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| Activity | Type | Description |
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| Wednesday 6 Aug, 2025 | ||
Welsh Food Tasting Tour 3 |
food & drink
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Get a taste of Cardiff! Enjoy some delicious tastings of Welsh food on a relaxed stroll around the Welsh capital. Find out about the country's cuisine and life in Wales today and yesterday. Enjoy a mixture of food, culture and history while admiring the city's majestic buildings including Cardiff Ca... |
Walking Tour - City of Imagination 1 |
walking tours
|
Long before Larysa arrived in Cardiff, the city had unknowingly captured her imagination in books, films, television, music, and poetry. As you walk between the iconic landmarks of Cardiff Bay, stories of adventure, sci-fi, and romance come to life. Larysa intertwines part of her own story into this... |
Temple of Peace |
culture
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Discover Wales’ Temple of Peace & Health, the nation’s memorial to the fallen of WW1 and centre to peacebuilding efforts spanning a century. Since its opening in 1938, the Temple has been at the heart of Welsh efforts to build a better world: from the National Health Service to the United Nations, b... |
Walking Tour - City of Layers 1 |
walking tours
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City of Layers with John, exploring the simultaneous historical layers of the city, the changing kaleidoscope of space, place, and power. We view today’s cityscape with fresh eyes, exploring prominent public buildings and memorial statues plus some lesser-known urban fragments to discover some of th... |
Walking Tour - Poetry, Protest and Place 1 |
walking tours
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The tour will piece together how the Romans, Vikings, the Butes and Pirates all made their mark on the city. You’ll hear firsthand experiences of protest from the Occupy movement outside Cardiff Castle, to saving local music venues. Your guide will be Johnny. |
Tree Top Adventure Golf 1 |
active
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Join us to play 18 holes of minigolf through your choice of a Tropical Rainforest or Ancient Ruin, followed by the drink of your choosing (house beer, cider, wine, mocktail, or bottled soft drink). Food and further drinks can be bought at the bar. Play a bonus 19th hole to try to win a free round of... |
Pub Crawl A1 |
food & drink
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Join us for a wander around some of Cardiff’s best pubs in the company of Mensans. We will visit four separate venues and spend approximately 45 minutes in each. This crawl will only include pubs close to the University Centre for Student Life. Details of the precise locations will be supplied nea... |
Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 5 |
walking tours
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A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! This tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black History) and personal stories from our guides who are all currently or recently homeless. Your guide will be John. |
Slow Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 1 |
walking tours
|
A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! *** This particular tour will be slower paced for anyone with reduced mobility or who might otherwise struggle to keep up with the group. The tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black ... |
Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 1 |
walking tours
|
A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! This tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black History) and personal stories from our guides who are all currently or recently homeless. Your guide will be Johnny. |
Mad Dog Brewery 1 |
food & drink
|
Welcome to the Mad Dog Brewery Company We are an independent family owned and run business, with the Brewery at its beating heart. Our core range of Craft Beer has something for everyone, Kolsch style lager, Traditional Welsh Red Ale, American Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout and our famous Marmalade IPA. ... |
Icebreaker |
food & drink
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** Included in registration fee, so don't book it twice! ** Our Icebreaker welcome activity will be taking place in the Students' Union adjacent to the University Centre for Student Life. You will be able to collect your event badges here from 18:00. This is your opportunity to mingle with other EM... |
| Thursday 7 Aug, 2025 | ||
Without Beer there is no Marmite - Do you love it or hate it? |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Jon Bagnall This is not a talk as such but an opportunity to try spreads from across Europe and the world. As in Bucharest, where unofficially people bought sweets samples that they felt represented their country I will encourage delegates to bring spreads that they feel represent their coun... |
Mensa Robotics Workshop |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Bianca Mudumbi The Mensa Robotics Workshop is designed to introduce students and educators to robotics through competitive robotics, specifically the VEX Robotics Competition. It provides both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, demonstrating how robotics enhances critical thinkin... |
Barry Island 1 |
active
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Barry Island is a traditional British seaside resort, famous for its golden sands, amusement park and TV show Gavin and Stacey. It was an island, with access possible on foot at low tide, until the 1880s, when it became better connected to the mainland as a result of the construction of Barry Docks ... |
Zip World |
active
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Embark on the flight of a lifetime on Zip World’s Phoenix zip line, the fastest seated zip line in the world. Soak up the incredible history of the post-industrial Tower location alongside the stunning Rhigos mountain range, as you hop aboard for the ultimate day out in South Wales. Fly at up to 70m... |
Royal Mint Experience |
culture
