(£3.00 per person). See Map 2 forlocation. Car parking in the Universitycar parks is extremely limited and apermit is required. However, there areseveral public car parks located close tothe University, all of which are markedon Map 4. There is also pay and displaycar parking available on Park Place andwithin the civic centre (along CollegeRoad, City Hall Road, King Edward VIIAvenue and Museum Avenue). Thistypically costs around £3.50 for twohours. Payment is by coin or debit/creditcard. Parking in the North Road carpark is £5.00 per day. (Charges for citycentre multi-storey car parks varyconsiderably, up to £18.00 per day.)

The Heath Park campus – Limited carparking is available in various car parks.

By Rail / Coach / BusHigh speed inter-city trains providefrequent services between all majorBritish cities. The Cardiff-London service,from London Paddington, runs at 30minute intervals throughout the day.Frequent services also connect Cardiffwith Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton,Manchester, Liverpool and with manyother cities and towns. Cardiff is alsoserved by regular coach services fromtowns and cities across the UK. FromCardiff Central Station there is afrequent train service which stops atCathays Station (located on the CathaysPark campus). Local bus services alsooperate from Cardiff Central Station.

The Cathays Park campus – The No 27service leaves Hayes Bridge Roadevery 10 minutes throughout the day.

The Heath Park campus – The No 86service leaves Stand C5. The Nos 8, 9and 9a leave from Wood Street.

By AirCardiff Airport is 11 miles from the citycentre. Coach and train servicesoperate between Cardiff CentralStation and London’s Heathrow andGatwick airports.

For more information visit: www.cardiff.ac.ukCardiff University, Deri House,2-4 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BNTelephone: (029) 2087 4000Information is believed to be correct at the time of printing. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannotaccept responsibility for errors or omissions, or for any matter in any way connected with, or arising out of, the publication of thisinformation. Published by the Student Recruitment and Web Division of Cardiff University.©Copyright 2013 Effective 1st January 2013.

“One of the top teaching andresearch institutions in the UK.It has excellent facilities, oftenmagnificent buildings, greatsocial and sporting facilities,wrapped up in a vibrant, culturalcity centre.”Sunday Times Good University Guide

Cardiff University is about the freedomto explore, to learn and to discover.Established in 1883, by RoyalCharter, with thirteen members ofacademic staff and 151 students,Cardiff today has grown to becomeone the UK’s largest, most respectedand most popular universities,internationally renowned for ourinnovative research and teaching.A member of the UK’s “Ivy League” ofRussell Group research intensiveuniversities, Cardiff’s research informsits teaching, offering students a breadthof expertise in research encompassing:the humanities, the natural, physical,health, life and social sciences;engineering and technology;preparation for a wide range ofprofessions; and a longstandingcommitment to lifelong learning.Our strong and broad disciplinaryresearch base enables Cardiff tocombine its expertise to tackle the bigissues of today and tomorrow throughmulti-disciplinary research. Cardiffresearch develops knowledge andunderstanding which, in collaborationwith a wide range of partners, isapplied to produce real benefitslocally and worldwide.Our students are drawn from a varietyof backgrounds, from throughoutWales, the rest of the UK andworldwide. International students arewelcomed from 100 differentcountries and account for some 12%of our total student population.We pride ourselves on delivering anoutstanding student experience, an

By RoadCardiff is served by the M4 and is easilyaccessible from all parts of Britain. Fromthe south west, take the M5 and fromthe south of England, follow majorA-roads to the M4. From Scotland,the north of England and the Midlands,travel via the M50 to the M4.

Travelling east on the M4. Leave themotorway at Junction 32, follow theA470, sign-posted City Centre.

The Cathays Park campus – Followthe A470 towards the city centreand the University is sign-posted.

The Heath Park campus – Follow theA470 as far as Gabalfa Interchange.Take first exit onto the A48 (EasternAvenue), sign-posted Newport and theM4, but immediately exit at the sliproad on the left. This leads directlyonto the University Hospital site.

Travelling west on the M4. Leave themotorway at Junction 29, follow theA48(M)/A48, sign-posted Cardiff Eastand the South. Continue forapproximately seven miles.

