Is it worth getting TOTUM – AKA an NUS Card?
by Tom M | 08/10/2019 at 9:38am
NUS EXTRA is now called TOTUM. If you’ve been to any Freshers Fairs recently you’ll have seen the new TOTUM card splashed everywhere. Chances are if you’re a uni or…
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Winning at Uni: Becoming a Lecture Legend
by Tom M | 01/10/2019 at 11:24am
Excited about going to uni? You probably are! But don’t forget the most important bit: the education! Here are theSprout’s top tips for paying attention, retaining information and getting that…
A Guide to Cardiff for International Students
by Sprout Editor | 23/09/2019 at 3:00pm
Are you an International Student arriving in Wales for the first time this September? Here’s Sprout editor Andrew’s quick guide to the city! Cardiff Bay Formerly known as Tiger Bay,…
A Change of Direction
by Tom M | 16/09/2019 at 10:04am
Hey Sprout readers, Tom here. Since July 2018 I’ve been sharing news and information with you here as one of the team of custodians working on the Sprout, but today…
Prince’s Trust opens Get Into Retail and Hospitality schemes for 2019
by Sprout Editor | 28/08/2019 at 11:27am
As in previous years, the Prince’s Trust have opened up their employability and skills schemes for young people, Get Into Retail and Get Into Hospitality. Get Into Retail: If you’re…
UpRising Leadership Programmes 2019 Now Open
by Sprout Editor | 13/08/2019 at 10:16am
UpRising’s amazing Leadership and Environmental Leadership programmes are back, and applications close on October 11th. https://twitter.com/UpRising_Cymru/status/1158297653182173186 Here’s what they are all about… It’s been three weeks since our young leaders…
Apply now for the WRU Rugby Development Apprenticeships
by Sprout Editor | 01/08/2019 at 12:22pm
The Welsh Rugby Union are looking for Apprentices. How exciting! Make sure you apply quickly though- the deadline is 18th August. Here’s the press release from their website… The Welsh…
Young Inspectors and Young Interviewers have a say in Cardiff schools’ future
by Tom M | 20/05/2019 at 3:26pm
Did you know that in Cardiff there are young people who sit on interview panels alongside adults to make sure young people have a voice in the choices being made…
UpRising Cymru looking for 16-18 year olds to Find Your Voice
by Sprout Editor | 10/05/2019 at 11:04am
Find Your Voice will be returning to Cardiff this Summer Holiday! UpRising Cymru are on the hunt for 16 future heroes from Cardiff to shake things up. WHO IS IT…
Searching For Future International Leaders
by Sprout Editor | 03/04/2019 at 9:35am
The British Council is looking for new members to join its international policy and leadership programme. The programme is called the British Council’s Future Leaders Connect – the global network of emerging…
School’s out as pupils strike for climate change action
by Tom M | 15/02/2019 at 4:00pm
All across the country and the wider world today, young people in schools of all ages are downing their pencils and tablets and marching to demand firm action to prevent…
New play “Cracked” shows a side of school you rarely see
by Tom M | 14/02/2019 at 2:18pm
Your parents can really mess you up- isn’t it true? That’s what this play is all about. Whether they mean it or not, despite best intentions, parents can often have…
Two great new opportunities for young writers and artists
by Sprout Editor | 03/12/2018 at 4:50pm
One amazing opportunity at a top London magazine, and another closer to home with Artes Mundi. On Twitter today, I spotted two incredible job opportunities that I hope someone reading…
Tips for Freshers… after Freshers Week!
by Sprout Editor | 10/10/2018 at 11:07am
Every university student looks forward to freshers’ week, even if you’re a second or third year everyone enjoys freshers’ week! Even me, who graduated this year, I went out during…
Creating international links: preparation for the post Brexit era
by Sprout Editor | 25/09/2018 at 11:26am
My name is Ken Ebihara and I am an international student studying a Youth and Community Work course at Cardiff Metropolitan University. I am examining the benefits that international students…
What’s going on at the Prince’s Trust Getting Started In Sport programme?
by Sprout Editor | 17/08/2018 at 11:48am
The Sprout went down to the Cardiff City football grounds to meet some of the people getting involved with the Prince’s Trust’s Getting Started In Sport programme. We arrived at…
UpRising’s Leadership Programme now open for applications
by Sprout Editor | 15/08/2018 at 3:52pm
Last week we advertised on The Sprout that the amazing UpRising Environmental Leadership programme was open for applications. This week we’ve also heard from UpRising that their other programme, simply…
Young People and Brexit – An hour with Mark Drakeford AM
by joestock10 | 10/08/2018 at 7:10am
As Eisteddfod rushes on apace and MPs rest up, Mark Drakeford, the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and AM for Cardiff West since 2011, took an hour to…
UpRising – Find Your Voice
by Sprout Editor | 18/06/2018 at 9:27am
UpRising are on the hunt for 15 future heroes from Cardiff to shake things up. Aged 16-21? Find Your Voice will show you how to overcome the fear and let…
*** CLOSED *** Job Opportunity: Communications Apprentice
by Sprout Editor | 09/05/2018 at 2:36pm
ProMo-Cymru is a social enterprise and charity providing innovative development solutions in the social sector. We specialise in youth and family digital communication, child advocacy and the regeneration of community…