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The Royal Mint Experience has become one of the top-rated tourist attractions in South Wales. Our guided tours give you unprecedented access to The Royal Mint, to discover a whole world of coinage and experience the history of the Mint. Before your tour, we will have to perform a security check. Thi... |
Nutrition Myths: Science, Scams, and Why Your Candy Bar Won't Kill You |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Jure Marjetic As a certified FZS (Slovenian fitness organization) nutrition advisor and sports enthusiast, I’d love to tackle the widespread misinformation about diets and healthy eating. This presentation will debunk common myths, explore the science behind nutrition, and offer practical ti... |
Ancient Egypt – an introduction |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Mike Griffiths You have heard of some or all of the following: Cleopatra, Tutankhamun, Ramses the Great, Akhenaten, Nefertiti, the Valley of the Kings, the Great Pyramid, Osiris and Isis. Mike will put them in context, show you some pictures, tell some stories. Perhaps by the end you will... |
Slow Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 2 |
walking tours
|
A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! *** This particular tour will be slower paced for anyone with reduced mobility or who might otherwise struggle to keep up with the group. The tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black ... |
Welsh Food Tasting Tour 2 |
food & drink
|
Get a taste of Cardiff! Enjoy some delicious tastings of Welsh food on a relaxed stroll around the Welsh capital. Find out about the country's cuisine and life in Wales today and yesterday. Enjoy a mixture of food, culture and history while admiring the city's majestic buildings including Cardiff Ca... |
Dr Who Walking Tour 1 |
walking tours
|
Take a Doctor Who Cardiff Walking Tour and step out of the TARDIS and walk in the footsteps of the two-hearted Time Lord, the Doctor and their many companions as you explore the streets of Cardiff on this fully guided tour. Cardiff has been home to Doctor Who since it returned to our screens in 2005... |
Tree Top Adventure Golf 2 |
active
|
Join us to play 18 holes of minigolf through your choice of a Tropical Rainforest or Ancient Ruin, followed by the drink of your choosing (house beer, cider, wine, mocktail, or bottled soft drink). Food and further drinks can be bought at the bar. Play a bonus 19th hole to try to win a free round of... |
St Fagans National Museum of History |
culture
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St Fagans National Museum of History is one of Europe's leading open-air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. Located in Cardiff, it offers a walk through Welsh history from Celtic times to the present day. The museum features over forty re-erected buildings from various locations i... |
The Nature of Very High Intelligence |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Gwyneth Rolph At the European Mensa Annual Gathering (EMAG) in 2019, I presented my research on EEG and IQ, exploring brain connectivity in individuals with high cognitive ability. While I still intend to continue EEG-based explorations of high intelligence at a later stage of the research, ... |
The Welsh Language - A Continuing Journey |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Aled Edwards Accompany the Welsh language through history from its early roots as a Common Brittonic Celtic language through four distinct periods: Primitive Welsh (550-800), Old Welsh (800-1100), Middle Welsh (1100-1400) and Modern Welsh (1400-). A brief exploration of modern Welsh and how ... |
Walking Tour - Black History 2 |
walking tours
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Black History in Cardiff: exploring who the people of mixed heritage and culture made their mark on the city. With professors, athletes and politicians, discover the hidden history of the city. Your guide will be John. |
Climbing Wall |
active
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Reach the top of our exciting Climbing Wall. Multiple lines and difficulty levels will get your agility working. Work as a team and you will definitely get to the top! No equipment or experience is required, all you need to come with is an adventurous spirit and a thirst for fun! Minimum age 6 years... |
Neurodiversity: AuDHD Discussion / Meetup |
lecture/workshop
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Discussion led by Adam Millican If you are interested in discussing autism or ADHD, and how they might interact with giftedness, this is aimed at you. There will be no pressure to share and you don't have to be diagnosed to attend. This is meant to be a safe and inclusive space for discussion for ... |
The Art of Herding Cats and a word about the Nordic Mensa Fund |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Monika Orski Leading Mensans is like herding cats. How is that even possible? Can a character from a children's book help? And how about an update on that book about herding cats? Learn about leading the intelligent, in general but especially when leading volunteers. Because it is fun. Beca... |
Walking Tour - Poetry, Protest and Place 2 |
walking tours
|
The tour will piece together how the Romans, Vikings, the Butes and Pirates all made their mark on the city. You’ll hear firsthand experiences of protest from the Occupy movement outside Cardiff Castle, to saving local music venues. Your guide will be Johnny. |
Pub Crawl B2 |
food & drink
|
Join us for a wander around some of Cardiff’s best pubs in the company of Mensans. We will visit four separate venues and spend approximately 45 minutes in each. This crawl will include four real ale pubs in the centre of Cardiff. Details of the precise locations will be supplied nearer the time i... |
The Welsh Language - A Progressive Force in a Populist World |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Aled Edwards An exploration of how the Welsh language has evolved from being excluded from public life in the Acts of Union (1536 and 1543) and discouraged in the education system through the Welsh Not (19th Century) to gaining official status in the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure of 2011. A... |
Walking Tour - City of Imagination 2 |
walking tours
|