The Cathays Park campus – Continuealong the A48 to the A470 (GabalfaInterchange). Leave the A48 atGabalfa Interchange and take theA470, sign-posted city centre. Followthe A470 towards the city centre andthe University is sign-posted.

The Heath Park campus – On theA48, speed reductions will benoticeable from 50 to 40mph. At thistime the University Hospital will bevisible on the right. Exit the next sliproad, sign-posted “UniversityHospital” and turn right at the trafficlights along a short road leadingdirectly onto the University Hospital site.

Car ParkingThe Cathays Park campus – Two Parkand Ride services operate in Cardiff –one from the East of the city (£3.00 percar) and one from the West of the city

Routes to Cardiff Cardiff University

Visitors with Disabilities/Special NeedsSome buildings may present problems of access and egress for thosewith mobility difficulties. For further information, please contact theDisability Team: Telephone: (029) 2087 4844

experience we believe should be opento all, encouraging students from themost deprived areas to apply andsucceed on Cardiff courses.When they arrive in Cardiff, ourstudents benefit from a stimulatingstudy environment, research-ledteaching and interaction withacademics working at the frontiers ofknowledge in their field.As a major higher education provider forthe professions, we have around 300undergraduate and postgraduate taughtcourses that are accredited by morethan 50 professional bodies. In totalmore than 20% of Cardiff Universitystudents pursue postgraduate study.Our students are valued by employersfor their academic ability, high-calibre,motivation, extra-curricular activitiesand resourcefulness. At Cardiff,education is for life and employabilityis embedded in our studentexperience. 93% per cent of 2011Cardiff University graduates found ajob, or entered further study within sixmonths of completing their studies.The University’s success is founded onthe talent and dedication of our staffand students. As one of the largestemployers in Wales our 6,000 staffform a community built upon acommitment to creating a progressiveand positive working environment.Our good practice has been recognisedexternally with endorsements includingInvestors in People accreditation anda University-wide Athena Swan Bronzeaward for our commitment to womenworking in science, engineering andtechnology.

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For door-to-door directions by road go to:www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions

Further information:�� Door-to-door directions by road: www.cardiff.ac.uk/directions�� Park and Ride services: www.cardiff.gov.uk/parkandride�� Train services: Tel: (08457) 484950 www.nationalrail.co.uk�� Coach services (National Express): Tel: (08717) 818178www.nationalexpress.com

�� Local bus services: Tel: 0871 200 2233 www.cardiffbus.com �� Satnav: If you are using satnav the postcodes are:Cathays Park Campus (Main Building): CF10 3ATHeath Park Campus: CF14 4XN

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2 University Hall C4

4 Cartwright Court C4

5 Talybont North/South B4

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Leave the A48 atLlanedeyrn Interchange,sign-posted to Docksand Cardiff East,A4161. At theroundabout, take theexit sign-postedLlanedeyrn and, at thenext roundabout takethe first exit sign-postedCyncoed. Follow theroad up the hill to a setof traffic lights. Turnright at the lights intoCyncoed Road. Take thethird turning left intoTy Gwyn Road andapproximately100metres on the righthand side, turn intoBirchwood Lane andenter the main gate.The reception is at thebase of the TowerBuilding (the postcodeis: CF23 5YB).

Map 3 University Hall and Conference Centre

Map 1 United Kingdom Map 2 University and City Centre University HallStudent Residence/Conference Centre

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� Cardiff University was founded by RoyalCharter in 1883

� It is a dynamic and successful centre ofhigher education with an internationalreputation for high quality teachingand research

� With c28,000 students and c6,000staff, Cardiff University’s academiccommunity is the size of a small town

� The University plays a vital role in the lifeof the diverse community which it servesand it takes pride in its own diversity,drawing students and staff from a widevariety of backgrounds

� Research is undertaken in each of the28 academic schools, and at any onetime there are more than 1,700 researchcontracts in operation

� The University’s technology transferactivities, from start-up companies andthe licensing of new products to industry,contribute tens of millions of pounds tothe economy annually.

