The influx of students into Cardiff can sometimes negatively colour the press\u2019s portrayal of the Welsh city but many local businesses disagree.<\/p>\n
Cathays Sainsbury\u2019s was vandalised on 11 October 2011 on Woodville Road, the heart of a student village, shortly after the beginning of university term. Many believe students undermine Cardiff\u2019s metropolitan city image yet students are also stimulators of its economy on which many businesses depend.<\/p>\n
Maciej Dakowicz’s recent photographs documented Cardiff\u2019s drinking culture, and student event Carnage, causing Cardiff\u2019s reputation to be scrutinised. News reports suggest students are a hindrance to Cardiff\u2019s productivity as a city. However, businesses benefit from a constant flow of student consumers and many look forward to the beginning of term and its postive affects on company performances.<\/p>\n
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Student’s large presence in Cardiff can benefit the Welsh capital The influx of students into Cardiff can sometimes negatively colour the press\u2019s portrayal of the Welsh city but many local businesses disagree. Cathays Sainsbury\u2019s was vandalised on 11 October 2011 on Woodville Road, the heart of a student village, shortly after the beginning of university… <\/p>\n