Long before Larysa arrived in Cardiff, the city had unknowingly captured her imagination in books, films, television, music, and poetry. As you walk between the iconic landmarks of Cardiff Bay, stories of adventure, sci-fi, and romance come to life. Larysa intertwines part of her own story into this... |
Welshcake Making Workshop 3 |
food & drink
|
There’s nothing better than a warm Welshcake! Join us for a relaxed and fun workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own Welshcakes with TV Chef, food author and broadcaster Nerys Howell. Nerys is a Welsh food and drink specialist with over 30 years of experience. The workshop takes place i... |
Hold the Pose: Poise and Posture in the Viennese Waltz |
lecture/workshop
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Host Markus Gyger "Dance," they say, "is a vertical expression of a horizontal desire." Are you ready to "waltz" through the complexities of proper dance posture? In this workshop, we'll dive into mastering the elegant stance of the Viennese Waltz. I promise, this will be an 'upright touching' exper... |
National Museum |
culture
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Situated in the heart of Cardiff's elegant civic centre, the National Museum houses Wales's national art, geology and natural history collections as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, we have something to amaze everyone, whatever your in... |
Penderyn Whisky Distillery |
food & drink
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Visit the home of Welsh Whisky. Wales’ first whisky distillery in over 100 years, and pioneers in World Whisky. During the hour-long tour you will learn about the founding of Penderyn, how our award-winning whisky is made and what makes it so unique. See our mill, our mash tun, our innovative single... |
Brecon Mountain Steam Railway |
culture
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Travel on a vintage train with Brecon Mountain Railway. The line runs from Pant, 3 miles North of Merthyr Tydfil, to Torpantau following part of the route of the original Brecon & Merthyr Railway which closed in 1964. Travel from our Main Station at Pant in one of our all-weather Observation Carriag... |
Llandaff Cathedral - walk 1 |
culture
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Walk along the River Taff to visit the historic Llandaff Cathedral and immerse yourself in centuries of history. Celtic Period 6th – 11th Century : Starting with the early settlement in 560AD, the origins of the Cathedral’s name and the reasons why this site was chosen. The historical links with th... |
Dr Who Walking Tour 2 |
walking tours
|
Take a Doctor Who Cardiff Walking Tour and step out of the TARDIS and walk in the footsteps of the two-hearted Time Lord, the Doctor and their many companions as you explore the streets of Cardiff on this fully guided tour. Cardiff has been home to Doctor Who since it returned to our screens in 2005... |
Welsh Senedd 1 (Government Building) |
culture
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Join a free guided tour and learn more about the work of the Welsh Parliament, the building’s landmark architecture and the history of Cardiff Bay. Transport from the Centre for Student Life by train (PAYG) There will be security checks on entering the building Meet in the Centre for Student Life, ... |
SIGHT for local advice during travels |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Henkhenk When travelling somewhere it is very useful to get the inside information of a place (city, region, country), fitting with your interests and goals. For this a local would be best to ask. Such local members form together SIGHT. A member offers one of more services: like information,... |
Escape Rooms 9 - There's Something Outside |
active
|
You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 4 It’s the year 2076, and you’ve just completed the impossible—surviving an 8-year expedition on Mars. You... |
Escape Rooms 10 - The Curse of Senetup-copy |
active
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You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 5 Solve the mystery of the Curse of Senutep Your great grandfather, Thor Heyerdahl, disappeared decades ag... |
Escape Rooms 11 - Coco Loco |
active
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You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 3 Go Coco Loco at the chocolate factory Join forces with Rose in this sweet and adventurous escape room ch... |
Walking Tour - City of Layers 2 |
walking tours
|
City of Layers with John, exploring the simultaneous historical layers of the city, the changing kaleidoscope of space, place, and power. We view today’s cityscape with fresh eyes, exploring prominent public buildings and memorial statues plus some lesser-known urban fragments to discover some of th... |
Escape Rooms 12 - The Great Escape |
active
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You and your team will be thrown into a room for an hour and a half, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 4 Escape the WWII PoW camp! In the heart of a WWII POW camp, a daring adventure unfolds. Amids... |
Cardiff Bay Boat Trip 1 |
excursions
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A one hour boat trip from Cardiff Centre to Cardiff Bay and back. Includes a commentary. The boat uses the historic and famous River Taff to travel between the City and Bay. Once very dirty and heavily used for coal transportation. It’s now a beautiful regenerated river. Keep a lookout for: The Car... |
How to CRISPR a dragon? |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Milena Kulasek Join us for a journey into the world of CRISPR/Cas9, the groundbreaking tool that has redefined biotechnology and genetics over the past decade. In this lecture, we'll explore the know-how of CRISPR/Cas9 in a way that will leave you with a working picture of how this modern wi... |
Welshcake Making Workshop 4 |
food & drink
|
There’s nothing better than a warm Welshcake! Join us for a relaxed and fun workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own Welshcakes with TV Chef, food author and broadcaster Nerys Howell. Nerys is a Welsh food and drink specialist with over 30 years of experience. The workshop takes place i... |
Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 2 |
walking tours
|