For further information please visit ourwebsite: www.cardiff.ac.uk

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Aberconway Building C5 11ARCCA C3 33Architecture D3 45Biosciences D4,D3 35 39Business School C5 11Bute Building D3 45Careers Service D4 31Centre for Advanced Studiesin the Social Sciences D3 41Centre for ProfessionalLegal Studies D4 28Chaplaincy C4,D4 10 26Chemistry D3*,E3 39* 50Communications and InternationalRelations Division E3 60Computer Science& Informatics E3 58CUBRIC D4 30

Day Care Services D3 41Deri House E3 60Development andAlumni Relations E3 60Earth and Ocean Sciences D3 39Eastgate House F3 59Engineering E3 58English Communicationand Philosophy D4 16Estates Division F3 66European Languages,Translation and Politics D4 24Eye Clinic D4 15Finance Division F3 66Glamorgan Building D3 49Graduate Centre D3 38Graduate Schools D4 31Health Centre D4 37

History, Archaeologyand Religion D4 16

Human Resources F3 66

IT Services D3 41

International Office E3 60

John Percival Building D4 16

Journalism,Media andCultural Studies D3 45

Julian Hodge Building C4 14

Law D4,D4* 24 28*

Lifelong Learning E3 42

Main Building D3 39

Mathematics E3 42

McKenzie House F3 66

Music D4,D4* 20 23*

Nursing andMidwifery F3 59

Optometry andVision Sciences D4 15

Pharmacy andPharmaceutical Sciences C3 33

Physics andAstronomy E3 58

Planning Division F3 66

Planning and Geography D3 49

Psychology D4,D4* 25 27*

Purchasing F3 66

Queen’s Buildings E3 58

Redwood Building C3 33

Registry F3 66

Research and CommercialDivision F3 66Residences and Catering B6 3Security Centre D4 35Sir Martin Evans Building D4 35

Social Sciences D4,E3,D3*, E3

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Sports•Fitness and Squash Centre D4 34•Llanrumney Sports Fields

Map 2,E5• Talybont SportsTrainingVillage B6 3

Student Recruitment andWeb Division E3 60

Student Support Centre D4 31

Students’Union D3 38

Tower Building D4 27

Trevithick Building E3 58

Welsh D4 16

Welsh Centre for PharmacyProfessional Education C4 21

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Adam Street F2Albany Road F5Allensbank Road D7Australia Road B6Basil Place E4Birchwood Lane F7Birchwood Road F7Boulevard de Nantes D3Braeval Street E5Brandreth Road E7Bridge Street E2Brydges Place D4Bute Street E1Bute Terrace E1Canada Road C6Castle Street D2Cathays Terrace D5Cathedral Road B3Catherine Street D4Central Link F1Charles Street E2Churchill Way E2City Road E4Clare Street C1Claude Road F5Coburn Street E4Cogan Terrace D4College Road D3Colum Drive D4Colum Road C4Colum Place C5Corbett Road D4Cottrell Road F5Cowbridge Road East A2CrownWay C6Crwys Road D5Custom House Street E1Dalcross Street E5Dalton Street D5Daviot Street E5Despenser Street C2Duke Street D2Dumfries Place E3East Grove F3Excelsior Way A6Fairoak Road D6Fanny Street D5Fitzalan Place F2Fitzhamon Emb C2Fitzroy Street E4Flora Street D5Gordon Road E3Glossop Road F3Glynrhondda Street E4Greyfriars Road D2Harriet Street E4Hayes Bridge Road E1Herbert Street E1High Street D2Hill’s Street E2King Edward VII Ave D3Kingsway D2Lake Road East E7Lake Road West E7Leckwith Road A1Llanbleddian Gardens E4Llandaff Road A3Llandough Street D4Llantwit Street E3Lower Cathedral RoadC2Lowther Road E4Mackintosh Place E6Maindy Road D4Mary Ann Street E2May Street D5Mill Lane E1Minny Street D5Miskin Street E4Moira Place F2Monthermer Road E6Moy Road E5Mundy Place D4Museum Avenue D3Museum Place E3Neville Street C2New Zealand Road C6Newfoundland Road B6Newport Road F3Ninian Road E6Ninian Park Road B1North Road C5Park Place D4Penarth Road D1Penylan Road F6Plasnewydd Road F4Queen Street E2Rhymney Street E4Rhymney Terrace E5Richards Street E5Richmond Road E4Ruthin Gardens D4Salisbury Road E4Schooner Way F1Senghennydd Road D4Severn Grove A3Severn Road A2St Andrew’s Place E3St John Street D2St Mary Street D1St Peter’s Street F3Station Terrace E2Strathnairn Street F5Stuttgart Strasse E3The Friary D2The Hayes E2The Parade F3The Walk F3Thesiger Street E4Tudor Street C1Ty Draw Road F6Ty Gwyn Road F7Tyndall Street F1Wellfield Road F5Wellington Street B2West Grove E3Westgate Street D2Whitchurch Road D6Windsor Place E3Windsor Road F2Wood Street D1Woodville Road D5Working Street D2Wyverne Road E4

