refuse to deny their faith. Now students in Cardiff have taken action to highlight this issue. Michelle said: “Leaflets were distributed to interested students who visited the society stall at the Freshers’ Fayre.” Students are also expected to be approaching academic staff with letters which voice their concerns.
Chris Evans (1950 - 2007) Christine Lorraine Evans, Cardiff University Students’ Union’s Student Democracy & Societies Coordinator. Chris joined the Students’ Union in 1992 as part-time Secretary to the Administration Manager; in May 1993 she changed her duties to Personal Assistant to Heads of Section (Commercial Services). In June 1997, Chris became part-time PA to the General Secretary and in August 2000, her role expanded to PA to the General Secretary and Finance & Services Officer. With the merger in September 2004, Chris’ job title changed to Sabbatical Administrator & Society Co-ordinator. On August 1 2006; Chris was offered the position of Student Democracy & Societies Co-ordinator in the Students’ Union. Chris has guided the Students’ Union’s many officers and staff through elections processes for many years and supported our 130 societies consisting of over 7,000 members with dedication and conviction. Chris has also supported many officers through the life changing experience of becoming a sabbatical officer. Providing an ear, or a shoulder, when required and forging lifelong friendships.
Chris was a loving wife to Don and a devoted mother to Katie and Michael. Outside work Chris enjoyed spending her weekends in West Wales with family and friends. The Union wishes to pass our thoughts and condolences to Chris’s family and express our sadness for the loss of a valued and loved friend. This obituary was kindly written by Jason Dunlop. General Manager of the Students’ Union.