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£4.3 million for world-leading research into severe mental illness

27 February 2024

A new Mental Health Platform Research Hub, which will advance the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of severe mental illness

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Journalists pay tribute to lecturer who launched more than 1,000 careers

26 February 2024

David English has died at the age of 74

Cardiff University strengthens international collaboration on cybersecurity research and knowledge exchange

22 February 2024

The university welcomed the Governor of the State of Yucatan to Cardiff to promote international collaboration and knowledge sharing between Wales and Mexico.

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Black hole fashions stellar beads on a string

21 February 2024

Study helps shed light on how black holes regulate their environments

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Top prize for game-changing technology with potential to transform water treatment in the UK and across the world

21 February 2024

Academia and industry collaboration among 10 winners of Ofwat’s inaugural Water Discovery Challenge

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Racial disparities in the application of welfare sanctions in England

21 February 2024

Analysis of data over seven years reveals “stark” differences in how welfare sanctions are applied

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Funding to tackle challenges facing Wales’ rural communities

20 February 2024

Hopes for an inclusive, sustainable future

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Spilling the dirt on Combined Sewer Overflows

19 February 2024

Researchers provide answers to addressing the challenges of Combined Sewer Overflows for cleaner waters in the UK

Cardiff University collaborates with Professor Brian Cox to educate school students on artificial intelligence

16 February 2024

Cardiff University has teamed up with The Royal Society and Professor Brian Cox in the next instalment of Brian Cox School Experiment videos.

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Targeting inflammation to tackle long covid

14 February 2024

New research finds that inflammatory proteins cause systemic inflammation and could be targeted to treat long covid.

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Bright future for podcasting in Wales

14 February 2024

Content makers convene for PodCon Cymru

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Astronomers uncover previously unknown source of star dust in rare supernova explosion

12 February 2024

Cardiff experts part of team to further unravel mysteries of dust formation

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Fussy eaters are more likely to experience Pica eating disorder

8 February 2024

New research by Cardiff University gains new insight into population prevalence of the eating disorder Pica.

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International partnership for neuroscience and mental health research

8 February 2024

A partnership between Maastricht University and Cardiff University unites expertise in neuroscience and mental health research

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Creating filters for the medical images of the future

7 February 2024

Researchers develop set of standards to enhance reliability and validity of data extracted from medical images

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66 million-year history of carbon dioxide shows climate is highly sensitive to greenhouse gases

7 February 2024

Cardiff experts help map changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide in deep time

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Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate, report warns

7 February 2024

Cardiff experts contribute to most comprehensive study of tipping points ever conducted

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Cardiff lends expertise to UK-wide AI research initiative

6 February 2024

EPSRC-funded hubs to evolve AI and tackle complex social, economic and environmental challenges

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Understanding the Experiences of Black British Girls and Women in the English Education System

1 February 2024

Academic hopes research will empower overlooked group and calls for transformation of the education system

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Uncovering new insights into childhood brain development

31 January 2024

A Wellcome Discovery Award funds a new study characterising the development of the brain during childhood and adolescence in unprecedented detail

Cardiff University drives digital skills and innovation in 2023 through successful outreach events

31 January 2024

The Digital Transformation Innovation Institute has conducted a series of outreach events, focusing on fostering digital skills, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.

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£1 million funding for cancer research studentships

29 January 2024

Nine PhDs to be supported thanks to largest gift to date from Myristica Trust.

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Welsh democracy at risk unless urgent changes are made, says constitutional commission

25 January 2024

Professor Laura McAllister co-chaired The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales

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New Pro Chancellor

24 January 2024

TV and radio presenter Jason Mohammad is taking up the ceremonial role of Pro Chancellor.

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Children and young people in Anglesey have their say on climate change

23 January 2024

Research will chart impact of environmental issues at hyperlocal level