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Enhanced terrestrial weathering technique to remove Co2

‘Climate urgency’ may dampen public acceptance of carbon dioxide removal technologies

28 July 2020

Researchers have conducted a pioneering study to gauge public acceptance on the use of carbon dioxide removal technologies to tackle climate change.

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You can see it in their eyes: Traumatic experiences leave mark on pupils, new study finds

17 July 2020

Cardiff University study finds pupils of people with PTSD respond differently to emotional images

Mental health

New research project aims to help shape post-Covid mental health support in Wales

11 June 2020

Researchers from Cardiff and Swansea universities behind country-wide study

XLI Psych

People with genetic skin condition more likely to present with psychological disorders

25 March 2020

A pioneering study led by Dr William Davies has uncovered new insights into psychological issues associated with X-linked ichthyosis (XLI).

Wind turbine

‘Biggest shift yet’ in British public’s attitude to risks of climate change

3 March 2020

Research reveals climate concerns now second only to Brexit and highlights rising fears over flooding and heatwaves

Autism

Researchers develop new tool to help detect hidden signs of autism in adults

17 February 2020

First-of-its-kind checklist could help diagnosis of autism which affects one in 100 people and is under-diagnosed in women

Hands of robot and human touching on global virtual network connection future interface. Artificial intelligence technology concept.

Cardiff academic examines ‘human-centric’ cyber security

4 February 2020

Airbus Accelerator probes cyber strengths

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Novel insight into chromosome 21 and its effect on Down syndrome

31 January 2020

Cardiff University researchers observed three gene groups with importance for memory function

Psychology students in foyer

MSc Psychology conversion course launched

9 January 2020

The School of Psychology has launched an innovative Master’s course that enables people to pursue a career in psychology after completing an unrelated undergraduate degree.

Pregnant woman

‘Depression in pregnancy alters male infant behaviour - but mothers don’t notice’

6 December 2019

New study suggests mothers with emotional issues do not recognise their sons’ difficulties, leading to delays in support

Lorraine Whitmarsh

Cardiff University academic to take lead role in citizens’ assembly on climate change

25 November 2019

Climate Assembly UK will work on ways to cut carbon emissions

Brain Box

Virtual MRI scan for pupils

21 October 2019

University offers VR scan as part of ‘Brain Box’ resource for teachers

Family having a conversation

Tone of voice crucial in conversations with teenagers

27 September 2019

New study showed adolescents were less likely to want to engage with schoolwork when mothers spoke with a pressurising tone

People walking towards plane

Two-thirds of people support limiting air travel to tackle climate change

18 September 2019

Urgency of climate change is now recognised amongst public, according to a survey from brand new £5m social transformation research centre

Person looking at night sky

Researchers to investigate solitude and the physics of the Universe

4 September 2019

Two projects from Cardiff University win major funding totalling €3.38m

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‘Key player’ identified in genetic link to psychiatric conditions

21 August 2019

New research increases understanding of brain changes in schizophrenia and autism

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Very little public support for relaxing rules and regulations around fracking

1 August 2019

Gulf between UK fracking industry and public opinion laid bare as less than 1 in 10 people say regulation of shale gas extraction is too strict

Summer School China

First Psychology Summer School delegates welcomed from China

17 July 2019

This week saw the first delegates from Beijing Normal University and Wuhan University arrive in Cardiff for this year’s Psychology Summer School.

People's Choice award winners 2019

Award for system that helps professionals spot signs of child autism

4 June 2019

Partnership wins ‘People’s Choice’

Birthday party

Award for system that spots SIGNS of autism

16 May 2019

Healthcare accolade for School of Psychology