The Students' Union is here to represent Heath Park students! You’ll find the SU common room in the IV Lounge of the Neuadd Meirionnydd building. Your VP Heath Park Campus represents your interests and lobbies for the issues you care about. We work to enrich your student experience at the Heath and make it the best it can be, whether that’s celebrating your achievements alongside you or being a supportive and helping hand when you might need it.
Mae Undeb y Myfyrwyr yma i gynrychioli myfyrwyr Parc y Mynydd Bychan! Fe wnewch chi ddod o hyd i ystafell gyffredin yr UM yn Lolfa IV adeilad Neuadd Meirionnydd. Mae eich IL Campws Parc y Mynydd Bychan yn cynrychioli eich buddiannau ac yn lobïo dros y materion sy'n bwysig i chi. Rydym yn gweithio i gyfoethogi eich profiad myfyriwr ym Mharc y Mynydd Bychan a'i wneud y gorau ag y gall fod, boed hynny'n dathlu eich cyflawniadau gyda chi neu'n bod yn gefn i chi a darparu a chymorth pan fydd ei angen arnoch.
Joshua Tandy – VP Heath Park Campus Is-lywydd Campws Parc y Mynydd Bychan
“Hello, I am Joshua Tandy your VP Heath Park! I am here to support you throughout the year in your studies. Please feel free to drop me an email or come to my office if you have any queries or concerns.”
“Helo, fi yw Joshua Tandy, eich Is-lywydd Parc y Mynydd Bychan! Rydw i yma i’ch cefnogi drwy gydol y flwyddyn yn eich astudiaethau. Mae croeso i chi anfon e-bost ataf neu ddod i’m swyddfa os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau neu bryderon.”
The network brings Heath Park students together across the University, providing opportunities to socialise and build a supportive community.
Executive Committee Q&As Executive Committee Q&As
Any tips for presentation assessments?
Book a study-space room in Cochrane building with a screen and practise your presentation there. You can see how your slides look on a larger display, which helps reduce anxiety and allows you to check for any layout or formatting issues before the actual assessment. Also gets you used to presenting in the space.
What can I do on campus if I have a long break between lectures?
If it's a sunny day you can go to the heath park behind the hospital. They have a park and a little cafe. If it more of a rainy day, the IV lounge has games you can play. Also there is a Weatherspoon's you can go for an affordable lunch, a 20 minute walk away. Great for a refillable coffee if you are studying.
What are the spaces available for studying and chilling in Heath Park?
Heath Park Library (Cochrane Building): Main dedicated study space on Heath Park campus. Designed for medical and healthcare students but open to others too. Provides quiet zones for focused work and collaborative study areas with relevant books and resources. Open 24/7 for students.
Students Union on Heath Park: There is a Students’ Union spot on the campus (The IV Lounge and IV Common Area in the Neuadd Meirionnydd building). These spaces are useful for socialising, meeting friends, and informal chill time between study sessions. While most formal cafe/social spaces are on the main Cathays campus, the on-site Students’ Union facilities may have informal seating and refreshments.
Specialist Study Areas and IT Rooms: Each school/faculty building on Heath Park (like dentistry, medicine, and healthcare) has its own study spaces and IT facilities. These are available round-the-clock and good for individual work or group study. Lecture theatres and seminar rooms may sometimes be used for group study or activities outside teaching hours.
Outdoor Parkland: Green Spaces Heath Park campus sits next to 100+ acres of parkland and playing fields, useful for breaks, relaxing, outdoor reading, or group chats when the weather’s nice.
Sports & Leisure Facilities:The campus has sports amenities (pool, squash, badminton, gym) — great for unwinding and taking study breaks.
What do I do if I want to prepare a hot meal on campus?
Bringing food from home is a great way to save money, so we have a range of facilities available for you to use.
The Cochrane Building: You'll find a hot water tap (perfect for instant noodles) and two microwaves (ideal for soups, meal prep, or last night's leftovers).
The Common Room (opposite the IV Lounge): A student kettle and microwave are available here.
(Feel free to add other locations if necessary such as the annex for dental students, the common room near Y Gegin etc if you wish to target specific groups)
How can I prepare for my first day on placement at the Heath?
Your first day can feel a little nerve wracking, but a bit of preparation can go a long way! Here are 10 steps to help you feel confident and ready:
- Iron your scrubs or uniform the night before. It’s one less thing to worry about and helps you feel prepared.
- Gather your equipment (stethoscope, notebook, pen, pocket watch, ID badge, etc.) so you don’t have to scramble in the morning.
- Familiarise yourself with the site. The Heath can be easy to get lost in, so if possible, visit a few days before to find the wards, entrances, and locker rooms.
- Meal prep and pack snacks. Breaks can be short, and food options may be limited.
- Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
- Email your team or ward ahead of time to introduce yourself and check start times and expectations.
- Break down your sign-offs or competencies into smaller goals. Tackling them gradually can make them more manageable and give you a sense of achievement.
- Do some light pre-reading to familiarise yourself with the content and make learning easier.
- Plan to arrive a little early and make sure to introduce yourself every time even if it feels repetitive .
- Be kind to yourself. Ask questions, stay calm, and remember it’s completely normal to make mistakes. Make sure to treat yourself to something small after your first day, you’ve earned it :)
Heath Park Campus Services Gwasanaethau Parc y Mynydd Bychan
Our Student Advice team located in the Cathays Students' Union building provide academic, consumer, housing, advocacy and representation advice and support through a free, confidential, impartial and independent service to all members of the Students' Union.
Mae ein tîm Cyngor i Fyfyrwyr, sydd wedi'i leoli yn adeilad Undeb Myfyrwyr Cathays, yn darparu cyngor a chymorth academaidd, defnyddiwr, tai, eiriolaeth a chynrychiolaeth trwy wasanaeth cyfrinachol, diduedd ac annibynnol am ddim i holl aelodau Undeb y Myfyrwyr.