Where do we draw the line between body acceptance having a positive effect on our mental health and obesity having a negative effect on our physical health? This is the question a Cardiff Metropolitan University student has been focusing on in her end of year showcase. Izzy Young, 22, from Chepstow, has been studying Graphic Communication at the Cardiff School of Art and Design at Cardiff Met for the past three years. During the week-long CSAD Summer Show, Izzy’s graphic…

The Football Association of Wales has today (Wednesday, 6 March) announced the Wales squad for the ‘C International Challenge Match’ against England at Salford City’s Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday, 19 March. Manager Mark Jones has selected a squad of 21 players from the JD Welsh Premier League, which includes a blend of experience and youth. The squad was announced via a special video recorded by fans from around Wales revealing the players from their respective clubs. Each video clip was…

Tennis players from Wales have been called up into the Great Britain teams for a series of international competitions, with two already achieving success. James Story (Cardiff Met) and Morgan Cross (Wrexham Tennis Centre) have both helped GB 16U teams reach the finals of the Tennis Europe Winter Cup, while Hugo Cochlin (also Cardiff Met) represented GB Boys 13U against France. Chris Lewis, originally from Neath, now coach at Cardiff Met, has been chosen for GB over-35s in the world…

Dr Sarah Curran, Reader and Principal Lecturer in Podiatry at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cardiff School of Health Sciences, has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy. Dr Curran is the first podiatry lecturer in the country to win the prestigious award. Dr Sarah Curran The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme, funded by the Higher Education Funding Councils for England and Wales and the Department for the Economy (DfE) Northern Ireland, recognises and rewards excellent learning and teaching. …

St David’s Hall Tuesday 29 November 1pm WHAT better way is there to get in the festive spirit than with a captivating concert of Christmas carols from the Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral Choir? A warm welcome will be waiting once you’ve avoided the hectic high-street and relaxed amongst a beautiful selection of traditional carols on Tuesday 29 November at St David’s Hall from 1pm. The members of the Concert Orchestra from St John’s College are directed by Dominic Neville, James Neville…

First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones will lead celebrations to mark this year’s International Yoga Day (June 21st) at a free event being hosted at the National Indoor Athletics Centre, at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Cyncoed Campus in Cardiff on Sunday 19th June.   Organised by the Honorary Consul of India for Wales, Raj Aggarwal OBE, yoga enthusiasts and novices, friends and family alike are all invited to join the event to celebrate the 5,000 year-old physical, mental and spiritual practice…