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Aberconway C5 11

Arts & Social Studies D4 18

Bute & Architecture D3 45

Julian Hodge Study CentreC414

Law D4 18

Legal Practice Library D4 28

Music D4 22

Biomedical Sciences D4 35

Science D3 39

Senghennydd E3 42

Trevithick E3 58

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Aberconway Hall C4 12

Aberdare Hall andMeeting Rooms C4 22

Cartwright Court E6 4

Colum Hall C4 13

Gordon Hall E3 43

Hodge Hall D4 17

Liberty House D7 98

Roy Jenkins Hall D5 8

Senghennydd Court E3 47

Senghennydd Hall E3 46

Talybont North/South B6 5

Talybont Court B5 7

University Hall andConference Centre F7 2

Brecknock House 101Cancer Genetics Building 121Cardiff Medicentre 102Cardigan House 103Carmarthen House 104Cochrane Building 115

Denbigh House 105

Dental School/Hospital 106

Glamorgan House 107

Healthcare Studies 116HenryWellcome Building 108Institute of Medical Genetics 109

IV Lounge 122

Medical School 110

Monmouth House 111

Neuadd Meirionnydd 122

Michael GriffithResource Centre 114

NHS Liaison Unit 103

Nursing & Midwifery 116

Pembroke House 113

Postgraduate Medical andDental Education 122

Sports & Social Club 117

Heath Park Campus (Map 5)

Student Support Centre 103

Tenovus Building 118

TyDewi Sant Building 116

TyMaeth 119

Wales HeartResearch Institute 120

Cathays Park Campus (Map 4) Tel Switchboard: 029 2087 4000

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Map 4 University and City Centre AdditionalInformation

TheUniversity shares theHeathParkCampuswith theUniversityHospitalofWales (UHW).

All Nations Centre B7 89

British Council E3 53

Motorpoint Arena E1 84

Central Library E1 80

Central Police Station D3 54

City Hall D3 55

Coach Station D1 86

Law Courts D3 56

Post Office: QueensArcade D2 71

Temple of Peace D3 36

University ofWales Registry D3 51

Royal Welsh Collegeof Music and Drama C3 48

Welsh GovernmentOffices D4 29

Welsh Assembly Map 2 D2 96

HospitalUniversity Hospital Accidentand Emergency Unit C7 1

AttractionsCardiff BayVisitor Centre Map 2 D2 96

Cardiff Castle D2 64

Llandaff CathedralMap 2 B4 90

National MuseumCardiff D3 52

Techniquest Map 2 C2 94

TheatresNew Theatre E3 61

Sherman Theatre E3 40

Chapter Arts Centre A2 62

Concert HallsSt David’s Hall D2 76

University Concert Hall C4 19

Wales MillenniumCentre Map 2 D2 96

CinemasCineworld E2 83

Odeon Map 2 D2 92

Vue D1 99

SportAthletic Stadium Map 2 B3 88

Cardiff Blues RFC A1 78

Cardiff City FC A1 87

Cardiff RFC D2 78

Cardiff Tennis Club D3 57

Glamorgan CountyCricket Club B3 32

Maindy Athletic Stadium/Swimming Pool C5 6

Millennium Stadium D1 81

Welsh Institute of Sport C3 44

ShoppingCapitol Centre E2 68

Castle Arcade D2 72

Central Market D2 75

Queen’s Arcade D2 71

Queen’s West D2 65

Royal Arcade D1 82

St David’s Centre E2 73