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Two Eurasian otters in wood

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

Professor Derek Jones

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.

Inside a modern prison

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.

Cardiff University hosts first ‘UK Clinical Internship’ with clinicians from China

9 April 2026

The School of Medicine at Cardiff University has welcomed clinicians from China for a two-week UK Clinical Internship, strengthening international collaboration in medical education and clinical training.

The School of Medicine announces new partnership with Limbs & Things Ltd to drive innovation in medical simulation

9 April 2026

Cardiff University School of Medicine has announced a new strategic partnership with Limbs & Things Ltd, a global leader in medical simulation, to advance the development of high-quality training tools used across healthcare education.

Dame Deborah James sat in a kitchen smiling in a blue floral dress

Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK supports Cardiff researchers to explore the development of a universal bowel cancer vaccine

7 April 2026

As the Bowelbabe fund reaches more than £20m, two new major research investments – including one at Cardiff University - are announced.