Cardiff Abroad October 2019 | Page 5

We've put together a summary of all things that have been happening in Cardiff, and South Wales, while you've been away.

cardiff news round-up

cardifE university awarded

£10m for new adolescent mental health centre

Cardiff Univeristy have been awarded a £10 million grant by the Wolfson Foundation to create a new reserach centre. The Wolfson centre will be dedicated to researching and reducing anxiety and depression in young people.

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NEW CARDIFF STREETS TO HAVE

WELSH LANGUAGE NAMES

Following a Cardiff Council Cabinet meeting on Thursday September 26, the Cabinet has adopted a proposed street naming policy stating that new streets in Cardiff are to be given Welsh language names. The policy hopes that the Welsh language, as well as Welsh culture and history, remains a part of Cardiff’s unique identity.

SOURCE: https://cardiffstudentmedia.co.uk/gairrhydd/new-cardiff-streets-to-have-welsh-language-names/

SOURCE: https://twitter.com/cardiffuni/status/1178579428038922240

MEET ROY THE CAT WHO HAS BECOME A LOCAL LEGEND

Roy, the fearless feline, has become famous for hanging out at his local Home Bargains store. A Facebook group has been set up so fans can share pictures and stories of what he's been up to.

SOURCE: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/home-bargains-cat-bridgend-tondu-16973486

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