A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! This tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black History) and personal stories from our guides who are all currently or recently homeless. Your guide will be Johnny. |
Mini Rafts |
active
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Take over the steering and guide your own raft down our Olympic standard rapids in mini rafts! Under the instruction from our internationally qualified guides take on the best rafting challenge for you and your family and friends. Either 2 or 3 people per raft, learn how to paddle and manoeuvre the ... |
Characteristics of Highly Gifted Adults |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Frans Corten Around five to ten percent of the gifted population are highly gifted. Do they have special needs or special characteristics? Frans Corten (NL, 1962) has specialized himself in career coaching of the gifted since 2001. He has been one of the first worldwide to do so. He has supp... |
Presentation and discussion about the European Mensa Juniors Camp (EMJC) |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Paul JanBen The European Mensa Juniors Camp (EMJC) is a kids and juniors camp for 12 to 17 year olds from all over Europe and possible even further. The aim of the EMJC is to give young people the opportunity to meet like-minded people from other countries and to get to know themselves, each... |
Pub Crawl C1 |
food & drink
|
Join us for a wander around some of Cardiff’s best pubs in the company of Mensans. We will visit four separate venues and spend approximately 45 minutes in each. This crawl will only visit breweries serving craft ales. Details of the precise locations will be supplied nearer the time if you have r... |
Escape Rooms 1 - There's Something Outside |
active
|
You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 4 It’s the year 2076, and you’ve just completed the impossible—surviving an 8-year expedition on Mars. You... |
Escape Rooms 2 - The Curse of Senetup |
active
|
You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 5 Solve the mystery of the Curse of Senutep Your great grandfather, Thor Heyerdahl, disappeared decades ag... |
Escape Rooms 3 - Coco Loco |
active
|
You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 3 Go Coco Loco at the chocolate factory Join forces with Rose in this sweet and adventurous escape room ch... |
Escape Rooms 4 - The Great Escape |
active
|
You and your team will be thrown into a room for an hour and a half, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 4 Escape the WWII PoW camp! In the heart of a WWII POW camp, a daring adventure unfolds. Amids... |
Murder Mystery - The Truth Will Out |
food & drink
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You are invited to attend the reading of Lord Bertie Fortescue’s will. A variety of guests are gathered to see what they have been left to what extent will someone go to secure their inheritance? Dastardly deeds are afoot and the tone is set for an evening of lighthearted skullduggery. The evening... |
Alcotraz |
food & drink
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After a decade of running America’s most notorious liquor smuggling empire, the law eventually caught up with Mr Clyde Cassidy and his gang of moonshiners and bootleggers and gave them life behind bars at the newly established Alcotraz Penitentiary. However, the Cassidy gang have managed to turn the... |
| Friday 8 Aug, 2025 | ||
1000 Blank White Cards |
games
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Speaker: Oliver Holhstein 1000 blank white cards is a card game where the cards are created by the players before and during the game. It is creative, slightly chaotic, but also (hopefully) a lot of fun. Material will be provided, you "just" need to bring your own imagination. https://en.wikipedia.o... |
Barry Island 2 |
active
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Barry Island is a traditional British seaside resort, famous for its golden sands, amusement park and TV show Gavin and Stacey. It was an island, with access possible on foot at low tide, until the 1880s, when it became better connected to the mainland as a result of the construction of Barry Docks ... |
Professor Strange: The Strange Magic Show |
other activity
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PROFESSOR STRANGE: THE STRANGE MAGIC SHOW A Special EMAG Event—Not to Be Missed! Step into a world of Strange Magic, where the impossible becomes reality, minds are blown, and laughter flows freely. Prepare yourself for a mesmerizing, one-of-a-kind magic experience with Professor Strange (Mens... |
Caerleon Roman Baths, Fortress and Legion Museum. Newport Transporter Bridge & Medieval Ship |
culture
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Guided tour of Caerleon Roman Baths and Fortress and the National Roman Legion Museum. Includes a stop at the Newport Transporter Bridge and a Medieval Ship. The luxury and bloodshed of life in a Roman fortress. Life was hard for a Roman legionary in first-century Wales. When he wasn’t cooped up in ... |
Three Castles Tour 1 |
culture
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Coach tour taking in Castle Coch, Caerphilly Castle and Cardiff Castle. Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’, rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairy tale. The highly decorated interiors and rich furnishings of Castell Coch make it a dazzling masterpiece of the... |
Walking Tour - City of Imagination 3 |
walking tours
|
Long before Larysa arrived in Cardiff, the city had unknowingly captured her imagination in books, films, television, music, and poetry. As you walk between the iconic landmarks of Cardiff Bay, stories of adventure, sci-fi, and romance come to life. Larysa intertwines part of her own story into this... |
White Water Rafting - reduced speed, suitable for families |
active
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Our white water pumps are taken down a notch so that the rapids are more relaxed than they would normally be on our standard White Water Rafting activity. This means that children as young as 6 years old are able to enjoy our ever-popular Family White Water Rafting experience! Participants must be 6... |
Welsh Food Tasting Tour 1 |
food & drink
|
