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Why risk being without your laptop or phone?
75% of all student laptop claims are for accidental damage.
*24 hours represents 1 working day from us approving your claim. ** Price based on a £500 laptop.Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting their website at www.fsa.gov.uk/register/firmSearchForm.do Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited. Company No: 856706 registered in England at Shurdington Road, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire GL51 4UE.
Ensure your university studies and social life don’t suffer because of theft, loss or accidental damage to your laptop. As the UK’s No.1 student insurance specialist we understand how important your laptop is to your studies and social life, so let us help you stay connected with our 24 hour* replacement service.
Insure your laptop with Endsleigh from theft, loss or accidental damage, wherever you are from just £37 a year**.
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Why risk being without your laptop or phone?
75% of all student laptop claims are for accidental damage.
*24 hours represents 1 working day from us approving your claim. ** Price based on a £500 laptop.Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting their website at www.fsa.gov.uk/register/firmSearchForm.do Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited. Company No: 856706 registered in England at Shurdington Road, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire GL51 4UE.
Ensure your university studies and social life don’t suffer because of theft, loss or accidental damage to your laptop. As the UK’s No.1 student insurance specialist we understand how important your laptop is to your studies and social life, so let us help you stay connected with our 24 hour* replacement service.
Insure your laptop with Endsleigh from theft, loss or accidental damage, wherever you are from just £37 a year**.
Insurance recommended by
Get protected today.Visit: endsleigh.co.uk/university
Call: 0330 3030 284 01282 672 108
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Why risk being without your laptop or phone?
75% of all student laptop claims are for accidental damage.
*24 hours represents 1 working day from us approving your claim. ** Price based on a £500 laptop.Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting their website at www.fsa.gov.uk/register/firmSearchForm.do Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited. Company No: 856706 registered in England at Shurdington Road, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire GL51 4UE.
Ensure your university studies and social life don’t suffer because of theft, loss or accidental damage to your laptop. As the UK’s No.1 student insurance specialist we understand how important your laptop is to your studies and social life, so let us help you stay connected with our 24 hour* replacement service.
Insure your laptop with Endsleigh from theft, loss or accidental damage, wherever you are from just £37 a year**.
Insurance recommended by
Get protected today.Visit: endsleigh.co.uk/university
Call: 0330 3030 284 01282 672 108
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Fresher’s Fortnight
P4 Fresher’s FayreFresher’s Fayre is an event not to be missed, full of info and freebies
P6 Fresher’s CalendarDouble page calendar of all your 2013 Fresher’s events
Cardiff Met SU
P8 Your Students’ UnionThe Students’ Union will play a critical role in your time at Cardiff Met
P9 Globalisation
P11 Stay in the LoopDon’t miss out on what the Students’ Union has to offer
Representation
P12 RepresentationOur advice and representation team is here to ensure you have the best student experience
P13 Represent Your Fellow StudentsLearn why being part of our representation system can enrich your student experience
UMAX Benefits Card
P14 Your UMAX CardYour UMAX Card offers you great on and off campus offers and discounts
P14 Offers & Discounts
P15 Advice & Support
P15 JobshopWhether you’re looking for full-time, part-time, volunteering or job placements our Jobshop can help
P16 Training & DevelopmentThe UMAX scheme offers free training and development courses throughout the year
Clubs & Societies
P17 SocietiesSocieties are a great way to share your interests or hobbies with other Cardiff Met students
P18 Athletic UnionOur Athletic Union offers an opportunity to represent Cardiff Met and play competitive sport
P20 Intramural SportOur social Intramural Sport offers a more relaxed approach to sport
Food & Drink
P22 StarbucksThe Students’ Union provides your very own on campus Starbucks
P24 Cyncoed Campus CentreSee what facilities the Students’ Union provides at the Cyncoed campus
P26 Llandaff Student CentreSee what facilities the Students’ Union provides at the Llandaff campus
P29 Howard GardensSee what facilities the Students’ Union provides at Howard Gardens
P30 Epic Events 3Run an event in one of our venue and you could win £500
Feature Articles
P31 Outward MobilityFind out about the opportunities available for you to study, volunteer or work overseas
P31 a-FreshIntroducing the Cardiff Met Libraries
P32 Cardiff Map
P33 Why Cardiff?Why Cardiff? Well, the Welsh capital has it all
P34 30 Week ChallengeThere are 30 weeks in the academic year, so we thought we’d give you a year’s worth of ideas
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Why risk being without your laptop or phone?
