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New simulation suite enhances radiography training at Cardiff University

8 June 2026

Cardiff University’s School of Healthcare Sciences has opened a new Radiography Simulation Suite, giving students access to realistic clinical training using modern imaging equipment before attending placement.

Coauthor Love Dalén measuring cave lion cub

Ancient DNA reveals unique history of extinct cave lion

4 June 2026

The history of an extinct cave lion has been revealed through new genetic analysis by scientists in Sweden and Cardiff.

Raising awareness and breaking taboos around organ donation

14 May 2026

Conversations about organ donation can be some of the most difficult in healthcare—but they are also among the most important.

Scientists use new otter poo DNA sampling technique

13 May 2026

A new approach enables non-invasive collection and study of genetic data from otters with potential use in other species

CUBRIC Director receives International Distinguished Service Award following over three decades of service

11 May 2026

Professor Derek Jones, Director of Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC), has been awarded the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) Distinguished Service Award.

Study exposes failures in prison healthcare

7 May 2026

Delivering safe, equitable healthcare in secure environments is vital to reducing harm in prisons, new research says

Professor Kate Button, Head of Cardiff University's School of Healthcare Sciences, Sian McLaughlin, Midwifery Programme Lead and Dr Lucie Warren, Lead Midwife for Education accepting the award.

Midwifery team receives Gold award for inclusive education work

6 May 2026

The Midwifery team has been awarded Gold accreditation through the Diverse Cymru Cultural Competence Scheme, recognising its strong commitment to inclusive education and anti-racist practice.

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How blind people build a sense of space from sound

6 May 2026

Researchers reveal how the brain extracts spatial information from sound during echolocation – mouth clicks used by blind people to navigate and represent their surroundings in real time.

Learned Society of Wales welcomes new Fellows tackling key world challenges

28 April 2026

15 academics from Cardiff University have achieved the prestigious honour of joining the Learned Society of Wales.

Cardiff University launches British Council–funded training initiative in precision metabolic medicine

9 April 2026

The programme, Precision Metabolic Medicine: Lipids & Cardiovascular Prevention, has been made possible through a grant from the British Council’s Going Global Partnerships scheme and will be delivered in collaboration with Alexandria University, Egypt.