Get a taste of Cardiff! Enjoy some delicious tastings of Welsh food on a relaxed stroll around the Welsh capital. Find out about the country's cuisine and life in Wales today and yesterday. Enjoy a mixture of food, culture and history while admiring the city's majestic buildings including Cardiff Ca... |
Cycle Tour 1: City centre, parks and bay |
active
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Guided sightseeing on two wheels. Along bike lanes and through the city’s parks, you’ll learn the history behind Cardiff’s landmarks and visit the parts other tours can’t reach. With frequent stops and an easy pace, you don’t need to be super-fit – just a competent cyclist. Setting off from a city... |
Cardiff Bay Boat Trip 2 |
excursions
|
A one hour boat trip from Cardiff Centre to Cardiff Bay and back. Includes a commentary. The boat uses the historic and famous River Taff to travel between the City and Bay. Once very dirty and heavily used for coal transportation. It’s now a beautiful regenerated river. Keep a lookout for: The Car... |
Walking Tour - City of Layers 3 |
walking tours
|
City of Layers with John, exploring the simultaneous historical layers of the city, the changing kaleidoscope of space, place, and power. We view today’s cityscape with fresh eyes, exploring prominent public buildings and memorial statues plus some lesser-known urban fragments to discover some of th... |
Systemic Questioning Techniques – The Right Question at the Right Time |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Dr Markus Gyger Questions are a seemingly harmless intervention, but should not be underestimated. Skilfully used, they can bring new thoughts and ideas to the person being asked, stimulate deep reflection processes and subtly and often unnoticed transport a lot of content. The systemic-cons... |
Llandaff Cathedral - walk 2 |
culture
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Walk along the River Taff to visit the historic Llandaff Cathedral and immerse yourself in centuries of history. Celtic Period 6th – 11th Century : Starting with the early settlement in 560AD, the origins of the Cathedral’s name and the reasons why this site was chosen. The historical links with th... |
Welsh Senedd 2 (Government Building) |
culture
|
Join a free guided tour and learn more about the work of the Welsh Parliament, the building’s landmark architecture and the history of Cardiff Bay. Transport from the Centre for Student Life by train (PAYG) There will be security checks on entering the building Meet in the Centre for Student Life, ... |
Reiki from Folk Art to the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Jeanne Long Through the eyes, and heart, of a Reiki Practitioner, Teacher and Reiki Course Provider this talk demonstrates how the practice of Reiki has progressed from a simple Folk Art to being offered to patients in some medical institutions including hospitals and hospices. The talk star... |
Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 3 |
walking tours
|
A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! This tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black History) and personal stories from our guides who are all currently or recently homeless. Your guide will be Johnny. |
Welshcake Making Workshop 1 |
food & drink
|
There’s nothing better than a warm Welshcake! Join us for a relaxed and fun workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own Welshcakes with TV Chef, food author and broadcaster Nerys Howell. Nerys is a Welsh food and drink specialist with over 30 years of experience. The workshop takes place i... |
Ordnance Survey: 220 years of super maps |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Jon Bagnall History: Britain’s mapping agency has its roots in military strategy: mapping the Scottish Highlands following rebellion in 1745. With William Roy being tasked to produce a map of Scotland which he and his team managed in six years. Later the board of Ordnances tasked him with ma... |
Politics in Switzerland: some very peculiar ideas, but the results aren't bad |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Gabriel Barta Many people know about Switzerland's frequent use of the instruments of direct democracy, initiatives and referenda. Even more interesting, however, is a rarely mentioned but fundamental characteristic of the political system: concordance. In a sense you could say that in Switz... |
Slow Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 3 |
walking tours
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A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! *** This particular tour will be slower paced for anyone with reduced mobility or who might otherwise struggle to keep up with the group. The tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black ... |
Flatwater Paddlesports |
active
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A mix of Flat water Paddlesports - Kayaking/canoeing/Stand Up Paddleboarding/Raft Building. Participants must be 8 yrs+ and confident in and around water. 2 hour session includes kitting up and a safety briefing. Bring a towel, swimwear and a £1 coin for the locker. Meet in the Centre for Student Li... |
Dr Who Walking Tour 3 |
walking tours
|
Take a Doctor Who Cardiff Walking Tour and step out of the TARDIS and walk in the footsteps of the two-hearted Time Lord, the Doctor and their many companions as you explore the streets of Cardiff on this fully guided tour. Cardiff has been home to Doctor Who since it returned to our screens in 2005... |
Happy Handbags |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Jeanne Louise Long. Happy Handbag is a local charitable cause, created in 2016 in the West Country. Its goal is twofold (i) to support women and families in need (ii) to promote a very basic concept of help, and understanding, for women in crisis that can be utilised anywhere. There are no ‘... |
A Mensan’s Guide to Mindfulness – Logic, Creativity & Flow Beyond Overthinking |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Ezgi Demir High-IQ individuals often struggle with mental noise, analysis paralysis, and cognitive overload. The paradox is intelligence vs. clarity and why more thinking doesn’t always mean better solutions. Mindfulness emerges as a key performance tool, not as passive relaxation but as an ... |
Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 6 |
walking tours
|