75% of all student laptop claims are for accidental damage.
*24 hours represents 1 working day from us approving your claim. ** Price based on a £500 laptop.Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This can be checked on the Financial Services Register by visiting their website at www.fsa.gov.uk/register/firmSearchForm.do Endsleigh Insurance Services Limited. Company No: 856706 registered in England at Shurdington Road, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucestershire GL51 4UE.
Ensure your university studies and social life don’t suffer because of theft, loss or accidental damage to your laptop. As the UK’s No.1 student insurance specialist we understand how important your laptop is to your studies and social life, so let us help you stay connected with our 24 hour* replacement service.
Insure your laptop with Endsleigh from theft, loss or accidental damage, wherever you are from just £37 a year**.
Insurance recommended by
Get protected today.Visit: endsleigh.co.uk/university
Call: 0330 3030 284 01282 672 108
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Come down to Centro on Cyncoed Campus for a huge BBQ from 3pm. A great opportunity to meet your fellow Freshers and get to know them.
PreLashCentro, Cyncoed CampusPreLash runs every Wednesday in Centro Bar, with a live DJ and awesome drinks offers.
Dr Who ExperienceFREE - Limited Spaces - Sign up onlineLet the SU take you all on a trip down to Cardiff Bay to visit the Dr Who Experience.
Battle of the DJ’sCentro, Cyncoed CampusHave you got what it takes to enter our ultimate Cardiff Met DJ battle? Sign up online at cardiffmetsu.co.uk
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Battle of the DJ’s - The FinalCentro, Cyncoed Campus
Blues Uni CupCardiff Arms Park
BouldersFREE - Limited Spaces - Sign up onlineBoulders is Cardiff’s indoor climbing centre. Come down and have a go tackling the climbing walls.
Pirates Pub CrawlTickets £5 - Available from www.ardiffmetsu.co.ukHoist up the Jolly Roger and join us on this Pirate themed Fresher’s Pub Crawl.
Go ApeFREE - Limited Spaces - Sign up onlineGo Ape’s the UK’s number one forest adventure!
Tickets £5.00, Available from www.cardiffmetsu.co.ukThe Blues University Cup will see Cardiff Met RFC compete in a Rugby tournament against Cardiff Uni, Cardiff Medics and University of South Wales.
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Archery
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball*
Cheerleading
Cricket
Dance
Equestrian
Football
Gaelic Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Hockey
Ju Juitsu
Lacrosse
Netball
Rugby Union
Snow Sports
Squash
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Tennis
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Triathlon
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Badminton
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Pool
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Table Tennis
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1. Hire a boat / pedalo and drift around the lake in Roath park
2. Grab your bike and see how much of the Taff Trail you can explore
3. Visit the arcades and Cardiff market. You’ll find some brilliant bargains, especially in the street market that’s held at Christmas
4. Visit a Castle – Cardiff Castle or Castell Coch
5. Kick back and have a BBQ in any one of Cardiff’s “Green Spaces” such as Bute park
6. Try out your circus skills with No-Fit State Circus
7. Soak up the atmosphere at a sporting event – the 6 Nations, the football, the cricket, the ice hockey – there are loads to choose from!
