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A group of researchers smiling and looking directly towards the camera. Four researchers are sitting, and three others are standing behind.

New AI system to transform symptom measurement in psychosis research

15 July 2026

The SYLFAEN project secures new Wellcome’s funding programme

Herpes immune response linked to Alzheimer’s disease

14 July 2026

T cell immune response to herpesvirus causes increased Alzheimer's disease risk

Cardiff University secures defence alliance membership

13 July 2026

University becomes a founding member of the Defence Universities Alliance.

Professor Kerenza Hood on stage collecting her award of Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

Dean of Research and Innovation elected as Fellow of Academy of Medical Sciences

8 July 2026

Professor Hood is announced in the 2026 cohort of biomedical and health scientists joining the Academy.

Professor Steve Riley, Cardiff University Pro-Vice Chancellor, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, and Iain Bell, National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research, signing the Memorandum of Understanding, surrounded by colleagues

New partnership to improve health and reduce inequalities in Wales

6 July 2026

Public Health Wales and Cardiff University launch new research collaboration through Memorandum of Understanding

Track athlete tilting head back to drink water from a sports bottle, with a blue sky behind him

How athletes envisage the future of sport during climate change

1 July 2026

Structural change is urgently needed to support athletes in a changing climate.

Sick bees smell different

30 June 2026

Bee colonies may detect parasitic gut infections from changes in how worker bees smell

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.