A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! This tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black History) and personal stories from our guides who are all currently or recently homeless. Your guide will be John. |
Tree Top Adventure Golf 3 |
active
|
Join us to play 18 holes of minigolf through your choice of a Tropical Rainforest or Ancient Ruin, followed by the drink of your choosing (house beer, cider, wine, mocktail, or bottled soft drink). Food and further drinks can be bought at the bar. Play a bonus 19th hole to try to win a free round of... |
Welshcake Making Workshop 2 |
food & drink
|
There’s nothing better than a warm Welshcake! Join us for a relaxed and fun workshop where you’ll learn how to make your very own Welshcakes with TV Chef, food author and broadcaster Nerys Howell. Nerys is a Welsh food and drink specialist with over 30 years of experience. The workshop takes place i... |
Pub Crawl C2 |
food & drink
|
Join us for a wander around some of Cardiff’s best pubs in the company of Mensans. We will visit four separate venues and spend approximately 45 minutes in each. This crawl will only visit breweries serving craft ales. Details of the precise locations will be supplied nearer the time if you have r... |
From Chess to Hive: The Evolution of Strategy Board Games |
lecture/workshop
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Speaker Francesco Salerno Game design, like all human activities, does not exist in isolation, it is shaped by historical, cultural, and technological influences. Over the centuries, games evolve alongside populations and societies. Chess, one of the most influential games in history, served as insp... |
Walking Tour - Poetry, Protest and Place 3 |
walking tours
|
The tour will piece together how the Romans, Vikings, the Butes and Pirates all made their mark on the city. You’ll hear firsthand experiences of protest from the Occupy movement outside Cardiff Castle, to saving local music venues. Your guide will be Johnny. |
English Cryptic Crosswords – What are they all about? |
lecture/workshop
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Speakers Jennie Willson and Val Hinkins The first crossword puzzle appeared in New York World in 1913 and since then the puzzle has spread around the world, developing and changing over the succeeding century. A “cryptic” crossword style soon became popular and clues became more devious. Join cr... |
White Water Rafting - full speed 1 |
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Featuring turns, twists and all of the excitement you can handle, a CIWW White Water Rafting session is ideal for thrill seekers and is a great way to put your skills to the test! We offer the only way to White Water Raft in the city of Cardiff! Participants must be 12yrs+ and confident in and aroun... |
Home Fermentation |
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Speaker José Beltrán Escavy Fermentation has been with us as a cornerstone of human food preparation and preservation for more than 10,000 years. Without it we would not have bread, pickles, yoghurt, alcoholic drinks, cheese, olives, chocolate... It is not only a fascinating subject, but also rather... |
Mad Dog Brewery 2 |
food & drink
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Welcome to the Mad Dog Brewery Company We are an independent family owned and run business, with the Brewery at its beating heart. Our core range of Craft Beer has something for everyone, Kolsch style lager, Traditional Welsh Red Ale, American Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout and our famous Marmalade IPA. ... |
The Seven Ages of Ann |
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Speaker Ann Tarper From post-World War to post-Covid - maybe not quite a poster-girl, but Ann is still standing. Hear about Captain Fantastic and the Brown-Hatted Cowgirl, that other house in Windsor, and the disappearing piano. Then there's the origins of the Vicar of Dibley, many weddings and a lo... |
Colonial Guilt? Rethinking Europe’s Role in Latin America |
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Colonial Guilt? Rethinking Europe’s Role in Latin America A Sincere Reflection on Economic and Social Legacy Speaker Fernando Villafuerte Supported by data and statistics from reliable sources, we will review not only the economic factors but also the social dynamics that existed in the Americas bef... |
Escape Rooms 5 - There's Something Outside |
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You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 4 It’s the year 2076, and you’ve just completed the impossible—surviving an 8-year expedition on Mars. You... |
Escape Rooms 6 - The Curse of Senetup |
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You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 5 Solve the mystery of the Curse of Senutep Your great grandfather, Thor Heyerdahl, disappeared decades ag... |
Escape Rooms 7 - Coco Loco |
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You and your team will be thrown into a room for 1 hour, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 3 Go Coco Loco at the chocolate factory Join forces with Rose in this sweet and adventurous escape room ch... |
Escape Rooms 8 - The Great Escape |
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You and your team will be thrown into a room for an hour and a half, where you will have to use your brain and your wits to solve puzzles, open locks, and escape before your time is up. Difficulty level - 4 Escape the WWII PoW camp! In the heart of a WWII POW camp, a daring adventure unfolds. Amids... |
Learn to play Hive |
games
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Join a free session to learn to play Hive, a modern abstract strategy game (and Mensa Select award winner) for 2 players inspired by Chess that will keep you hooked until the very end! Learn Hive in 5 minutes, spend your life mastering it! We will be holding this session in the Students' Union bar a... |
Pub Crawl B1 |
food & drink
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Join us for a wander around some of Cardiff’s best pubs in the company of Mensans. We will visit four separate venues and spend approximately 45 minutes in each. This crawl will include four real ale pubs in the centre of Cardiff. Details of the precise locations will be supplied nearer the time i... |