8. Take a riverboat ride to the Bay – great alternative to the train
9. Go to a Swn Festival gig – Cardiff has a thriving live music scene so make sure you experience it
10. Visit Cardiff Museum & Art Gallery – it’s free to get in and there’s no better place to wander around if the rain is giving you cabin fever
11. Play Crazy Golf at the Celtic Manor – this prestigious golf course has a fun side too!
12. Cool off in the Olympic Pool at the International Sports Village or if you’re feeling more adventurous try white water rafting at the Cardiff Bay Water Activity Centre
13. Enjoy all the freebies at the Food & Drink festivals that are held throughout the year
14. Unleash your inner Einstein and check out Techniquest After Hours
15. Hold your own old school Sports Day or Mini Olympics
16. Take a wander and see how many Dr Who locations you can spot
17. Go ice skating – either at the rink in the Bay or in the Winter Wonderland at Christmas
18. If you think you’re not afraid of heights then try Go Ape (at Margam) or the Tree Top Challenge (at the Celtic Manor) will test that theory
19. Visit Barry Island (and pay tribute to Gavin & Stacey if you want, have some fun in Nessa’s arcade or just chill out at the beach enjoying your fish and chips)
20. Check out the Cardiff Carnival – great party atmosphere, fantastic costumes, live music and stalls selling food from around the world
21. Load up the car and take a drive to the Brecon Beacons – breathtaking views and a great place to get away from any study stresses
22. If you like your live theatre you’ll love Cardiff and its choice of theatres – if you’re unsure try and catch a show and you may change your mind
23. Host your own Come Dine With Me – one night of cooking in return for a couple of nights of not having to is a great trade
24. Join a society – try something new and get involved! If you don’t see one you’re interested in then start one of your own!
25. Join a sports team – if you’re into your competitive sport or just enjoy it socially we have a number of different sports for you to try!
26. Attend as many Students’ Union events as you can – they’re a great way to meet new friends
27. Sign up for the UMAX card – it’s a benefit card that can get you a student discount
28. Sign up to our website and keep up to date with everything that’s going on and everything we have to offer
29. If you need some extra money join the UMAX JobShop (and attend some of the employability sessions to help you secure that job)
30. Make sure you regularly contact your family and friends back home and tell them what a fantastic time you’re having in University!
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HAVE YOU MET THE
PINNACLE TEAM?
www.pinnacle-group.com
Gwasanaeth Cymraeg Ar Gael
02920 640 2003 - 5 Fanny Street
Cathays, Cardiff
CF24 4EG
No worries! Why not pop into our Fanny Street office to say hi
and don’t forget to like our Facebook page to win goodies!
/PinnacleLettingAgents
HAVE YOU MET THE
PINNACLE TEAM?
www.pinnacle-group.com
Gwasanaeth Cymraeg Ar Gael
02920 640 2003 - 5 Fanny Street
Cathays, Cardiff
CF24 4EG
No worries! Why not pop into our Fanny Street office to say hi
and don’t forget to like our Facebook page to win goodies!
/PinnacleLettingAgents
1 Excludes drinks, and ice creams. Valid on delivery or collection orders over or to the value of £25. Not valid with any other offer. Valid at participating stores only. Available online only at dominos.co.uk. 2 At regular menu price. Free pizza must be equal or lesser value than the first. Available on medium and large pizzas only. Premium bases, crusts and additional toppings charged as extra. Not valid with any other offer. Collection only. Offer expires 31/07/14.
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5AMCall Cathays store or order online when
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Everyday
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ONLINE SPECIAL
COLLECTION SPECIAL
COLLECTION OR DELIVERY
COLLECTION ONLY
When you spend £25 or more online
Online Code: CMETMAGB
£10 OFF1
Buy One Pizza, Get One
FREE2
Available on medium and large pizzas
Maes-y-Coed Rd, Heath CF14 4HE
Opening Hours: 10am to midnight everyday.029 20616222
62 Crwys Road, Cathays CF24 4NN
Opening Hours: 10am to 5am 7 days a week.029 20229977
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