All news from Cardiff UniversityAll news from Cardiff UniversityJapanese speech contest returns to CardiffAn annual Japanese speech contest has returned to the School of Modern Languages at Cardiff University.https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2802960-japanese-speech-contest-returns-to-cardiffGW4 Research Technical Professionals awarded £1.97million to develop technical experts and progress industry challengesA pioneering new project that will develop the abilities of research technical professionals has been awarded £1.97 millionhttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2801430-gw4-research-technical-professionals-awarded-1.97million-to-develop-technical-experts-and-progress-industry-challengesThe Interprofessional Student Leadership Academy launchThe Interprofessional Student Leadership Academy (ISLA) was launched in the Autumn semester with the first cohort of students from The School of Healthcare Sciences and The School of Dentistry.https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/the-interprofessional-student-leadership-academy-launchCan over-the-counter cold medicine treat covid-19?Researchers confirm that over-the-counter cold and flu medicine can help people safely and effectively manage covid-19 at homehttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2802468-can-over-the-counter-cold-medicine-treat-covid-19New digital health hub launches for Wales and South WestConsortium to elevate region’s digital health capability through leadership, engagement, acceleration and partnershiphttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2802525-new-digital-health-hub-launches-for-wales-and-south-westCardiff receives share of £1 billion doctoral training investment Institute to lead centre for doctoral training in compound semiconductor manufacturinghttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2802481-cardiff-receives-share-of-1-billion-doctoral-training-investmentPartnership to uncover new insights into dementiaA new partnership will advance scientific understanding of the brain changes that occur in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseasehttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2801907-partnership-to-uncover-new-insights-into-dementiaPop-up retro computing museumCardiff University to showcase fully operational tech from 1960s to todayhttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2801850-pop-up-retro-computing-museumBank of England’s Chief Economist delivers speech on monetary policy at Cardiff Business SchoolHuw Pill, Bank of England’s Chief Economist and Executive Director for Monetary Analysis, recently delivered a speech on communicating monetary policy at Cardiff Business School.https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2802078-bank-of-englands-chief-economist-delivers-speech-on-monetary-policy-at-cardiff-business-schoolDigitalised sexual health services wouldn’t be trusted by young peopleDigital services could change access to sexual health services, but young people wouldn’t trust them unless steps are takenhttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2801572-digitalised-sexual-health-services-wouldnt-be-trusted-by-young-peopleUsing research to enable girls to speak about sexual and reproductive healthA lecturer at the School of Law and Politics has teamed up with a leading international children’s charity to deliver a radio programme aimed at sparking conversations about girls’ rights in Benin, West Africa.https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2801111-using-research-to-enable-girls-to-speak-about-sexual-and-reproductive-healthJournalist Laura Trevelyan calls for urgent preservation of the Caribbean’s endangered historical archivesFormer Cardiff University student delivers inaugural Sir Tom Hopkinson lecturehttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2801070-journalist-laura-trevelyan-calls-for-urgent-preservation-of-the-caribbeans-endangered-historical-archivesCardiff joins £2.6 million centre to train new generation of mineral resources experts NERC-funded centre brings together expertise from industry and academia to enable UK transition to sustainable energyhttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2801030-cardiff-joins-2.6-million-centre-to-train-new-generation-of-mineral-resources-expertsCelebrated book artist donates life’s work to university archivesCollection will be free for all to access in the hope of inspiring future generationshttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2800940-celebrated-book-artist-donates-lifes-work-to-university-archivesEarth’s earliest forest revealed in Somerset fossils390-million-year-old fossil trunks and branches found on Devon and Somerset coasthttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2800919-earths-earliest-forest-revealed-in-somerset-fossilsUKRI placement for physics student Aziza is the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) national to join the UK government’s research funding agencyhttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2799778-ukri-placement-for-physics-studentReflecting on triumphs: celebrating our 2023 achievementsOur school proudly celebrates numerous achievements, each highlighting our dedication to excellence, innovation, and societal influence.https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2800645-reflecting-on-triumphs-celebrating-our-2023-achievementsStudy to explore if circular economy can meet needs of UK’s buildingsAcademics will explore how best to use existing buildings and waste resourceshttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2796962-study-to-explore-if-circular-economy-can-meet-needs-of-uks-buildingsCardiff Confucius Institute celebrates Chinese New YearStaff at Cardiff Confucius Institute have organised and contributed to events across Cardiff to celebrate Chinese New Year.https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2800050-cardiff-confucius-institute-celebrates-chinese-new-yearRadical smart imaging sensor developed using quantum technologyThe device uses new, low-carbon footprint technology that mimics the human brain and vision systemhttps://www.cardiff.ac.uk/news/view/2799629-radical-smart-imaging-sensor-developed-using-quantum-technology