Murder Mystery - A Knight to Remember |
food & drink
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You have come to a banquet in honour of Sir Prance A Lot. He is returning from a dangerous conquest and preparing to claim his prize, the Lady of Shallot’s hand in marriage. A happy occasion, I think you'll agree… or is it? Surely nothing untoward could happen in the presence of the King and Queen? ... |
| Saturday 9 Aug, 2025 | ||
Parkrun |
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On Saturday morning we will head to Cardiff Parkrun at Bute Park. This was the first Welsh parkrun and is the second largest in the UK (ranked 74 out of 835 for difficulty). This 5km (3 mile) run is out and back along the banks of the river Taff within Bute park, entirely on tarmac footpaths (so no ... |
Creative Writing |
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Speaker Melanie Bell Looking for a fun new way to express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas? Have you always wanted to write but not been sure how to get started? In this workshop, you'll explore a variety of facilitated creative writing exercises, with opportunities to share with the group and get... |
Podcasting: Where do you fit in? |
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Speaker Danny Paul Satish This talk will voice my contemplation on where I think you, the audience, fit into the modern world of Podcasting, which has become a primary medium used by all within society who have access to at the very least, a basic smartphone. Together, we will look at; where the phe... |
Barry Island 3 |
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Barry Island is a traditional British seaside resort, famous for its golden sands, amusement park and TV show Gavin and Stacey. It was an island, with access possible on foot at low tide, until the 1880s, when it became better connected to the mainland as a result of the construction of Barry Docks ... |
Llandaff Cathedral - coach |
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Immerse yourself in centuries of history with a visit to Llandaff Cathedral. Our guided tour will cover the following as we step through time to trace the history of the Cathedral. Celtic Period 6th – 11th Century : Starting with the early settlement in 560AD, the origins of the Cathedral’s name an... |
Three Castles Tour 2 |
culture
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Coach tour taking in Castle Coch, Caerphilly Castle and Cardiff Castle. Castell Coch, or the ‘Red Castle’, rises up from the ancient beech woods of Fforest Fawr like a vision from a fairy tale. The highly decorated interiors and rich furnishings of Castell Coch make it a dazzling masterpiece of the... |
Big Pit National Coal Museum. |
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Big Pit is a real coal mine and one of Britain's leading mining museums. Go 300 feet underground with your Guide and see what life was like for the thousands of men who worked at the coal face. Enjoy an audio-visual experience telling the story of how the Welsh mining industry evolved. See how the l... |
Blaenavon Heritage Railway |
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** This is an option if you are booking the coach trip to the Big Pit. ** The Big Pit Railway Station is a short walk from the Big Pit Mining museum. Blaenavon's Heritage Railway runs through the Blaenavon World Heritage site on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. They operate steam and h... |
EMAG Panel - open session |
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This session is for anyone considering organising an EMAG in the future to meet the previous organisers and ask questions. The meeting will take place on the first floor of the University Centre for Student Life (room 1.24 / 1.25) |
Gifted Adults at Work |
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Speaker Rianne van de Ven Bio Rianne van de Ven (1971) is a professional coach for gifted adults since 2007. She is also an author, speaker, trainer, teacher, researcher on the subject of gifted adults. She was the chair of the Gifted Adults Foundation in The Netherlands from 2013 till 2020. Current... |
Slow Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 4 |
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A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! *** This particular tour will be slower paced for anyone with reduced mobility or who might otherwise struggle to keep up with the group. The tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black ... |
Tree Top Adventure Golf 4 |
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Join us to play 18 holes of minigolf through your choice of a Tropical Rainforest or Ancient Ruin, followed by the drink of your choosing (house beer, cider, wine, mocktail, or bottled soft drink). Food and further drinks can be bought at the bar. Play a bonus 19th hole to try to win a free round of... |
Welsh Senedd 3 (Government Building) |
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Join a free guided tour and learn more about the work of the Welsh Parliament, the building’s landmark architecture and the history of Cardiff Bay. Transport from the Centre for Student Life by train (PAYG) There will be security checks on entering the building Meet in the Centre for Student Life, ... |
Walking Tour - Black History 4 |
walking tours
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Black History in Cardiff: exploring who the people of mixed heritage and culture made their mark on the city. With professors, athletes and politicians, discover the hidden history of the city. Your guide will be John. |
EMAG Panel - closed session |
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This session is for the organisers of this, previous and confirmed future EMAGs to discuss what has worked well, and what has not. The meeting will take place on the first floor of the University Centre for Student Life (room 1.24 / 1.25) |
Walking Tour - Poetry, Protest and Place 4 |
walking tours
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The tour will piece together how the Romans, Vikings, the Butes and Pirates all made their mark on the city. You’ll hear firsthand experiences of protest from the Occupy movement outside Cardiff Castle, to saving local music venues. Your guide will be Johnny. |
