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You may not know it but the halls of the University of Cardiff have been the home to many a famous face. But how many of these celebs did you know went to our famous institution?
Huw Edwards
What did he study? French
What year did he graduate? 1983
The famous BBC journalist went to uni in his home country of Wales, achieving a first in his (surprisingly not journalism-related) degree in French 35 years ago.
Sian Lloyd
What did she study? Welsh/Celtic studies
What year did she graduate?
Another home-grown talent, weather forecaster Lloyd trained her native tongue with her degree in Welsh and Celtic studies at the University of Cardiff.
Adrian Chiles
What did he study? Journalism
What year did he graduate? 1992
The Match of the Day 2 (and other BBC shows) favourite plied his trade in Cardiff, studying for a journalism degree and earning his NCTJ there more than 25 years ago.
Nathan Cleverley
What did he study? Maths
What year did he graduate? 2010
The European boxing champion and two-time light-heavyweight world champion surprised fans by completing a degree in mathematics, of all subjects, gaining a 2:2 from Cardiff.
Neil Kinnock
What did he study? Industrial relations and history
What year did he graduate? 1965
The Labour Party politican and MP graduated with a (difficult-sounding) industrial relations and history degree from Cardiff more than 50 years ago, going on to a storied career in politics.
Jamie Roberts
What did he study? Medicine
What year did he graduate? 2013
The Harlequins centre is far more than just an impressive physique, holding a degree in medicine from Cardiff, which he studied eight years for.
Tim Hetherington
What did he study? Photojournalism
What year did he graduate? 1996
The late photojournalist studied his craft at Cardiff before moving on to some absolutely amazing projects. He picked up the Grand Jury Prize for best documentary at Sundance Film Festival 2010 for his fil, Restrepo but was tragically killed by shrapnel while covering the 2011 Libyan Civil War.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the most famous alumni from Cardiff University?
Some notable celebrities include Huw Edwards and Susanna Reid
What courses did these celebrities study at Cardiff University?
They studied a range of subjects, including journalism and performing arts.
Are there any politicians among Cardiff University alumni?
Yes, notable politicians like Neil Kinnock studied at Cardiff University.
Is Cardiff University known for producing media professionals?
Absolutely, many alumni have found success in journalism and broadcasting.
Can I find a complete list of notable Cardiff University alumni?
The article highlights seven prominent figures, but the university website offers a full alumni list.
Last Updated on January 18, 2025
Published on October 1, 2019