White Water Rafting - full speed 2 |
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Featuring turns, twists and all of the excitement you can handle, a CIWW White Water Rafting session is ideal for thrill seekers and is a great way to put your skills to the test! We offer the only way to White Water Raft in the city of Cardiff! Participants must be 12yrs+ and confident in and aroun... |
Pub Crawl A2 |
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Join us for a wander around some of Cardiff’s best pubs in the company of Mensans. We will visit four separate venues and spend approximately 45 minutes in each. This crawl will only include pubs close to the University Centre for Student Life. Details of the precise locations will be supplied nea... |
Visual illusions, and what they tell us |
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Speaker Mike Griffiths Perhaps you remember that dress from 2015 – was it black and blue, or white and gold? It is just one of many examples of illusions and other visual phenomena we will look at. They are great fun. But also, they can tell us something about how our visual perception works. Pe... |
Walking Tour - City of Imagination 4 |
walking tours
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Long before Larysa arrived in Cardiff, the city had unknowingly captured her imagination in books, films, television, music, and poetry. As you walk between the iconic landmarks of Cardiff Bay, stories of adventure, sci-fi, and romance come to life. Larysa intertwines part of her own story into this... |
Hensol Castle Gin Distillery |
food & drink
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Join us for an immersive experience that offers guests the chance to explore the craftsmanship and artistry behind gin production. Learn about 17th century Hensol Castle’s history, the origins of gin and the wonders of botanicals. What’s included: • Arrival Drink • Guided Tour of the Distillery... |
The failure of Third World Development |
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Speaker Geoffrey Rockliffe-King The “Third World” was the loose collective term coined for the many colonies that became sovereign nations after 1955, renamed over time as Developing Countries, then Least Developed Countries and now the Global South. Most began with a new name, flag and high hopes ... |
Walking Tour - City of Layers 4 |
walking tours
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City of Layers with John, exploring the simultaneous historical layers of the city, the changing kaleidoscope of space, place, and power. We view today’s cityscape with fresh eyes, exploring prominent public buildings and memorial statues plus some lesser-known urban fragments to discover some of th... |
Aloha Hawaii: Retirement in Paradise |
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Speakers Marco Airaghi and Anton Anderssen. Join me at EMAG 2025 as I share my journey from the storied streets of Europe to the sun-kissed shores of Waikiki, Hawaii. Growing up amidst the rich history and cultural vibrancy of Europe, I was molded by its traditions and rhythms—but it was in Waikiki ... |
Hive tournament |
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• Open to players of any level! (cheatsheets provided). • Swiss tournament (everyone plays 5 rounds, no knock-out). • Time control: 10 minutes + 10 seconds increment per move. • £3 entry fee. • Prizes for top 3 (T-shirt or magnetic set) and Hive badge to each participant. We will be holding this se... |
Cycle Tour 2: City centre, parks and cathedral |
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Guided sightseeing on two wheels. With frequent stops and an easy pace, you don’t need to be super-fit – just a competent cyclist. Setting off from a city centre independent café, you’ll ride on cycle paths to Cardiff’s grand Edwardian civic centre, past the third Marquess of Bute’s statue overlook... |
Silent Disco Walking Tour |
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It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, it’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Cardiff! You'll be checked-in, given a set of our Silent Disco Headphones and taken on a 60 minute host-guided dance & flash-mobbing trek through the city. Ages 5+ only, no pushchairs. Don our hi-tech headphones and be tran... |
Walking Tour - Invisible Cardiff 4 |
walking tours
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A walking tour giving an introduction to the city! This tour will include a mix of history and introduction to Wales/Cardiff and social justice (including Black History) and personal stories from our guides who are all currently or recently homeless. Your guide will be Johnny. |
A Different View on Climate Change |
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Speaker Kurt Fuchs Everybody knows that there is a change in the global climate. Experts expect a rise in the sea level of about 30 cm by2050 and something between one and two meters by 2100. But what if everything will happen much faster? There is no consistent model for a substantial estimation of... |
Who are we? |
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Speaker Martina Horvat - Who are we? - Who were our ancestors? - How could we find our family history? - Combinations of church records, newspapers, internet pages .. - DNA test don’t lie… - Genealogy web tools - Personal body characteristics, pictures .. - Mother and father ancestors … - Unbelievab... |
Gala Dinner |
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** Included in registration fee, so don't book it twice! ** Our Gala Dinner is going to be held at Cardiff City Football Club. Ticket price includes a welcome drink, a three course meal, dancing after the meal and coach transport from/to the University Centre for Student Life. A special children's... |
| Sunday 10 Aug, 2025 | ||
Farewell Brunch |
food & drink
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The Angel Hotel in Castle Street is a fifteen to twenty-minute walk from the University Centre for Student Life and only a five-minute walk from the central train and bus stations, so pop in for an hour or two as you head off. Come and say au revoir to your new found friends over a buffet brunch as... |
